Match Report


Universitario Popayán     Atlético Bucaramanga
Computer Player darren Nicholls
D. GuzmanGcaptain1GI. Advíncula
D. SimeoneD2DC. Hurtado
J. TeixeiraD3DM. Bolaños
S. FrigerioD4DN. Ávila
M. AlmeidaD5MG. Carter
N. LugoM6MJ. Hughes
N. HinojosaM7captainMC. Zamora
J. GodoyA8MJ. LaCrone
A. FrigerioA9AJ. Caicedo
B. PobleteA10AE. Gruezo
A. RubioA11AA. Pelado
 
S. ReyM12AR. Callahan
L. JonesG13AP. Mena
Q. GamezD14MM. Erazo

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Match Report

Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Ciro López where Universitario Popayán play host to Atlético Bucaramanga. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Universitario Popayán are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Atlético Bucaramanga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Silvio Rosario.


0.00
Atlético Bucaramanga start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.26
Carlos Zamora darts forward. Carlos Zamora lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Caicedo. Juan Caicedo powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
8.29
Jose Hughes makes a probing pass to Ely Gruezo. Ely Gruezo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.29
Nondier Lugo hits a low pass to Afonso Rubio. Afonso Rubio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Irven Advíncula who gathers it comfortably.
12.34
Mario Bolaños threads the ball through to Jason LaCrone. Jason LaCrone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Caicedo. Juan Caicedo shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
14.44
Mario Bolaños passes the ball forward to Jose Hughes. Jose Hughes flicks a high pass forward. Ely Gruezo controls it well on his chest. Ely Gruezo whips in a cross ball towards Juan Caicedo. Juan Caicedo beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by David Guzman.
15.01
Jose Hughes takes a quick corner, playing it short to Claudio Hurtado. Claudio Hurtado flicks the ball on with his first touch. Amaral C. Pelado side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
16.49
Nondier Lugo comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Zamora. The referee calls over Nondier Lugo and shows him a yellow card! Carlos Zamora hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.40
Noe Hinojosa clumsily knocks into Carlos Zamora. Noe Hinojosa is shown the yellow card! Carlos Zamora carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.11
Jose Hughes flicks the ball to his team mate, Ely Gruezo. Ely Gruezo shoots from 25 yards. Good keeping from David Guzman as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
23.37
Carlos Zamora takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Gerson Carter. Gerson Carter flicks the ball across the goal. João Pedro Teixeira reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
24.41
Nondier Lugo flicks a high ball forward to Afonso Rubio who takes it down. Afonso Rubio plays a scrappy one-two with Bruno Poblete and stumbles forward towards the goal... Afonso Rubio cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Irven Advíncula reads it well. Nice save!
26.12
Gerson Carter flicks a high pass forward. Ely Gruezo controls it well on his chest. Ely Gruezo knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Caicedo. Juan Caicedo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by David Guzman.
27.03
Corner kick to Atlético Bucaramanga. Carlos Zamora plays it to the near post. João Pedro Teixeira gets to the ball and clears it up field.
28.51
João Pedro Teixeira surges forward with the ball. João Pedro Teixeira threads a neat ball through to António Frigerio. António Frigerio knocks in a cross ball towards Afonso Rubio. Afonso Rubio finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
38.28
Gerson Carter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ely Gruezo. Ely Gruezo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.42
Nolberto Ávila flicks a high pass forward. Gerson Carter controls it well on his chest. Gerson Carter flicks a high pass forward. Ely Gruezo collects the pass. Ely Gruezo lofts in a cross ball towards Amaral C. Pelado. Amaral C. Pelado powers a header at goal. David Guzman gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
44.32
Carlos Zamora hits a low pass to Ely Gruezo. Ely Gruezo whips in a cross ball towards Amaral C. Pelado. Amaral C. Pelado rises majestically and gets a header on goal. David Guzman gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Universitario Popayán appear unchanged since the first half. Atlético Bucaramanga also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Universitario Popayán kicking off!
47.33
Nolberto Ávila deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerson Carter. Gerson Carter knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Caicedo. Juan Caicedo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
51.29
Mario Bolaños flicks a high pass forward. Jason LaCrone controls it well on his chest. Jason LaCrone makes a probing pass to Ely Gruezo. Ely Gruezo lofts in a cross ball towards Amaral C. Pelado. Amaral C. Pelado directs the ball goalwards with his head. Diego Simeone steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
53.12
Jose Hughes knocks the ball to his team mate, Ely Gruezo. Ely Gruezo shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
54.35
Nolberto Ávila surges forward with the ball. Nolberto Ávila flicks a high ball forward to Ely Gruezo who takes it down. Ely Gruezo edges inside the box! Ely Gruezo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! David Guzman has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
63.45
Jason LaCrone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ely Gruezo. Ely Gruezo rushes past João Pedro Teixeira! Ely Gruezo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! David Guzman had no chance!! Goal for Atlético Bucaramanga!
66.44
Without breaking stride, Noe Hinojosa plays the ball forward to Bruno Poblete. Bruno Poblete shoots from long range. Irven Advíncula gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
67.28
Jose Hughes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ely Gruezo. Ely Gruezo skips past Diego Simeone! Ely Gruezo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball strikes João Pedro Teixeira's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
68.39
Carlos Zamora takes a quick corner, playing it short to Amaral C. Pelado. Amaral C. Pelado chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Diego Simeone chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
78.41
Gerson Carter catches Noe Hinojosa on the ankles. Gerson Carter is warned by the referee! Noe Hinojosa carries on, but is struggling a bit.
81.49
Jason LaCrone takes a quick throw-in, which Carlos Zamora takes on the chest. Carlos Zamora flicks a high ball forward to Juan Caicedo who takes it down. Juan Caicedo puts a great ball through. Ely Gruezo runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
83.28
Claudio Hurtado plays the ball forward to Carlos Zamora. Carlos Zamora controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ely Gruezo. Seeing a gap ahead, Ely Gruezo plays the ball forward to Amaral C. Pelado who has made a great run into the box. Amaral C. Pelado makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
85.12
João Pedro Teixeira hacks Amaral C. Pelado from behind! João Pedro Teixeira is given a warning by the referee! Amaral C. Pelado stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.48
Mario Bolaños controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Hughes. Jose Hughes sees Amaral C. Pelado in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Amaral C. Pelado shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
 

