Match Report


Cruz AzulCruz Azul     Alebrijes de OaxacaAlebrijes de Oaxaca
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Wilder ArroyoW. Arroyo61
G
1
G
66Joaquín CruzJ. Cruz
Nahuel OsorioN. Osorio65
D
2
D
73José TrejoJ. Trejo
Pedro CarvajalP. Carvajal63
D
3
D
68Rene PonceR. Ponce
Heriberto OrtegaH. Ortega61
D
4
D
68Diogo GarrinchaD. Garrincha
Gonzalo AnayaG. Anaya52
D
5
D
61Daniel FierroD. Fierro
Luis Fernando BanuelosL. Banuelos74
M
6
M
80Gianni HinojosaG. Hinojosa
Joaquín TrejoJ. Trejo72
M
7captain
M
68Vicente BetancourtV. Betancourt
Francisco BombardaF. Bombarda65
M
8
A
74Ian CarbajalI. Carbajal
Rui VelazquezR. Velazquez77
A
9
A
66Alex GonzalesA. Gonzales
Jhon ÁngelJ. Ángel75
A
captain10
A
63Mauricio DominguezM. Dominguez
Miguel VelazquezM. Velazquez74
A
11
A
61Luis PradoL. Prado
 
Franco GiménezF. Giménez63
M
12
G
65Felipe VidalF. Vidal
Armando OrtizA. Ortiz61
A
13
M
64Luis TapiaL. Tapia
Manolo AndradeM. Andrade60
A
14
M
64Juan Carlos FigueroaJ. Figueroa

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Azul where Cruz Azul play host to Alebrijes de Oaxaca. A crowd of 18,119 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cruz Azul are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Alebrijes de Oaxaca appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by David Nieto.


0.00
Cruz Azul start the match!
3.28
Rene Ponce makes a simple pass to Vicente Betancourt. Vicente Betancourt flicks a high pass forward. Ian Carbajal controls it well on his chest. Ian Carbajal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.50
Pedro Carvajal clumsily knocks into Ian Carbajal. The referee calls over Pedro Carvajal and shows him a yellow card! Ian Carbajal runs off the knock.
10.21
Luis Fernando Banuelos flicks a high pass forward. Jhon Ángel controls it well on his chest. Jhon Ángel knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez makes a convincing header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
16.50
Diogo Garrincha flicks a high pass forward. Gianni Hinojosa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gianni Hinojosa flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Carbajal. Ian Carbajal threads the ball through to Mauricio Dominguez but he's offside!
22.56
Vicente Betancourt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Carbajal. Ian Carbajal controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Mauricio Dominguez through on goal. Mauricio Dominguez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.13
Diogo Garrincha flicks a high pass forward. Gianni Hinojosa controls it well on his chest. Gianni Hinojosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Carbajal. Ian Carbajal knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Dominguez. Mauricio Dominguez flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.41
With a delightful solo run, Vicente Betancourt stretches the opposition's defence. Vicente Betancourt lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Dominguez. Mauricio Dominguez heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
30.46
Heriberto Ortega kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Bombarda. Francisco Bombarda passes the ball forward to Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Diogo Garrincha.
32.50
Vicente Betancourt sees Ian Carbajal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ian Carbajal runs straight at the defence! Ian Carbajal side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.05
Joaquín Trejo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Joaquín Trejo tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
44.21
Vicente Betancourt passes the ball forward to Ian Carbajal. Ian Carbajal whips in a cross ball towards Alex Gonzales. Alex Gonzales is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
45.00
Luis Fernando Banuelos receives the ball from a throw-in from Francisco Bombarda. Luis Fernando Banuelos flicks a high pass forward. Jhon Ángel comfortably collects the pass. Jhon Ángel shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Alebrijes de Oaxaca kick off!
47.54
Gonzalo Anaya flicks a high pass forward. Joaquín Trejo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joaquín Trejo knocks the ball forward to Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.22
Rene Ponce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianni Hinojosa. Gianni Hinojosa makes a probing pass to Mauricio Dominguez. Mauricio Dominguez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Wilder Arroyo!
49.23
Daniel Fierro hacks Rui Velazquez from behind! Daniel Fierro is shown the yellow card! Rui Velazquez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
55.15
Vicente Betancourt knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Dominguez. Mauricio Dominguez rushes past Heriberto Ortega! Mauricio Dominguez shoots from just inside the box. Wilder Arroyo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
59.07
Pedro Carvajal flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Bombarda. Francisco Bombarda makes a simple pass to Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez rushes past José Trejo! Some good footwork from Rui Velazquez provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Joaquín Cruz. Excellent save.
71.36
Gianni Hinojosa flicks a high ball forward to Mauricio Dominguez who takes it down. Mauricio Dominguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.49
Diogo Garrincha kicks a strong pass forward to Vicente Betancourt. Vicente Betancourt flicks a high pass forward. Ian Carbajal holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ian Carbajal knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Dominguez. Pedro Carvajal barges into Mauricio Dominguez. Penalty not given!!
81.55
Showing composure, Vicente Betancourt laces a through ball forward to Luis Prado. Luis Prado controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
83.56
José Trejo flicks the ball to his team mate, Vicente Betancourt. Vicente Betancourt flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Gonzales. Alex Gonzales plays a scrappy one-two with Ian Carbajal and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Alex Gonzales provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.10
Miguel Velazquez hacks Daniel Fierro from behind! Miguel Velazquez is shown the yellow card! Daniel Fierro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Francisco Bombarda threads a neat ball through to Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez lofts in a cross ball towards Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Joaquín Cruz. Excellent save.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Cruz Azul

Alebrijes de Oaxaca
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.4%
63.6%
Play Area
28.8%
42.4%
28.8%

Scorers
Jhon Ángel 45
Mauricio Dominguez 23, 55
Ian Carbajal 32

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mauricio Dominguez of Alebrijes de Oaxaca

Match Ratings