Match Report


Cruz AzulCruz Azul     Club Leones NegrosClub Leones Negros
Computer Player Computer Player Gary Shapland Gary Shapland
Wilder ArroyoW. Arroyo61
G
1
G
76Gabriel RomeroG. Romero
Nahuel OsorioN. Osorio65
D
2
D
67Thomas SaavedraT. Saavedra
Pedro CarvajalP. Carvajal63
D
3
D
70Adalberto AguileraA. Aguilera
Heriberto OrtegaH. Ortega61
D
4
D
73Darryl MorrisD. Morris
Gonzalo AnayaG. Anaya52
D
5
M
56Luca AurellioL. Aurellio
Julio Ricardo MorenoJ. Moreno75
M
6
M
77Iván RuidíazI. Ruidíaz
Luis Fernando BanuelosL. Banuelos74
M
7
M
69Wallace RobertsW. Roberts
Joaquín TrejoJ. Trejo72
M
8
M
78Joao RomeroJ. Romero
Rui VelazquezR. Velazquez77
A
9
A
72Thomas RiveroT. Rivero
Jhon ÁngelJ. Ángel75
A
captain10captain
A
73Juan AranoJ. Arano
Miguel VelazquezM. Velazquez74
A
11
A
60jonathan Zamoraj. Zamora
 
Francisco BombardaF. Bombarda65
M
12
A
70Manuel RomanoM. Romano
Franco GiménezF. Giménez63
M
13
A
55Julián AlvaradoJ. Alvarado
Armando OrtizA. Ortiz61
A
14
M
52Darryl FisherD. Fisher

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Azul where Cruz Azul play host to Club Leones Negros in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cruz Azul are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Club Leones Negros appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Guilherme Aguilera.


0.00
The first half starts with Club Leones Negros kicking off!
2.05
Darryl Morris hacks Miguel Velazquez from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Miguel Velazquez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
2.05
Free kick to Cruz Azul just outside the area...
3.55
Rui Velazquez slowly runs up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
4.30
Luca Aurellio brings the ball forward. Luca Aurellio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.56
Iván Ruidíaz flicks a high pass forward to Thomas Rivero who brings the ball under control. Thomas Rivero knocks in a cross ball towards jonathan Zamora. jonathan Zamora powers a header at goal. Wilder Arroyo punches it away to safety.
10.18
Luis Fernando Banuelos picks a pass forward to Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
14.27
Iván Ruidíaz flicks a high pass forward. jonathan Zamora holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. jonathan Zamora knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Arano. With a superhuman jump, Juan Arano connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. 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.
18.19
Darryl Morris chips the ball to his team mate, Wallace Roberts. Wallace Roberts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, jonathan Zamora. jonathan Zamora knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.43
Rui Velazquez catches Thomas Saavedra on the ankles. The referee calls over Rui Velazquez and warns him to calm down! Thomas Saavedra gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
22.34
Without breaking stride, Luis Fernando Banuelos plays the ball forward to Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gabriel Romero who gathers it comfortably.
24.09
Luis Fernando Banuelos makes a simple pass to Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
28.57
Joaquín Trejo takes it forward alone. Joaquín Trejo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
30.46
Thomas Saavedra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wallace Roberts. Seeing a gap ahead, Wallace Roberts laces a through ball forward to Juan Arano. Juan Arano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.15
Thomas Saavedra receives the ball from a throw-in from Darryl Morris. Thomas Saavedra flicks a high pass forward. Iván Ruidíaz collects the pass. Iván Ruidíaz threads a neat ball through to Thomas Rivero. Thomas Rivero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Wilder Arroyo gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
33.51
Darryl Morris flicks a high ball forward to Wallace Roberts who takes it down. Wallace Roberts hits a low pass to Thomas Rivero. Thomas Rivero whips in a cross ball towards Juan Arano. Juan Arano directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Pedro Carvajal happens to be in the right place to block it.
34.20
Luca Aurellio makes a probing pass to jonathan Zamora. jonathan Zamora flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Rivero. Thomas Rivero takes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
36.29
Joao Romero makes a probing pass to jonathan Zamora. jonathan Zamora knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nahuel Osorio.
39.03
Darryl Morris makes a simple pass to Joao Romero. Joao Romero kicks a strong pass forward to jonathan Zamora. jonathan Zamora lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Arano. Juan Arano is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
44.13
Iván Ruidíaz flicks a high pass forward. jonathan Zamora holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. jonathan Zamora lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Rivero. Thomas Rivero connects with a diving header but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cruz Azul appear unchanged since the first half. Club Leones Negros also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Cruz Azul kick off the second half!
47.18
Heriberto Ortega flicks a high ball forward to Julio Ricardo Moreno who takes it down. Julio Ricardo Moreno chips the ball to his team mate, Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
48.15
Darryl Morris controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joao Romero. Joao Romero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Arano. Juan Arano knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Rivero. Thomas Rivero flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Thomas Rivero!
51.42
Luis Fernando Banuelos makes a simple pass to Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adalberto Aguilera.
53.36
Joaquín Trejo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez skips past Thomas Saavedra! Miguel Velazquez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Adalberto Aguilera's leg.
54.07
Iván Ruidíaz comes in with a late challenge on Luis Fernando Banuelos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luis Fernando Banuelos stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.41
Luca Aurellio knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Rivero. Thomas Rivero whips in a cross ball towards Juan Arano. Juan Arano knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.29
Iván Ruidíaz hits a low pass to jonathan Zamora. jonathan Zamora knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Rivero. Thomas Rivero outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
61.29
Joao Romero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Arano. Juan Arano shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
63.53
Club Leones Negros are dictating the run of play here today.
66.24
Luca Aurellio threads a neat ball through to Thomas Rivero. Thomas Rivero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Carvajal.
69.39
Darryl Morris flicks a high pass forward to Luca Aurellio who brings the ball neatly under control. Luca Aurellio flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Rivero controls it well on his chest. Thomas Rivero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wilder Arroyo who gathers it comfortably.
72.03
Wallace Roberts makes a probing pass to Juan Arano. Juan Arano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Carvajal.
75.38
Adalberto Aguilera flicks the ball to his team mate, Joao Romero. Joao Romero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Arano. Juan Arano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.46
Darryl Morris flicks a high pass forward to Luca Aurellio who brings the ball under control. Luca Aurellio knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Rivero. Thomas Rivero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wilder Arroyo who gathers it comfortably.
79.45
Wallace Roberts flicks a high pass forward. jonathan Zamora collects the pass. jonathan Zamora knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Arano. Juan Arano outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it slams into the crowd!
83.56
Joaquín Trejo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Joaquín Trejo knocks the ball forward, putting Miguel Velazquez through on goal. Miguel Velazquez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
84.15
Nahuel Osorio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joaquín Trejo. Joaquín Trejo flicks a high pass forward to Rui Velazquez who brings the ball neatly under control. Rui Velazquez passes the ball forward but Jhon Ángel is offside!
85.52
Joaquín Trejo kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
87.26
Wallace Roberts sees jonathan Zamora in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. jonathan Zamora cuts inside the box! jonathan Zamora cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Iván Ruidíaz threads the ball through to jonathan Zamora. jonathan Zamora plays a quick one-two with Juan Arano and rushes in on goal... Pedro Carvajal barges into jonathan Zamora. Penalty not given!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Cruz Azul

Club Leones Negros
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
1
9
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
30.3%
69.7%
Play Area
32.6%
42.7%
24.7%

Scorers
Juan Arano 39, 55
Thomas Rivero 48
jonathan Zamora 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Juan Arano of Club Leones Negros

Match Ratings