Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Unidad Deportiva Solidaridad where Topos de Reynosa play host to Chivas de Guadalajara. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Topos de Reynosa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chivas de Guadalajara appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andrés Olivares.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Topos de Reynosa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chivas de Guadalajara appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andrés Olivares.
0.00
0-0Chivas de Guadalajara start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.34
0-0Javier Ventura hacks Erick Marquez from behind! Javier Ventura is shown the yellow card! Erick Marquez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
8.23
0-0Javier Ventura comes in with a late challenge on Erick Marquez. The referee warns Javier Ventura to calm down! Erick Marquez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.27
0-0Ryan Meredith sees Micheal Lalas in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Micheal Lalas flicks a high pass forward. Alexis Davino controls it well on his chest. Alexis Davino lofts in a cross ball towards Pavel Pineda. Pavel Pineda beats his man to it with a header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.41
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Micheal Lalas plays the ball forward to Alexis Davino. Alexis Davino whips in a cross ball towards Ruben Gonzales. Ruben Gonzales finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Alberto Jimenez. That should have been a goal!
20.52
0-0Javier Ventura chips the ball to his team mate, Ruben Gonzales. Ruben Gonzales knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alberto Jimenez.
24.54
Ryan Meredith chips the ball to his team mate, Diogo Esquivel. Diogo Esquivel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pavel Pineda. Pavel Pineda knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Angel Rodriguez.
26.16
0-0Erick Marquez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manolo Varela. Manolo Varela finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Raul Saenz.
27.18
0-0Corner kick to Chivas de Guadalajara. Esteban Villalobos plays it out to the edge of the box. Alberto Jimenez tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.18
Esteban Villalobos makes an attacking run forward. Esteban Villalobos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.27
0-0Aaron Meredith barges into Ryan Meredith. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ryan Meredith stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.48
Bruno Rios comes in with a late challenge on Rubisel Magana. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rubisel Magana runs off the knock.
40.44
Esteban Villalobos takes a quick throw-in, which Raul Alonso takes on the chest. Raul Alonso surges forward with the ball. Raul Alonso shoots from long range but is denied by Raul Saenz. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Topos de Reynosa appear unchanged since the first half. Chivas de Guadalajara also appear unchanged since the first half. The Chivas de Guadalajara players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Topos de Reynosa kick off the second half!
47.35
Diogo Esquivel runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Diogo Esquivel knocks in a cross ball towards Ruben Gonzales. Ruben Gonzales directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Gustavo Zambrano manages to keep it out.
48.14
With vision, Micheal Lalas laces a weighted ball forward to Ruben Gonzales. Ruben Gonzales knocks in a cross ball towards Alexis Davino. Alexis Davino beats his man to it with a header. Gustavo Zambrano picks it out of the air!
51.16
Erick Marquez threads a neat ball through to Aaron Meredith. Aaron Meredith shoots from long range but is denied by Raul Saenz. Excellent save.
53.04
0-1Alex Carrasco flicks the ball to his team mate, Raul Alonso. Raul Alonso flicks a high pass forward. Rubisel Magana collects the pass. Rubisel Magana hits a low pass to Aaron Meredith. Aaron Meredith shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! He really seems to have settled well at the club.
60.30
Javier Ventura hacks Angel Rodriguez from behind! The referee calls over Javier Ventura again and warns him to calm down! Angel Rodriguez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.24
Fred Canales threads a neat ball through to Manolo Varela. Manolo Varela shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Raul Saenz easily smothers it!
65.09
Esteban Villalobos comes in with a late challenge on Diogo Esquivel. Esteban Villalobos is shown the yellow card! Diogo Esquivel stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.53
Alex Carrasco flicks the ball to his team mate, Esteban Villalobos. Esteban Villalobos flicks a high pass forward. Rubisel Magana holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rubisel Magana threads a neat, attacking ball through to Aaron Meredith. Aaron Meredith looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Raul Saenz is on top of it.
69.21
Angel Rodriguez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Raul Alonso. Showing composure, Raul Alonso laces a through ball forward to Aaron Meredith. Aaron Meredith shoots from 25 yards. Superb reactions from Raul Saenz. What a save!
71.17
Esteban Villalobos makes an attacking run forward. Esteban Villalobos whips in a cross ball towards Manolo Varela. Manolo Varela gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.55
0-1Topos de Reynosa have made a substitution with Neil Russell replacing Micheal Lalas .
78.58
Seeing a gap ahead, Fred Canales plays the ball forward to Manolo Varela. Manolo Varela controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.31
Fred Canales sees Rubisel Magana in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rubisel Magana knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dionisio Tovar.
81.10
With a delightful solo run, Erick Marquez stretches the opposition's defence. Erick Marquez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
84.37
Ryan Meredith flicks a high pass forward. Javier Ventura holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Javier Ventura flicks a high pass forward. Pavel Pineda controls it well on his chest. Pavel Pineda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.7%
60.3%
Play Area
33.8%
47.1%
19.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Raul Saenz of Topos de Reynosa |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Raul Saenz (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Bruno Rios (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Ryan Meredith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dionisio Tovar (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fernando Evans (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Diogo Esquivel (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Javier Ventura (MID) | | 5 |
| 8. | Micheal Lalas (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alexis Davino (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ruben Gonzales (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Pavel Pineda (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Rubisel Quiroz (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Russell (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Diego Lucero (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gustavo Zambrano (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alberto Jimenez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Angel Rodriguez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alex Carrasco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Raul Alonso (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Esteban Villalobos (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Erick Marquez (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Fred Canales (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Aaron Meredith (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Manolo Varela (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rubisel Magana (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Wesley Hayes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Peter Lemus (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kevin Castro (ATT) | 0 | |