Alianza FC vs América de Cali, 2025 Liga BetPlay, Clausura
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Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 2': Dylan Borrero (América de Cali) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 2': Foul by Yilson Rosales (Alianza).
- 6': Foul by Rafael Carrascal (América de Cali).
- 6': Jesús Muñoz (Alianza) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 7': Foul by Pedro Franco (Alianza).
- 7': Jhon Murillo (América de Cali) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 8': Attempt missed. Marcos Mina (América de Cali) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Rodrigo Holgado.
- 10': Offside, Alianza. Kalazan Suárez is caught offside.
- 11': Attempt saved. Edwin Torres (Alianza) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Jorge Soto (América de Cali). Assisted by Rubén Manjarrés.
- 12': Foul by Rafael Carrascal (América de Cali).
- 12': Jhair Castillo (Alianza) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 13': Corner, América de Cali. Conceded by Kalazan Suárez.
- 14': Attempt blocked. Rodrigo Holgado (América de Cali) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jhon Murillo.
- 16': Foul by Jesús Muñoz (Alianza).
- 16': Rafael Carrascal (América de Cali) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 18': Offside, Alianza. Edwin Torres is caught offside.
- 19': Attempt missed. Yerson Candelo (América de Cali) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
- 20': Foul by Rafael Carrascal (América de Cali).
- 20': Kalazan Suárez (Alianza) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 21': Foul by Jhair Castillo (Alianza).
- 21': Luis Ramos (América de Cali) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 24': Foul by Kalazan Suárez (Alianza).
- 24': Luis Ramos (América de Cali) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 25': Kalazan Suárez (Alianza) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 29': Foul by Éder Balanta (América de Cali).
- 29': Rubén Manjarrés (Alianza) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 34': Foul by Jhair Castillo (Alianza).
- 34': Luis Ramos (América de Cali) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 35': Jhair Castillo (Alianza) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 36': Offside, América de Cali. Dylan Borrero is caught offside.
- 36': Foul by Edwin Torres (Alianza).
- 36': Jorge Soto (América de Cali) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 38': Attempt saved. Wiston Fernández (Alianza) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Jorge Soto (América de Cali). Assisted by Carlos Lucumí.
- 39': Foul by Jesús Muñoz (Alianza).
- 39': Jhon Murillo (América de Cali) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 40': Corner, América de Cali. Conceded by Carlos Lucumí.
- 40': Corner, América de Cali. Conceded by Carlos Lucumí.
- 41': Foul by Éder Balanta (América de Cali).
- 41': Jhair Castillo (Alianza) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 43': Attempt missed. Yilson Rosales (Alianza) right footed shot from more than 40 yards on the right wing misses to the left.
- 43': Delay in match because of an injury Carlos Lucumí (Alianza).
- 44': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 44': Éder Balanta (América de Cali) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
- 45'+3': Foul by Wiston Fernández (Alianza).
- 45'+3': Luis Ramos (América de Cali) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45'+4': Attempt missed. Cristian Tovar (América de Cali) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Jhon Murillo.
- 45'+4': Corner, América de Cali. Conceded by Kalazan Suárez.
- 45'+6': First Half ends, Alianza 0, América de Cali 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Alianza 0, América de Cali 0.
- 45': Substitution, América de Cali. Josen Escobar replaces Éder Balanta.
- 45': Substitution, América de Cali. Sebastián Navarro replaces Dylan Borrero.
- 47': Delay in match because of an injury Edwin Torres (Alianza).
- 47': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 48': Carlos Lucumí (Alianza) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 48': Foul by Josen Escobar (América de Cali).
- 50': Attempt missed. Carlos Lucumí (Alianza) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Wiston Fernández.
- 52': Foul by Kevin Moreno (Alianza).
- 52': Luis Ramos (América de Cali) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 52': Substitution, América de Cali. Cristian Barrios replaces Rodrigo Holgado.
- 54': Attempt saved. Sebastián Navarro (América de Cali) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Juan Chaverra (Alianza). Assisted by Cristian Barrios.
- 54': Attempt missed. Marcos Mina (América de Cali) left footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Sebastián Navarro.
- 55': Attempt saved. Jhon Murillo (América de Cali) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Juan Chaverra (Alianza). Assisted by Rafael Carrascal.
- 55': Attempt saved. Carlos Lucumí (Alianza) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top left corner by Jorge Soto (América de Cali). Assisted by Kalazan Suárez with a cross.
- 56': Foul by Pedro Franco (Alianza).
- 56': Rafael Carrascal (América de Cali) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 56': Foul by Yilson Rosales (Alianza).
- 56': Jhon Murillo (América de Cali) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 57': Attempt missed. Sebastián Navarro (América de Cali) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Cristian Barrios.
- 58': Foul by Wiston Fernández (Alianza).
- 58': Josen Escobar (América de Cali) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 63': Foul by Yerson Candelo (América de Cali).
- 63': Jesús Muñoz (Alianza) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 63': Yerson Candelo (América de Cali) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 63': Substitution, América de Cali. Yojan Garcés replaces Luis Ramos.
