Match Report


Cruz AzulCruz Azul     Topos de ReynosaTopos de Reynosa
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Wilder ArroyoW. Arroyo61
G
captain1captain
G
70Raul SaenzR. Saenz
Nahuel OsorioN. Osorio65
D
2
D
73Bruno RiosB. Rios
Pedro CarvajalP. Carvajal63
D
3
D
69Ryan MeredithR. Meredith
Heriberto OrtegaH. Ortega61
D
4
D
68Dionisio TovarD. Tovar
Gonzalo AnayaG. Anaya52
D
5
D
67Fernando EvansF. Evans
Julio Ricardo MorenoJ. Moreno75
M
6
M
69Diogo EsquivelD. Esquivel
Luis Fernando BanuelosL. Banuelos74
M
7
M
68Javier VenturaJ. Ventura
Joaquín TrejoJ. Trejo72
M
8
M
67Micheal LalasM. Lalas
Rui VelazquezR. Velazquez77
A
9
A
67Alexis DavinoA. Davino
Jhon ÁngelJ. Ángel75
A
10
A
60Ruben GonzalesR. Gonzales
Miguel VelazquezM. Velazquez74
A
11
A
59Pavel PinedaP. Pineda
 
Francisco BombardaF. Bombarda65
M
12
M
66Rubisel QuirozR. Quiroz
Franco GiménezF. Giménez63
M
13
M
66Neil RussellN. Russell
Armando OrtizA. Ortiz61
A
14
D
64Diego LuceroD. Lucero

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Azul where Cruz Azul play host to Topos de Reynosa. A crowd of 17,765 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cruz Azul and Topos de Reynosa are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Heriberto Leon.


0.00
Topos de Reynosa kick off!
2.44
Joaquín Trejo passes the ball forward to Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez plays a scrappy one-two with Miguel Velazquez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rui Velazquez cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but is denied by Raul Saenz. Excellent save.
4.14
Julio Ricardo Moreno makes a simple pass to Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez powers a header at goal but Raul Saenz is on top of it.
9.44
Micheal Lalas chips the ball to his team mate, Pavel Pineda. Pavel Pineda whips in a cross ball towards Alexis Davino. Alexis Davino rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Wilder Arroyo didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
12.05
Pedro Carvajal barges into Pavel Pineda. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pavel Pineda gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
14.13
Pedro Carvajal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julio Ricardo Moreno. Julio Ricardo Moreno makes a probing pass to Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bruno Rios.
15.58
Javier Ventura flicks a high pass forward. Pavel Pineda controls it well on his chest. Pavel Pineda knocks in a cross ball towards Ruben Gonzales. Ruben Gonzales connects with a diving header. Ruben Gonzales scores for Topos de Reynosa!!
26.51
Joaquín Trejo hits a low pass to Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel whips in a cross ball towards Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.00
Javier Ventura flicks a high pass forward. Alexis Davino holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alexis Davino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.05
Julio Ricardo Moreno makes a simple pass to Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez lofts in a cross ball towards Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel makes a looping header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
36.09
Julio Ricardo Moreno darts forward. Julio Ricardo Moreno controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
38.14
Julio Ricardo Moreno clumsily knocks into Micheal Lalas. The referee calls over Julio Ricardo Moreno and shows him a yellow card! Micheal Lalas grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
39.54
Micheal Lalas flicks a high pass forward. Alexis Davino collects the pass. Alexis Davino knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wilder Arroyo who gathers it comfortably.
40.46
Heriberto Ortega takes a quick throw-in. Gonzalo Anaya threads the ball through to Julio Ricardo Moreno. Julio Ricardo Moreno passes the ball forward to Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez whips in a cross ball towards Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Raul Saenz.
41.25
Corner kick to Cruz Azul. Julio Ricardo Moreno chips it to the near post. Bruno Rios reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Cruz Azul kicking off!
51.06
Heriberto Ortega hacks Alexis Davino from behind! The referee calls over Heriberto Ortega and shows him a yellow card! Alexis Davino hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.12
Gonzalo Anaya brings the ball forward. Gonzalo Anaya knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Raul Saenz is on top of it.
63.20
Luis Fernando Banuelos chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez shoots from outside the area. Raul Saenz gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
67.53
With a delightful solo run, Luis Fernando Banuelos stretches the opposition's defence. Luis Fernando Banuelos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.53
Diogo Esquivel makes a probing pass to Alexis Davino. Alexis Davino knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wilder Arroyo who gathers it comfortably.
71.50
Joaquín Trejo darts forward. Joaquín Trejo advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Joaquín Trejo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.05
Topos de Reynosa have made a substitution with Neil Russell replacing Micheal Lalas .
78.05
Fernando Evans flicks a high pass forward to Diogo Esquivel who brings the ball neatly under control. Diogo Esquivel sees Ruben Gonzales in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruben Gonzales runs straight at the defence! Ruben Gonzales looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
81.23
Nahuel Osorio threads a neat ball through to Julio Ricardo Moreno. Julio Ricardo Moreno flicks a high pass forward. Rui Velazquez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rui Velazquez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dionisio Tovar.
83.24
Julio Ricardo Moreno knocks the ball to his team mate, Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ryan Meredith.
85.11
Bruno Rios threads the ball through to Diogo Esquivel. Diogo Esquivel kicks a strong pass forward to Alexis Davino. Alexis Davino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Showing composure, Neil Russell plays the ball forward to Pavel Pineda. Pavel Pineda knocks in a cross ball towards Alexis Davino. Pedro Carvajal barges into Alexis Davino. Alexis Davino appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Cruz Azul

Topos de Reynosa
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
24.3%
45.9%
29.7%

Scorers
Joaquín Trejo 71
Ruben Gonzales 16, 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ruben Gonzales of Topos de Reynosa

Match Ratings
1.Wilder Arroyo (GK)
6
2.Nahuel Osorio (DEF)
6
3.Pedro Carvajal (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Heriberto Ortega (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Gonzalo Anaya (DEF)
6
6.Julio Ricardo Moreno (MID)yellow card
7
7.Luis Fernando Banuelos (MID)
6
8.Joaquín Trejo (MID)goal scored
8
9.Rui Velazquez (ATT)
7
10.Jhon Ángel (ATT)
6
11.Miguel Velazquez (ATT)
6
 
12.Francisco Bombarda (MID)
0
13.Franco Giménez (MID)
0
14.Armando Ortiz (ATT)
0

1.Raul Saenz (GK)
8
2.Bruno Rios (DEF)
6
3.Ryan Meredith (DEF)
6
4.Dionisio Tovar (DEF)
6
5.Fernando Evans (DEF)
6
6.Diogo Esquivel (MID)
7
7.Javier Ventura (MID)
6
8.Micheal Lalas (MID)
6
9.Alexis Davino (ATT)
6
10.Ruben Gonzales (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Pavel Pineda (ATT)
7
 
12.Rubisel Quiroz (MID)
0
13.Neil Russell (MID)
6
14.Diego Lucero (DEF)
0