Match Report


Leones FCLeones FC     Expreso RojoExpreso Rojo
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Albeiro NavarreteA. Navarrete62
G
1
G
73Leandro SantosL. Santos
Elmer YatesE. Yates64
D
2captain
D
79Nuno CortesN. Cortes
Vernon MyersV. Myers58
D
3
D
73Mauricio AcostaM. Acosta
Xavier GallegosX. Gallegos53
D
4
D
72Carlos PalacioC. Palacio
Mateo Vidal MataM. Mata52
D
5
M
72Jorge Eladio CasillasJ. Casillas
Hugo CortezH. Cortez57
M
captain6
M
66Vicente GonzalezV. Gonzalez
Jorge Eladio MunozJ. Munoz56
M
7
M
66Walter LujanW. Lujan
Alvaro FloresA. Flores56
M
8
M
60Bruno VenegasB. Venegas
Jeffrey AndersonJ. Anderson65
A
9
A
69João OjedaJ. Ojeda
Rubén CorderoR. Cordero63
A
10
A
62Rúben ZamoraR. Zamora
Elkin AvilesE. Aviles62
A
11
A
56Henrique SalinasH. Salinas
 
Franklin ParkerF. Parker59
A
12
G
68Horacio OrsiH. Orsi
Carlos CanalesC. Canales57
A
13
D
67Ricardo CabreraR. Cabrera
Bernardo CorderoB. Cordero55
M
14
D
63Hamilton BarriosH. Barrios

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at John Jairo Tréllez where Leones FC play host to Expreso Rojo. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leones FC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Expreso Rojo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gonçalo Contreras.


0.00
The whistle blows and Leones FC get the match underway!
3.58
Vicente Gonzalez makes a probing pass to Rúben Zamora. Rúben Zamora shoots from long range. Albeiro Navarrete gets down and covers it.
4.02
Alvaro Flores flicks a high ball forward to Rubén Cordero who takes it down. Rubén Cordero shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
6.11
Nuno Cortes launches a long ball forward into the other half. João Ojeda knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vernon Myers.
8.38
Nuno Cortes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jorge Eladio Casillas. Jorge Eladio Casillas advances with the ball. Jorge Eladio Casillas shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
14.54
Jorge Eladio Casillas threads a neat ball through to João Ojeda. João Ojeda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.40
Jorge Eladio Munoz decides to run forward with the ball. Jorge Eladio Munoz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.31
Vicente Gonzalez threads a neat ball through to Rúben Zamora. Rúben Zamora knocks in a cross ball towards João Ojeda. João Ojeda is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.33
Alvaro Flores sees Elkin Aviles in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Elkin Aviles whips in a cross ball towards Rubén Cordero. Rubén Cordero beats his man to it with a header. Leandro Santos picks it out of the air!
26.33
Xavier Gallegos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Eladio Munoz. Jorge Eladio Munoz flicks the ball to his team mate, Elkin Aviles. Elkin Aviles shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
28.09
Elkin Aviles comes in with a late challenge on Mauricio Acosta. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mauricio Acosta hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.49
Nuno Cortes flicks a high pass forward. Walter Lujan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seeing a gap ahead, Walter Lujan plays the ball forward to Henrique Salinas. Henrique Salinas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albeiro Navarrete who gathers it comfortably.
32.41
Nuno Cortes makes a simple pass to Walter Lujan. Walter Lujan darts forward. Walter Lujan chips the ball to his team mate, Henrique Salinas. Henrique Salinas makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.37
Jorge Eladio Munoz flicks a high pass forward. Rubén Cordero controls it well on his chest. Rubén Cordero knocks in a cross ball towards Elkin Aviles. Elkin Aviles jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Leandro Santos didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
36.48
Mateo Vidal Mata catches Vicente Gonzalez on the ankles. Mateo Vidal Mata is warned by the referee! Vicente Gonzalez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
39.48
Walter Lujan surges forward with the ball. Walter Lujan plays a scrappy one-two with Henrique Salinas and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Walter Lujan provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
42.21
Mauricio Acosta knocks the ball forward to Bruno Venegas. Seeing a gap ahead, Bruno Venegas picks a pass forward to João Ojeda. João Ojeda makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Henrique Salinas. Some good footwork from Henrique Salinas provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
Jorge Eladio Casillas kicks a strong pass forward to Henrique Salinas. Henrique Salinas tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Leones FC appear unchanged since the first half. Expreso Rojo also appear unchanged since the first half. The Expreso Rojo players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Expreso Rojo kick off!
48.38
Alvaro Flores sees Jeffrey Anderson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jeffrey Anderson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
49.31
Walter Lujan surges forward with the ball. Walter Lujan shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
53.09
Carlos Palacio passes the ball forward to Vicente Gonzalez. Vicente Gonzalez flicks a high pass forward. Henrique Salinas holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Henrique Salinas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.11
Vernon Myers knocks the ball to his team mate, Alvaro Flores. Alvaro Flores flicks a high pass forward. Rubén Cordero collects the pass. Rubén Cordero finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.47
Seeing a gap ahead, Vicente Gonzalez plays the ball forward to João Ojeda. João Ojeda plays a one-two with Rúben Zamora and advances towards the goal... João Ojeda looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.53
With great vision, Walter Lujan plays the ball forward to João Ojeda. João Ojeda knocks the ball forward to Rúben Zamora but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
65.51
Bruno Venegas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, João Ojeda. João Ojeda whips in a cross ball towards Rúben Zamora. Rúben Zamora finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
66.23
Elmer Yates passes the ball forward to Hugo Cortez. Hugo Cortez flicks the ball to his team mate, Elkin Aviles. Elkin Aviles lofts in a cross ball towards Rubén Cordero. Rubén Cordero connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just wide!
72.47
Vicente Gonzalez threads a neat ball through to João Ojeda. João Ojeda deftly passes the ball to Rúben Zamora, releasing him through on goal. Rúben Zamora side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
73.26
Alvaro Flores comes in with a late challenge on Jorge Eladio Casillas. The referee brings Alvaro Flores to one side and gives him a warning! Jorge Eladio Casillas runs off the knock.
75.38
Vicente Gonzalez threads a neat ball through to João Ojeda. João Ojeda tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Albeiro Navarrete.
77.12
Alvaro Flores flicks a high ball forward to Rubén Cordero who takes it down. Rubén Cordero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.23
Hugo Cortez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Hugo Cortez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Palacio.
84.50
Carlos Palacio flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Venegas collects the pass. Bruno Venegas knocks the ball to his team mate, Henrique Salinas. Henrique Salinas skips past Xavier Gallegos! Henrique Salinas cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.52
Mateo Vidal Mata breaks forward. Mateo Vidal Mata deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jeffrey Anderson. Jeffrey Anderson makes a simple pass, allowing Elkin Aviles to run into the box. Elkin Aviles takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
Hugo Cortez decides to run forward with the ball. Hugo Cortez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Leandro Santos manages to gather it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Leones FC

Expreso Rojo
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
5
9
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.4%
60.6%
Play Area
30.9%
42.6%
26.6%

Scorers
Elkin Aviles 88
João Ojeda 18, 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to João Ojeda of Expreso Rojo

Match Ratings