- 65': Attempt missed. Josen Escobar (América de Cali) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
- 66': Substitution, Alianza. José Muñoz replaces Rubén Manjarrés.
- 67': Foul by Yojan Garcés (América de Cali).
- 67': Pedro Franco (Alianza) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 67': Carlos Lucumí (Alianza) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 67': Foul by Andrés Mosquera (América de Cali).
- 70': Substitution, Alianza. Josy Pérez replaces Jesús Muñoz.
- 71': Substitution, Alianza. Sergio Aponzá replaces Edwin Torres.
- 72': Goal! Alianza 1, América de Cali 0. Carlos Lucumí (Alianza) header from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Sergio Aponzá with a cross.
- 74': Delay in match because of an injury Yilson Rosales (Alianza).
- 74': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 76': Substitution, América de Cali. Mateo Castillo replaces Yerson Candelo.
- 77': Corner, América de Cali. Conceded by Kevin Moreno.
- 78': Attempt blocked. Sebastián Navarro (América de Cali) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is blocked.
- 78': Corner, América de Cali. Conceded by Sergio Aponzá.
- 78': Attempt missed. Josen Escobar (América de Cali) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high following a corner.
- 80': Foul by Yilson Rosales (Alianza).
- 80': Jhon Murillo (América de Cali) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 82': Attempt missed. Sebastián Navarro (América de Cali) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Mateo Castillo.
- 83': Substitution, Alianza. Luis Pérez replaces Carlos Lucumí.
- 84': Substitution, Alianza. Fabián Mosquera replaces Wiston Fernández.
- 87': Foul by Rafael Carrascal (América de Cali).
- 87': Jhair Castillo (Alianza) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 87': Foul by Jhon Murillo (América de Cali).
- 87': José Muñoz (Alianza) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 89': Foul by Jhair Castillo (Alianza).
- 89': Rafael Carrascal (América de Cali) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+1': Corner, América de Cali. Conceded by Luis Pérez.
- 90'+2': Corner, América de Cali. Conceded by Pedro Franco.
- 90'+2': Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
- 90'+3': Attempt missed. Andrés Mosquera (América de Cali) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Rafael Carrascal with a cross following a corner.
- 90'+4': Juan Chaverra (Alianza) is shown the yellow card.
- 90'+4': Foul by Jhair Castillo (Alianza).
- 90'+4': Jhon Murillo (América de Cali) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+5': Handball by Cristian Barrios (América de Cali).
- 90'+6': Foul by José Muñoz (Alianza).
- 90'+6': Marcos Mina (América de Cali) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+6': Attempt missed. Jorge Soto (América de Cali) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Josen Escobar following a set piece situation.
- 90'+7': Second Half ends, Alianza 1, América de Cali 0.
- 0': Match ends, Alianza 1, América de Cali 0.
Statistics
 AME |
AFC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls | 17 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 |
| 8 | Corner Kicks | 0 |
| 3 | Saves | 2 |
| 46 | Possession | 54 |
| 14 | SHOTS | 6 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.1 | On Target % | 0.7 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 253 | Accurate Passes | 318 |
| 336 | Passes | 406 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 4 | Accurate Crosses | 2 |
| 22 | Crosses | 15 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.1 |
| 66 | Long Balls | 65 |
| 25 | Accurate Long Balls | 28 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 6 | Effective Tackles | 9 |
| 7 | Tackles | 12 |
| 0.9 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 12 | Interceptions | 13 |
| 24 | Effective Clearances | 26 |
| 24 | Clearances | 26 |
Game Information
Competition: Colombian Primera A
Venue: Armando Maestre Pavajeau
Location: Valledupar, Colombia
Attendance: 6,000
Venue: Armando Maestre Pavajeau
Location: Valledupar, Colombia
Attendance: 6,000
Colombian Primera A Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlético Junior | 9 | +10 | 20 |
| 2 | Independiente Medellín | 9 | +6 | 19 |
| 3 | Deportes Tolima | 9 | +4 | 17 |
| 4 | Atlético Nacional | 9 | +7 | 16 |
Line-Ups
Alianza FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 12 | Juan Chaverra (GK)  |
| 5 | Pedro Franco |
| 3 | Kevin Moreno |
| 22 | Kazalan Suárez |
| 60 | Yilson Rosales |
| 33 | Wiston Fernández |
| 7 | Jair Castillo |
| 24 | Ruben Manjarres |
| 32 | Carlos Gonzalez |
| 8 | Jesús Muñoz |
| 29 | Edwin Torres |
América de Cali (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 12 | Jorge Soto (GK) |
| 6 | Cristian Tovar |
| 4 | Andres Mosquera |
| 14 | Marcos Mina |
| 92 | Yerson Candelo |
| 3 | Éder Balanta |
| 8 | Dylan Borrero |
| 10 | Rafael Carrascal |
| 9 | Luis Ramos |
| 11 | Jhon Murillo |
| 22 | Rodrigo Holgado |
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