Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Metropolitano de Techo where Fortaleza play host to Llaneros FC. A crowd of 17,930 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fortaleza are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Llaneros FC appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Juan Bautista Carrizo.


0.00
Llaneros FC kick off!
3.33
Jersson Esquivel runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jersson Esquivel cuts inside the box! Jersson Esquivel muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
6.53
Matías Ezequiel Taricco flicks a high pass forward. Matías Juárez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matías Juárez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan Carlos Martin.
8.45
Tomás Rivas comes in with a high challenge, catching Joaquín Méndez with his studs. Tomás Rivas is shown the red card!! Joaquín Méndez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
9.09
Fernando Avalos threads a neat ball through to Justin Duka. Justin Duka threads a neat ball through to Jairo Valencia. Jairo Valencia shoots from long range but Horacio Torres reads it well. Fabulous save!
18.47
Salvador Venegas knocks the ball to his team mate, Emiliano Williams. Emiliano Williams passes the ball forward but Milton Camacho is offside!
24.16
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
28.09
Milton Camacho clumsily knocks into Héctor González Betancourt. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Héctor González Betancourt carries on, but is struggling a bit.
32.38
Alan Luna comes in with a late challenge on Jairo Valencia. Alan Luna is shown the yellow card! Jairo Valencia runs off the knock.
34.53
Alan Luna clumsily knocks into Leonardo Ocampo. The referee brings Alan Luna to one side and gives him a warning! Leonardo Ocampo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.52
Matías Ezequiel Taricco flicks a high pass forward. Matías Juárez controls it well on his chest. Matías Juárez whips in a cross ball towards Milton Camacho. Milton Camacho finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Fortaleza!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Fortaleza appear unchanged since the first half. Llaneros FC also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Fortaleza get the second half underway!
48.05
Matías Ezequiel Taricco flicks the ball to his team mate, Matías Juárez. Matías Juárez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Héctor González Betancourt.
53.28
Javier Delacruz flicks the ball to his team mate, Salvador Venegas. Salvador Venegas runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Salvador Venegas chips the ball to his team mate, Matías Juárez. Some awkward footwork from Matías Juárez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Sam Saad gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
55.08
With vision, Javier Delacruz plays the ball forward to Matías Ezequiel Taricco. Matías Ezequiel Taricco surges forward with the ball. Matías Ezequiel Taricco shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
59.07
Alan Luna knocks the ball forward to Joaquín Méndez. Joaquín Méndez threads the ball through to Matías Juárez. Matías Juárez makes a great pass forward. Emiliano Williams runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
65.38
Matias Esquivel flicks a high pass forward. Emiliano Williams holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Emiliano Williams finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
66.49
Javier Delacruz hits a low pass to Joaquín Méndez. Joaquín Méndez makes a beautiful solo run. Joaquín Méndez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
71.25
Justin Duka sees Ángel Espinoza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ángel Espinoza lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Ocampo. Leonardo Ocampo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
73.09
Salvador Venegas catches Justin Duka on the ankles. Salvador Venegas is shown the yellow card! Justin Duka hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.49
Fernando Avalos makes a simple pass to Jersson Esquivel. Jersson Esquivel makes a simple pass to Jairo Valencia. Jairo Valencia edges inside the box! Jairo Valencia makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
79.12
Joaquín Méndez hits a low pass to Milton Camacho. Milton Camacho plays a one-two with Emiliano Williams and advances towards the goal... Milton Camacho shoots from just inside the box. Milton Camacho scores for Fortaleza!!
89.49
Justin Duka advances with the ball. Justin Duka edges inside the box! Justin Duka rockets a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Alan Luna brings the ball forward. Alan Luna takes it forward alone. Alan Luna controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 60 vs 40
Play Area
Home team third: 22.50%, Midfield: 46.25%, Away team third: 31.25%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Milton Camacho of Fortaleza

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Sam Saad (GK)
6
6
4. Gianni Solis (DEF)
6
7. Tomás Rivas (MID)
3
6
6
10. Jairo Valencia (ATT)
6
11. Justin Duka (ATT)
7

12. Emiliano Bravo (MID)
0
14. Matías Blanco (MID)
0