Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Pascual Guerrero where América de Cali play host to Cúcuta Deportivo. A crowd of 13,711 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
América de Cali are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Cúcuta Deportivo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Rubén Cardenas.
The pitch is in poor condition.
América de Cali are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Cúcuta Deportivo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Rubén Cardenas.
0.00
0-0América de Cali get the match underway!
8.32
0-0Santiago Guillermo passes the ball forward to Camilo Roman. Camilo Roman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nathaniel Arnoux.
9.04
Marco Figueroa threads a neat ball through to Albeiro Macias. Albeiro Macias knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Silvio Paz who gathers it comfortably.
10.15
0-0Roberto F. Sensini runs straight at the opposition's defence. Roberto F. Sensini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
26.18
0-0Marco Figueroa makes a beautiful solo run. Marco Figueroa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
39.54
Leonardo Colon knocks the ball forward to Camilo Roman. Camilo Roman cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Camilo Roman provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. América de Cali appear unchanged since the first half. Cúcuta Deportivo also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Cúcuta Deportivo start the second half!
47.44
Luciano Torres plays the ball forward to Nondier Rios. Nondier Rios deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Camilo Roman. Camilo Roman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.41
Luís Muniz knocks the ball forward to Nondier Rios. Nondier Rios makes a probing pass to Simão Cardona. Simão Cardona shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.42
Héctor González Montes makes a probing pass to Santiago Guillermo. Santiago Guillermo knocks the ball forward to Simão Cardona. Simão Cardona sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
60.39
Héctor González Montes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Colon. Leonardo Colon darts forward. Leonardo Colon shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
61.39
Leonardo Colon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Camilo Roman. Camilo Roman sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
65.12
1-0Roberto F. Sensini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albeiro Macias. Albeiro Macias knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Martinez. Francisco Martinez whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Silvio Paz has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.44
Ramiro Coronado threads a neat ball through to Marco Figueroa. Marco Figueroa hits a low pass to Mario Delacruz. Mario Delacruz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.19
1-0América de Cali have made 2 substitutions with Marcos Vinicius Lucas replacing Roberto F. Sensini and Gabriel Maldonado replacing Mario Delacruz .
78.28
Nondier Rios plays the ball forward to Camilo Roman. Camilo Roman tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Darrell Gray!
87.16
Nondier Rios makes a probing pass to Simão Cardona. Simão Cardona makes a defence splitting pass to Camilo Roman. Camilo Roman side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Darrell Gray gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
89.09
Marco Figueroa hits a low pass to Francisco Martinez. Francisco Martinez whips in a cross ball towards Albeiro Macias. Albeiro Macias jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.6%
53.4%
Play Area
30.1%
47.9%
21.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Albeiro Macias of América de Cali |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Darrell Gray (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Dias De Almeida Dedé (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juan Pablo Guillen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ramiro Coronado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nathaniel Arnoux (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin Junior (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Marco Figueroa (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Roberto F. Sensini (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Francisco Martinez (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Mario Delacruz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Albeiro Macias (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Anthony Pontarollo (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marcos Vinicius Lucas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gabriel Maldonado (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Silvio Paz (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Faustino Ornelas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Luciano Torres (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Luís Muniz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Héctor González Montes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Santiago Guillermo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Leonardo Colon (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nondier Rios (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Miguel Olivas (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Camilo Roman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Simão Cardona (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Enzo Cribari (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jeison Bocanegra (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Aldo Ojeda (GK) | 0 | |