Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Azul where Cruz Azul play host to Cañoneros de Campeche. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cruz Azul are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cañoneros de Campeche appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Solis.


0.00
Cruz Azul kick off the first half!
2.20
Jerome Noviello changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jerome Noviello knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Leyva. Jorge Leyva jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Nahuel Osorio happens to be in the right place to block it.
3.16
Francisco Siri Cano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brandon Jenkins. Brandon Jenkins flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Leyva holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jorge Leyva knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Heriberto Ortega.
4.41
Pedro Carvajal passes the ball forward to Joaquín Trejo. Joaquín Trejo flicks the ball to his team mate, Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duarte Cordova who gathers it comfortably.
6.12
Heriberto Ortega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joaquín Trejo. Joaquín Trejo threads a neat ball through to Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duarte Cordova who gathers it comfortably.
8.42
Heriberto Ortega flicks a high pass forward to Joaquín Trejo who brings the ball under control. Joaquín Trejo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez lofts in a cross ball towards Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.49
Joaquín Trejo comes in with a late challenge on Luca Lopez. The referee warns Joaquín Trejo to calm down! Luca Lopez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.39
Brandon Jenkins clumsily knocks into Luis Fernando Banuelos. The referee calls over Brandon Jenkins and shows him a yellow card! Luis Fernando Banuelos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.11
Francisco Siri Cano flicks the ball to his team mate, Jerome Noviello. Jerome Noviello sees Jorge Leyva in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jorge Leyva knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.35
With some swift thinking, Luis Fernando Banuelos plays the ball forward to Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Duarte Cordova is on top of his game. Nice save!
21.48
Jerome Noviello flicks a high ball forward to Hansell Villamarín who takes it down. Hansell Villamarín knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.41
Luca Lopez darts forward. Luca Lopez whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Leyva. Jorge Leyva powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
30.03
Brandon Jenkins flicks a high ball forward to Hansell Villamarín who takes it down. Hansell Villamarín lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Leyva. Jorge Leyva makes a looping header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jorge Leyva!
34.18
Gustavo Santana controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jerome Noviello. Jerome Noviello flicks a high pass forward to Hansell Villamarín who brings the ball under control. Hansell Villamarín lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Leyva. Jorge Leyva finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Wilder Arroyo easily picks it out of the air!
38.34
With great vision, Julio Ricardo Moreno plays the ball forward to Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez lofts in a cross ball towards Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
40.15
Julio Ricardo Moreno flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.40
Luis Fernando Banuelos makes a simple pass to Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
Brandon Jenkins kicks a strong pass forward to Hansell Villamarín. Hansell Villamarín shoots from 25 yards. Hansell Villamarín scores for Cañoneros de Campeche!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cruz Azul appear unchanged since the first half. Cañoneros de Campeche also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Cañoneros de Campeche get the second half underway!
47.54
Gustavo Santana flicks a high pass forward. Armando Valencia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Armando Valencia decides to run forward with the ball. Armando Valencia whips in a cross ball towards Hansell Villamarín. With a superhuman jump, Hansell Villamarín connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The shot is on target but blocked by Heriberto Ortega. That should have been a goal!
48.57
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
49.31
With a delightful solo run, Julio Ricardo Moreno stretches the opposition's defence. Julio Ricardo Moreno knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
51.48
Pedro Carvajal comes in with a late challenge on Dustin Peterson. Pedro Carvajal is shown the yellow card! Dustin Peterson stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.10
Gonzalo Anaya takes it forward alone. Gonzalo Anaya knocks the ball forward to Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez lofts in a cross ball towards Jhon Ángel. With a superhuman jump, Jhon Ángel connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Duarte Cordova is on top of it.
60.19
Joaquín Trejo threads a neat ball through to Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez lofts in a cross ball towards Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel beats his man to it with a header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
61.06
Jerome Noviello hacks Joaquín Trejo from behind! Jerome Noviello is given a warning by the referee! Joaquín Trejo runs off the knock.
71.29
Luca Lopez kicks a strong pass forward to Dustin Peterson. Dustin Peterson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wilder Arroyo who gathers it comfortably.
72.10
Nahuel Osorio takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Heriberto Ortega. Heriberto Ortega knocks the ball forward to Joaquín Trejo. Joaquín Trejo makes a simple pass to Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Duarte Cordova. Excellent save.
73.18
Jerome Noviello kicks a strong pass forward to Hansell Villamarín. Hansell Villamarín knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wilder Arroyo who gathers it comfortably.
75.27
Brandon Jenkins flicks a high pass forward. Hansell Villamarín collects the pass. Hansell Villamarín knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.46
With a delightful solo run, Luca Lopez stretches the opposition's defence. Luca Lopez knocks in a cross ball towards Hansell Villamarín. Hansell Villamarín knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
81.55
Luca Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Hansell Villamarín collects the pass. Hansell Villamarín shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
84.13
Gustavo Santana breaks forward. Gustavo Santana surges forward with the ball. Gustavo Santana plays a scrappy one-two with Dustin Peterson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gustavo Santana takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Wilder Arroyo!
85.41
Joaquín Trejo threads a neat ball through to Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
87.17
Joaquín Trejo sees Miguel Velazquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Miguel Velazquez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Duarte Cordova is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Julio Ricardo Moreno flicks a high pass forward to Jhon Ángel who brings the ball under control. Jhon Ángel threads a neat ball through to Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Duarte Cordova easily smothers it!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.5%
54.5%
Play Area
28.3%
44.4%
27.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jorge Leyva of Cañoneros de Campeche

Match Ratings