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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Cuauhtémoc where Puebla FC 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.
Both Puebla FC and Chivas de Guadalajara are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Arturo Vargas.


0.00
Puebla FC kick off!
6.52
Angel Rodriguez takes it forward alone. Angel Rodriguez flicks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Meredith. Aaron Meredith shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Israel de Nigris!
9.54
Fred Canales flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Ayoví collects the pass. Jorge Ayoví shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.42
Simão Rosa threads the ball through to Sebastián Álvarez. Sebastián Álvarez whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Reggi. Bruno Reggi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's well over the bar!
18.09
Antonio Sanchez flicks a high pass forward. Marco Bernal holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marco Bernal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hamilton Tellez. Hamilton Tellez sees Sebastián Álvarez just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Sebastián Álvarez tries a spectacular strike. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
20.04
Raul Alonso chips the ball to his team mate, Rubisel Magana. Rubisel Magana sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
21.34
Alberto Jimenez makes a probing pass to Peter Lemus. Peter Lemus advances with the ball. Peter Lemus shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.36
Rui Mata catches Fred Canales on the ankles. The referee brings Rui Mata to one side and gives him a warning! Fred Canales hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.38
Hayder Magana sees space and advances. Hayder Magana shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Gustavo Zambrano manages to gather it.
30.07
Raul Alonso threads a neat ball through to Rubisel Magana. Rubisel Magana shoots from outside the area but Israel de Nigris is on top of it.
36.56
Peter Lemus sees space and advances. Peter Lemus shoots from 25 yards. Superb reactions from Israel de Nigris. What a save!
40.24
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
42.46
Raul Alonso knocks the ball forward to Jorge Ayoví. Jorge Ayoví controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Puebla FC 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
Chivas de Guadalajara start the second half!
48.40
Hayder Magana flicks a high pass forward to Hamilton Tellez who brings the ball under control. Hamilton Tellez plays a scrappy one-two with Bruno Reggi and advances towards the goal... Hamilton Tellez shoots from just inside the box. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
49.42
Angel Rodriguez threads a neat ball through to Raul Alonso. Raul Alonso flicks a high pass forward to Rubisel Magana who brings the ball under control. Rubisel Magana shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Israel de Nigris. Excellent save.
51.46
Erick Marquez knocks the ball forward to Aaron Meredith. Aaron Meredith sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Israel de Nigris is on top of it.
53.58
Fred Canales kicks a strong pass forward to Aaron Meredith. Aaron Meredith tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.52
Fred Canales threads a neat ball through to Rubisel Magana. Rubisel Magana knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ezequiel Cervantes.
59.41
Peter Lemus catches Marco Bernal on the ankles. The referee warns Peter Lemus to calm down! Marco Bernal runs off the knock.
60.22
Erick Marquez sees space and advances. Erick Marquez whips in a cross ball towards Rubisel Magana. Rubisel Magana heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
63.30
Erick Marquez catches Hayder Magana on the ankles. The referee calls over Erick Marquez and shows him a yellow card! Hayder Magana runs off the knock.
65.39
Alberto Jimenez catches Bruno Reggi on the ankles. Alberto Jimenez is shown the yellow card! Bruno Reggi stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.00
Marco Bernal sees space and advances. Marco Bernal passes the ball forward but Bruno Reggi is offside!
72.36
Ezequiel Cervantes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hayder Magana. With a delightful solo run, Hayder Magana stretches the opposition's defence. Hayder Magana plays a scrappy one-two with Bruno Reggi and stumbles forward towards the goal... Hayder Magana cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.32
Rui Mata makes a simple pass to Bruno Reggi. Bruno Reggi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Angel Rodriguez.
81.21
Wesley Hayes chips the ball to his team mate, Fred Canales. Fred Canales flicks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Ayoví. Jorge Ayoví finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.4%
53.6%
Play Area
30.4%
46.4%
23.2%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Israel de Nigris of Puebla FC

Match Ratings
1.Israel de Nigris (GK)
9
2.Ezequiel Cervantes (DEF)
6
3.Antonio Sanchez (DEF)
6
4.Mateo Fabbri (DEF)
6
5.Hayder Magana (MID)
8
6.Rui Mata (MID)
6
7.Marco Bernal (MID)
6
8.Simão Rosa (MID)
6
9.Bruno Reggi (ATT)
6
10.Hamilton Tellez (ATT)
6
11.Sebastián Álvarez (ATT)
6
 
12.Delio Quintero (GK)
0
13.Sixto Miranda (DEF)
0
14.Juan Carlos Pina (ATT)
0

1.Gustavo Zambrano (GK)
7
2.Wesley Hayes (DEF)
6
3.Alberto Jimenez (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Angel Rodriguez (DEF)
7
5.Peter Lemus (MID)
7
6.Fred Canales (MID)
8
7.Erick Marquez (MID)yellow card
6
8.Raul Alonso (MID)
7
9.Aaron Meredith (ATT)
6
10.Jorge Ayoví (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Rubisel Magana (ATT)
6
 
12.Roger Saldana (DEF)
0
13.Jacobo Farías (MID)
0
14.Kevin Castro (ATT)
0