Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Francisco Zarco where Alacranes de Durango play host to Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz. A crowd of 17,770 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alacranes de Durango are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by jonathan Esquivel.


0.00
Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz start the match!
9.29
Without breaking stride, Harold Palacio plays the ball forward to Ivan Velasquez. Ivan Velasquez knocks in a cross ball towards Sixto Delgado. Sixto Delgado beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
12.04
Fred Gomez flicks the ball to his team mate, Harold Palacio. Harold Palacio flicks a high pass forward to Ivan Velasquez who brings the ball under control. Ivan Velasquez chips the ball to his team mate, Sixto Delgado. Sixto Delgado muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
15.15
Josue Mejia powers a long ball forward. Francisco Hernandez finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
18.51
Joaquín Vazquez flicks a high pass forward to Santiago Gamez who brings the ball neatly under control. Santiago Gamez takes it forward alone. Santiago Gamez plays a scrappy one-two with Thomas Gallo and stumbles forward towards the goal... Santiago Gamez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.46
Pablo Castro sees space and advances. Pablo Castro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Pablo Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sixto Delgado but the linesman indicates offside!
22.35
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
24.35
Santiago Gamez knocks the ball forward to Francisco Hernandez. Francisco Hernandez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pablo Castro.
32.33
Fred Gomez chips the ball to his team mate, Harold Palacio. Harold Palacio knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian Deleon. Christian Deleon shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
34.20
Joaquín Vazquez knocks the ball forward to Christian Ponce. Christian Ponce surges forward with the ball. Christian Ponce shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
39.15
Santiago Gamez clumsily knocks into Luís Espinosa. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luís Espinosa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.27
Pablo Castro flicks a high pass forward. Erick Saldana holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Erick Saldana passes the ball forward to Ivan Velasquez. Ivan Velasquez edges inside the box! Ivan Velasquez takes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
42.37
Harold Palacio threads a neat ball through to Christian Deleon. Christian Deleon shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Maximiliano Cuellar decides to run forward with the ball. Maximiliano Cuellar kicks a strong pass forward to Mariana Delatorre. Mariana Delatorre shoots from 20 yards but somehow Humberto Lemus manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Alacranes de Durango appear unchanged since the first half. Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Alacranes de Durango kick off!
47.35
Luís Espinosa threads the ball through to Erick Saldana. Erick Saldana kicks a strong pass forward to Augusto Lucero. Augusto Lucero shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
48.05
Santiago Gamez surges forward with the ball. Santiago Gamez chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Hernandez. Some good footwork from Francisco Hernandez provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
53.42
Christian Ponce hacks Harold Palacio from behind! Christian Ponce is given a warning by the referee! Harold Palacio stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.45
Santiago Gamez catches Erick Saldana in the face with his elbow. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Erick Saldana shakes off the knock.
57.20
Erick Saldana decides to run forward with the ball. Erick Saldana knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Deleon. Christian Deleon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
63.16
Harold Palacio flicks a high pass forward. Augusto Lucero collects the pass. Augusto Lucero finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
66.07
Mariana Delatorre knocks the ball forward to Francisco Hernandez. Francisco Hernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.37
Harold Palacio comes in with a late challenge on Mariana Delatorre. The referee calls over Harold Palacio and shows him a yellow card! Mariana Delatorre hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.14
Harold Palacio threads a neat ball through to Sixto Delgado. Sixto Delgado shoots from distance but it flies wide!
75.21
Harold Palacio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sixto Delgado. Sixto Delgado knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Maximiliano Cuellar.
77.02
Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz have made a substitution with Axel Quintanilla replacing Thomas Gallo and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
81.27
Andre Augusto Bernhardt threads the ball through to Harold Palacio. Harold Palacio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christian Deleon. Christian Deleon makes a simple pass, allowing Sixto Delgado to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Sixto Delgado provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
83.49
Erick Saldana flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Velasquez controls it well on his chest. Ivan Velasquez plays a quick one-two with Augusto Lucero and rushes in on goal... Ivan Velasquez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.47
Harold Palacio kicks a strong pass forward to Sixto Delgado. Sixto Delgado lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Deleon. Christian Deleon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
85.07
Luís Espinosa punts the ball hopefully upfield. Augusto Lucero finds some space and shoots from distance. Augusto Lucero scores for Alacranes de Durango!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
9
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
60.2%
39.8%
Play Area
28.9%
41%
30.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Augusto Lucero of Alacranes de Durango

Match Ratings