Match Report


Chivas de GuadalajaraChivas de Guadalajara     Cruz AzulCruz Azul
Gerry MontenegroGerry Montenegro Computer Player Computer Player
Gustavo ZambranoG. Zambrano75
G
1
G
61Wilder ArroyoW. Arroyo
Wesley HayesW. Hayes72
D
2
D
65Nahuel OsorioN. Osorio
Alberto JimenezA. Jimenez78
D
3
D
63Pedro CarvajalP. Carvajal
Alex CarrascoA. Carrasco78
D
4
D
61Heriberto OrtegaH. Ortega
Peter LemusP. Lemus79
M
5captain
D
52Gonzalo AnayaG. Anaya
Salvador FierroS. Fierro77
M
6
M
75Julio Ricardo MorenoJ. Moreno
Fred CanalesF. Canales78
M
7
M
74Luis Fernando BanuelosL. Banuelos
Jacobo FaríasJ. Farías79
M
8
M
72Joaquín TrejoJ. Trejo
Kevin CastroK. Castro75
A
9
A
77Rui VelazquezR. Velazquez
Manolo VarelaM. Varela76
A
captain10
A
75Jhon ÁngelJ. Ángel
Jorge AyovíJ. Ayoví75
A
11
A
74Miguel VelazquezM. Velazquez
 
Roger SaldanaR. Saldana69
D
12
M
65Francisco BombardaF. Bombarda
Raul AlonsoR. Alonso78
M
13
M
63Franco GiménezF. Giménez
Aaron MeredithA. Meredith75
A
14
A
61Armando OrtizA. Ortiz

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Omnilife where Chivas de Guadalajara play host to Cruz Azul. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chivas de Guadalajara are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cruz Azul appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Heriberto Leon.


