Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Carlos Iturralde where Venados Fútbol Club play host to Cruz Azul. A crowd of 18,742 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Venados Fútbol Club are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Cruz Azul appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Horacio Ortega.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Venados Fútbol Club are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Cruz Azul appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Horacio Ortega.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Cruz Azul kick off!
6.21
0-0With imagination, Gustavo Orozco plays the ball forward to João Lucas Jorginho. João Lucas Jorginho tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.06
0-0Gustavo Orozco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Manuel Torres. Juan Manuel Torres plays a perfect one-two with João Lucas Jorginho and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Juan Manuel Torres provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Wilder Arroyo reads it well. Great save!
14.49
0-0Heriberto Ortega makes a strong solo run forward. Heriberto Ortega makes a probing pass to Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luciano Rojas.
15.37
Matias Jairzinho flicks the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Orozco. Gustavo Orozco makes a beautiful solo run. Gustavo Orozco knocks in a cross ball towards Fred Flores. Fred Flores connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Wilder Arroyo gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
21.01
Jorge Tostado breaks forward. Jorge Tostado flicks a high pass forward to Jhon Ángel who brings the ball under control. Jhon Ángel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
22.34
0-0Nahuel Osorio barges into Luis Nieto. The referee brings Nahuel Osorio to one side and gives him a warning! Luis Nieto runs off the knock.
24.17
Gustavo Orozco flicks a high pass forward. Juan Manuel Torres controls it well on his chest. Juan Manuel Torres lofts in a cross ball towards João Lucas Jorginho. João Lucas Jorginho is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
27.56
1-0Gustavo Orozco passes the ball forward to Juan Manuel Torres. Juan Manuel Torres knocks in a cross ball towards João Lucas Jorginho. João Lucas Jorginho makes a looping header on goal. João Lucas Jorginho scores for Venados Fútbol Club!!
30.31
Gustavo Orozco changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gustavo Orozco shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.14
Gonzalo Moran brings the ball forward. Gonzalo Moran knocks the ball forward to Juan Manuel Torres. Juan Manuel Torres shoots from long range but Wilder Arroyo reads it well. Great keeping!
38.22
Victor Melendez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Manuel Torres. Juan Manuel Torres finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.46
Victor Melendez chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Manuel Torres. Juan Manuel Torres sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Venados Fútbol Club appear unchanged since the first half. Cruz Azul also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Venados Fútbol Club kick off!
48.03
Joaquín Trejo makes a probing pass to Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodrigo Ruggeri who gathers it comfortably.
55.00
Joaquín Trejo kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez lofts in a cross ball towards Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel connects with a diving header. It's there!! Rodrigo Ruggeri has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.22
Gonzalo Moran takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Matias Jairzinho. Matias Jairzinho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Melendez. Victor Melendez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fred Flores. Fred Flores whips in a cross ball towards Juan Manuel Torres. Juan Manuel Torres is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
66.31
Francisco Bombarda deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.22
Gustavo Orozco sees João Lucas Jorginho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. João Lucas Jorginho shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Wilder Arroyo had no chance!! Goal for Venados Fútbol Club!
79.15
Luis Fernando Banuelos threads a neat ball through to Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.14
Luis Nieto hits a low pass to João Lucas Jorginho. João Lucas Jorginho sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
84.34
Nahuel Osorio sees Luis Fernando Banuelos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Fernando Banuelos advances with the ball. Luis Fernando Banuelos knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
85.55
Francisco Bombarda knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez whips in a cross ball towards Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
87.05
Matias Jairzinho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Melendez. Victor Melendez flicks a high pass forward to Fred Flores who brings the ball under control. Fred Flores tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Wilder Arroyo manages to gather it.
89.55
Gustavo Orozco flicks a high pass forward. João Lucas Jorginho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. João Lucas Jorginho knocks in a cross ball towards Fred Flores. Fred Flores is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.9%
32.1%
Play Area
22.6%
50%
27.4%
Scorers
| João Lucas Jorginho 28, 69 Gustavo Orozco 30 Fred Flores 90 | Jhon Ángel 55 Rui Velazquez 66 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gustavo Orozco of Venados Fútbol Club |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rodrigo Ruggeri (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Omar Valencia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gonzalo Moran (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Matias Jairzinho (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Luciano Rojas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gustavo Orozco (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Victor Melendez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Luis Nieto (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | João Lucas Jorginho (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Juan Manuel Torres (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Fred Flores (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Duilio de Buen (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Vasco Bernal (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Decio Bermúdez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Wilder Arroyo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nahuel Osorio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Heriberto Ortega (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gonzalo Anaya (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jorge Tostado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Luis Fernando Banuelos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Joaquín Trejo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Francisco Bombarda (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rui Velazquez (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Jhon Ángel (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Miguel Velazquez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Franco Giménez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Armando Ortiz (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Manolo Andrade (ATT) | 0 | |