Match Summary
Junior defeated Patriotas 3:1. The match was played in Primera A 2022. Goals were scored by E. Bolaños 11′, L. González 36′, M. Borja 45′ (pen.), L. González 50′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Junior had 72% possession while Patriotas held 28%. Junior had 15 shots (3 on target) compared to 9 (3 on target) for Patriotas. Junior made 5 substitutions, Patriotas made 3. VAR was involved: Penalty awarded (Luis Daniel Gonzalez 42′).
Match Events
Key match events between Junior and Patriotas — 4 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
assist: D. Ruíz
assist: W. Pacheco
Penalty
Match Statistics
Junior had 72% possession against Patriotas's 28%. Junior registered 15 shots (3 on target) while Patriotas managed 9 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 6–4. Fouls committed: 17–11.
Lineups
Junior lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under J. Real, while Patriotas deployed a 4-4-2 under J. Niño.
Defensive Solidity
Junior deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Patriotas's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Junior field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Patriotas's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Junior start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Patriotas averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Junior have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. Patriotas show 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
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