Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Luis Antonio Duque where Expreso Rojo play host to Once Caldas. A crowd of 13,523 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Expreso Rojo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Once Caldas appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Lourenço Huerta.


0.00
Expreso Rojo start the match!
4.01
Lourenço Wilson hits a low pass to Bastián Díaz. Bastián Díaz rushes past Mauricio Acosta! Some silky footwork from Bastián Díaz provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Nuno Cortes.
12.12
Lucas Rivas passes the ball forward to Daryl Martin. Daryl Martin hits a low pass to Bastián Díaz. Bastián Díaz whips in a cross ball towards Wayne Hill. Wayne Hill makes a deft header but it is shockingly off target!
14.09
With vision, Lucas Rivas laces a weighted ball forward to Lourenço Wilson. Lourenço Wilson threads the ball through to Wayne Hill. Wayne Hill shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
20.18
Jorge Eladio Casillas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, João Ojeda. João Ojeda sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
21.02
Nuno Cortes flicks a high pass forward. Vicente Gonzalez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vicente Gonzalez flicks a high pass forward. Henrique Salinas collects the pass. Henrique Salinas shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
27.45
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
28.51
Walter Lujan catches Lourenço Wilson on the ankles. Walter Lujan is shown the yellow card! Lourenço Wilson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.11
Lucas Rivas makes a beautiful solo run. Lucas Rivas sees Wayne Hill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wayne Hill knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nuno Cortes.
32.51
António De Souza threads a neat ball through to Bastián Díaz. Bastián Díaz shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
38.59
Carlos Palacio hits a low pass to Jorge Eladio Casillas. Jorge Eladio Casillas threads a neat ball through to Rúben Zamora. Rúben Zamora tries a spectacular long range effort. Jersson Gutierrez gets down and covers it.
42.01
Vicente Gonzalez knocks the ball forward to João Ojeda. João Ojeda lofts in a cross ball towards Henrique Salinas. Henrique Salinas whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Expreso Rojo appear unchanged since the first half. Once Caldas also appear unchanged since the first half. The Expreso Rojo players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Once Caldas kick off and get the second half underway!
47.02
Bruno Venegas knocks the ball to his team mate, João Ojeda. João Ojeda advances inside the box! João Ojeda comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it slams into the crowd!
48.03
António De Souza sees a break and surges forward. António De Souza whips in a cross ball towards Wayne Hill. Wayne Hill rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Wayne Hill!
55.49
Nuno Cortes catches Wayne Hill on the ankles. The referee warns Nuno Cortes to calm down! Wayne Hill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.19
Nuno Cortes barges into Bastián Díaz. The referee calls over Nuno Cortes and shows him a yellow card! Bastián Díaz runs off the knock.
60.20
Mauricio Acosta knocks the ball to his team mate, Walter Lujan. Walter Lujan hits a low pass to Henrique Salinas. Henrique Salinas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.55
Vicente Gonzalez flicks a high pass forward to Rúben Zamora who brings the ball under control. Rúben Zamora runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Rúben Zamora provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. Solid save from Jersson Gutierrez.
67.35
Vicente Gonzalez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rúben Zamora. Rúben Zamora runs straight at the defence! Rúben Zamora shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
72.16
Henrique Ornelas hacks Rúben Zamora from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rúben Zamora stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.59
Lucas Rivas flicks the ball to his team mate, António De Souza. With intelligent imagination, António De Souza laces a through ball forward to Bastián Díaz. Bastián Díaz whips in a cross ball towards Wayne Hill. Wayne Hill makes a looping header on goal but it flies just wide!
84.58
Silvio Feliciano barges into Henrique Salinas. The referee brings Silvio Feliciano to one side and gives him a warning! Henrique Salinas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.35
Juarez Ednilson knocks the ball to his team mate, António De Souza. António De Souza hits a low pass to Bastián Díaz. Bastián Díaz shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Leandro Santos!
87.20
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.8%
52.2%
Play Area
26.1%
43.5%
30.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to António De Souza of Once Caldas

Match Ratings