0.00
Chivas de Guadalajara kick off and get the first half underway!
3.15
Wesley Hayes knocks the ball forward to Salvador Fierro. Salvador Fierro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jorge Ayoví. Jorge Ayoví finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
8.48
Nahuel Osorio threads the ball through to Joaquín Trejo. Joaquín Trejo knocks the ball forward to Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Miguel Velazquez. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Miguel Velazquez provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.36
Julio Ricardo Moreno takes the throw-in. Joaquín Trejo flicks a high pass forward. Rui Velazquez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rui Velazquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.18
Luis Fernando Banuelos makes a simple pass to Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez edges inside the box! Miguel Velazquez comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it rises well off target!
15.39
Wesley Hayes knocks the ball to his team mate, Fred Canales. Fred Canales takes it forward alone. Fred Canales makes a probing pass between the defence to Kevin Castro. Some good footwork from Kevin Castro provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.53
Salvador Fierro flicks the ball to his team mate, Manolo Varela. Manolo Varela rushes past Heriberto Ortega! Manolo Varela strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
20.09
Alberto Jimenez flicks a high pass forward to Salvador Fierro who brings the ball under control. Salvador Fierro flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Castro who brings the ball under control. Kevin Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Manolo Varela. Manolo Varela directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.38
Wesley Hayes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fred Canales. Fred Canales chips the ball to his team mate, Jorge Ayoví. Jorge Ayoví makes a probing pass to Manolo Varela but he's offside!
26.23
Joaquín Trejo plays the ball forward to Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Gustavo Zambrano gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
27.44
Julio Ricardo Moreno chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez deftly passes the ball to Rui Velazquez, releasing him through on goal. Rui Velazquez tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Gustavo Zambrano.
28.37
Joaquín Trejo takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Nahuel Osorio looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.10
Jacobo Farías changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jacobo Farías lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Ayoví. Nahuel Osorio hacks Jorge Ayoví from behind! Penalty not given!!
34.28
Salvador Fierro picks a pass forward to Jorge Ayoví. Jorge Ayoví whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Castro. Kevin Castro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball strikes Gonzalo Anaya's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
39.29
Fred Canales threads the ball through to Jorge Ayoví. Jorge Ayoví shoots from 20 yards but Wilder Arroyo reads it well. Nice keeping!
40.09
Joaquín Trejo hits a low pass to Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel whips in a cross ball towards Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez connects with a diving header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Julio Ricardo Moreno flicks a high pass forward. Rui Velazquez collects the pass. Rui Velazquez lofts in a cross ball towards Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel directs the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from Gustavo Zambrano keeps it out!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Cruz Azul kick off!
47.14
Luis Fernando Banuelos passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.13
Chivas de Guadalajara are in full control of this game.
53.46
Alex Carrasco hits a low pass to Salvador Fierro. Salvador Fierro kicks a strong pass forward to Jorge Ayoví. Jorge Ayoví whips in a cross ball towards Manolo Varela. Manolo Varela connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Wilder Arroyo with no chance!! Goal for Chivas de Guadalajara!
59.37
Jacobo Farías flicks a high pass forward to Manolo Varela who brings the ball under control. Manolo Varela controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
61.33
Nahuel Osorio flicks a high pass forward. Julio Ricardo Moreno collects the pass. Julio Ricardo Moreno sees space and advances. Julio Ricardo Moreno finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.56
Pedro Carvajal brings the ball forward. Pedro Carvajal hits a low pass to Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wesley Hayes.
67.08
Salvador Fierro threads the ball through to Manolo Varela. Manolo Varela sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
69.48
Fred Canales threads a neat ball through to Jorge Ayoví. Jorge Ayoví lofts in a cross ball towards Manolo Varela. Heriberto Ortega clumsily knocks into Manolo Varela. Manolo Varela appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
75.53
Salvador Fierro sees Kevin Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Castro runs straight at the defence! Kevin Castro rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Wilder Arroyo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
78.23
Heriberto Ortega flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Fernando Banuelos. Luis Fernando Banuelos makes a simple pass to Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez knocks in a cross ball towards Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Gustavo Zambrano gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
84.45
Heriberto Ortega sees Julio Ricardo Moreno in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julio Ricardo Moreno darts forward. Julio Ricardo Moreno lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez makes a deft header but it's well over the bar!
85.57
Julio Ricardo Moreno darts forward. Julio Ricardo Moreno runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Julio Ricardo Moreno provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Joaquín Trejo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Gustavo Zambrano.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Chivas de Guadalajara

Cruz Azul
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
7
7
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.8%
48.2%
Play Area
30.1%
42.2%
27.7%

Scorers
Kevin Castro 15, 76
Manolo Varela 20, 53
Miguel Velazquez 8
Julio Ricardo Moreno 86

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Castro of Chivas de Guadalajara

Match Ratings
1.Gustavo Zambrano (GK)
7
2.Wesley Hayes (DEF)
6
3.Alberto Jimenez (DEF)
6
4.Alex Carrasco (DEF)
6
5.Peter Lemus (MID)
6
6.Salvador Fierro (MID)
7
7.Fred Canales (MID)
7
8.Jacobo Farías (MID)
6
9.Kevin Castro (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Manolo Varela (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Jorge Ayoví (ATT)
7
 
12.Roger Saldana (DEF)
0
13.Raul Alonso (MID)
0
14.Aaron Meredith (ATT)
0

1.Wilder Arroyo (GK)
6
2.Nahuel Osorio (DEF)
6
3.Pedro Carvajal (DEF)
6
4.Heriberto Ortega (DEF)
6
5.Gonzalo Anaya (DEF)
6
6.Julio Ricardo Moreno (MID)goal scored
8
7.Luis Fernando Banuelos (MID)
6
8.Joaquín Trejo (MID)
6
9.Rui Velazquez (ATT)
6
10.Jhon Ángel (ATT)
7
11.Miguel Velazquez (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Francisco Bombarda (MID)
0
13.Franco Giménez (MID)
0
14.Armando Ortiz (ATT)
0