Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Fiscal de Linares where Deportes Linares play Deportivo Toluca in this Copa América game. A crowd of 12,756 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Deportes Linares are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Deportivo Toluca appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Louis Chavarri.
The pitch is in good condition.
Deportes Linares are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Deportivo Toluca appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Louis Chavarri.
0.00
0-0Deportes Linares start the game by kicking off the first half!
10.24
0-0Enrique Tapia knocks the ball forward to Fede Medrano. Fede Medrano knocks the ball forward to Luis Valenzuela. Luis Valenzuela plays a one-two with Adalberto Luna and advances towards the goal... Luis Valenzuela cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
16.29
0-0Rafael Pickens flicks a high pass forward. Adalberto Luna holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adalberto Luna knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.21
Juan Escamilla chips the ball to his team mate, Javier Castillo. Javier Castillo advances inside the box! Javier Castillo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just off target!
28.49
0-1Marcelo Rodriguez makes a beautiful solo run. Marcelo Rodriguez skips past Don Thompson! Marcelo Rodriguez 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!!
32.16
0-1Marcelo Rodriguez hits a low pass to Adalberto Luna. Adalberto Luna whips in a cross ball towards Luis Valenzuela. Luis Valenzuela connects with a diving header. Good keeping from Diego López as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
33.54
0-1Fede Medrano takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Enrique Tapia. Enrique Tapia tries a spectacular strike. The ball strikes Cristián Rojas's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
35.03
0-1Rafael Pickens takes a quick corner, playing it short to Enrique Tapia. Enrique Tapia takes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
36.10
Leonardo Ventura flicks the ball to his team mate, Adalberto Luna. Adalberto Luna runs straight at the defence! Adalberto Luna rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent block by Luís Salinas!
42.13
Fede Medrano takes a short throw-in bringing Rafael Pickens into play. Rafael Pickens flicks a high pass forward to Adalberto Luna who brings the ball under control. Adalberto Luna knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cristián Rojas.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportes Linares appear unchanged since the first half. Deportivo Toluca also appear unchanged since the first half. The Deportes Linares players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Deportivo Toluca kick off!
55.46
Ramón Izazola knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcelo Rodriguez. Marcelo Rodriguez plays the ball forward to Adalberto Luna. Adalberto Luna lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Valenzuela. Luis Valenzuela directs the ball goalwards with his head. Diego López comfortably punches it away to safety.
61.39
Don Thompson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Escamilla. Juan Escamilla flicks a high pass forward. José Muñoz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. José Muñoz shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Ricardo Beltran had no chance!! Goal for Deportes Linares!
75.39
1-1Juan Escamilla barges into Marcelo Rodriguez. The referee calls over Juan Escamilla and shows him a yellow card! Marcelo Rodriguez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.21
1-1Deportes Linares have made a substitution with León Ruiz replacing Amaro Reyes .
79.13
1-1Adalberto Luna comes in with a late challenge on Cristián Rojas. The referee calls over Adalberto Luna and warns him to calm down! Cristián Rojas stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.46
Enrique Tapia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcelo Rodriguez. Marcelo Rodriguez makes a probing pass to Luis Valenzuela. Luis Valenzuela knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Don Thompson.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
The game is drawn at 1-1 and so goes to penalties!
1-0José Muñoz takes a long run up. The keeper dives to the right but José Muñoz cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
Adalberto Luna steps up. The ball flies into the bottom right corner - goal!!
Javier Castillo takes a cautious run up and fires a shot towards the top of the net, but it hits the crossbar and goes over!
Luis Valenzuela calmly steps up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
Juan Zúñiga takes a long run up but connects badly skews it wide!
Eduardo Maldonado steps up. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
Luis Fernando Fonseca takes a stuttering run up but connects badly skews it wide!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Normal Play Goals
Penalty Shootout
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marcelo Rodriguez of Deportivo Toluca |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Diego López (GK)
7
2. Gabriel Ramirez (DEF)
6
3. Luís Salinas (DEF)
6
4. Don Thompson (DEF)
6
5. Cristián Rojas (DEF)
6
6. Amaro Reyes (MID)
6
7. Juan Escamilla (MID)
7
8. Javier Castillo (ATT)
6
9. Luis Fernando Fonseca (ATT)
6
10. José Muñoz (ATT)
8
11. Juan Zúñiga (ATT)
6
12. Franco López (GK)
0
13. León Ruiz (ATT)
6
14. Francisco Hacembruch Rivas (ATT)
0
1. Ricardo Beltran (GK)
6
2. Eduardo Maldonado (DEF)
6
3. Enrique Tapia (DEF)
7
4. Ramón Izazola (DEF)
6
5. Enrique Aguilar (DEF)
6
6. Leonardo Ventura (MID)
6
7. Marcelo Rodriguez (MID)
9
8. Rafael Pickens (MID)
7
9. Fede Medrano (MID)
6
10. Adalberto Luna (ATT)
6
11. Luis Valenzuela (ATT)
7
12. Angel Contreras (GK)
0
13. Rene Soto (GK)
0
14. Decio Gonzales (ATT)
0