Universitario Popayán

Atlético Bucaramanga
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 12
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 27.8481012658228 vs 72.1518987341772
Play Area
Home team third: 34.18%, Midfield: 45.57%, Away team third: 20.25%

Scorers
Juan Caicedo 2
Ely Gruezo 54, 63

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ely Gruezo of Atlético Bucaramanga

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. David Guzman (GK)
7
2. Diego Simeone (DEF)
6
3. João Pedro Teixeira (DEF)
6
4. Sergio Frigerio (DEF)
6
5. Manuel Almeida (DEF)
6
6. Nondier Lugo (MID)
6
7. Noe Hinojosa (MID)
5
8. Julián Godoy (ATT)
6
9. António Frigerio (ATT)
6
10. Bruno Poblete (ATT)
6
11. Afonso Rubio (ATT)
6

12. Santiago Rey (MID)
0
13. Lionard Jones (GK)
0
14. Quintero Gamez (DEF)
0

1. Irven Advíncula (GK)
6
2. Claudio Hurtado (DEF)
6
3. Mario Bolaños (DEF)
6
4. Nolberto Ávila (DEF)
7
5. Gerson Carter (MID)
6
6. Jose Hughes (MID)
6
7. Carlos Zamora (MID)
7
8. Jason LaCrone (MID)
6
9. Juan Caicedo (ATT)
7
10. Ely Gruezo (ATT)
9
11. Amaral C. Pelado (ATT)
6

12. Ryan Callahan (ATT)
0
13. Pedro Mena (ATT)
0
14. Michael Erazo (MID)
0