Match Report


Cruz AzulCruz Azul     Alacranes de DurangoAlacranes de Durango
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Wilder ArroyoW. Arroyo61
G
1
G
59Humberto LemusH. Lemus
Nahuel OsorioN. Osorio65
D
2
D
73Fred GomezF. Gomez
Pedro CarvajalP. Carvajal63
D
captain3
D
67Luís EspinosaL. Espinosa
Heriberto OrtegaH. Ortega61
D
4captain
D
64Pablo CastroP. Castro
Gonzalo AnayaG. Anaya52
D
5
D
58Luís CorderoL. Cordero
Julio Ricardo MorenoJ. Moreno75
M
6
M
77Erick SaldanaE. Saldana
Luis Fernando BanuelosL. Banuelos74
M
7
M
69Harold PalacioH. Palacio
Joaquín TrejoJ. Trejo72
M
8
A
69Sixto DelgadoS. Delgado
Rui VelazquezR. Velazquez77
A
9
A
66Christian DeleonC. Deleon
Jhon ÁngelJ. Ángel75
A
10
A
64Augusto LuceroA. Lucero
Armando OrtizA. Ortiz61
A
11
A
62Ivan VelasquezI. Velasquez
 
Francisco BombardaF. Bombarda65
M
12
M
67Frank ZapataF. Zapata
Franco GiménezF. Giménez63
M
13
M
63Bryan GraciaB. Gracia
Manolo AndradeM. Andrade60
A
14
M
62Ivan BernalI. Bernal

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Azul where Cruz Azul play host to Alacranes de Durango. A crowd of 18,229 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cruz Azul are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Alacranes de Durango appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Heriberto Leon.


0.00
Cruz Azul kick off and get the first half underway!
4.16
Pablo Castro flicks a high pass forward. Harold Palacio controls it well on his chest. Harold Palacio sees Christian Deleon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christian Deleon whips in a cross ball towards Augusto Lucero. Augusto Lucero beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.12
Joaquín Trejo flicks the ball to his team mate, Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez whips in a cross ball towards Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
12.06
Harold Palacio decides to run forward with the ball. Harold Palacio chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Deleon. Christian Deleon comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but it curls horrendously wide!
14.23
Pedro Carvajal makes a probing pass to Julio Ricardo Moreno. With vision, Julio Ricardo Moreno plays the ball forward to Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.13
Harold Palacio passes the ball forward to Christian Deleon. Christian Deleon knocks in a cross ball towards Sixto Delgado. Sixto Delgado flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
16.44
Gonzalo Anaya takes a quick throw-in. Nahuel Osorio threads a neat ball through to Julio Ricardo Moreno. Julio Ricardo Moreno brings the ball forward. Julio Ricardo Moreno knocks in a cross ball towards Armando Ortiz. Armando Ortiz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
20.54
Pablo Castro makes a simple pass to Harold Palacio. Harold Palacio knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Velasquez. Ivan Velasquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Augusto Lucero. Augusto Lucero side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
21.10
Luís Espinosa hits a low pass to Harold Palacio. Harold Palacio chips the ball to his team mate, Sixto Delgado. Sixto Delgado knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gonzalo Anaya.
22.13
Harold Palacio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Velasquez. Seeing a gap ahead, Ivan Velasquez plays the ball forward to Sixto Delgado who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from Sixto Delgado provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
30.08
Gonzalo Anaya darts forward. Gonzalo Anaya flicks a high pass forward to Rui Velazquez who brings the ball under control. Rui Velazquez whips in a cross ball towards Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Humberto Lemus has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.34
Harold Palacio runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Harold Palacio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sixto Delgado but the linesman indicates offside!
36.10
Harold Palacio kicks a strong pass forward to Sixto Delgado. Sixto Delgado knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wilder Arroyo who gathers it comfortably.
38.14
Joaquín Trejo makes a probing pass to Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luís Cordero.
39.17
Nahuel Osorio flicks a high pass forward to Joaquín Trejo who brings the ball under control. Joaquín Trejo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Joaquín Trejo lofts in a cross ball towards Armando Ortiz. Armando Ortiz rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
44.53
Seeing a gap ahead, Julio Ricardo Moreno plays the ball forward to Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez knocks in a cross ball towards Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel makes a convincing header. The shot is on target but blocked by Pablo Castro. That should have been a goal!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Alacranes de Durango get the second half underway!
48.20
Joaquín Trejo threads a neat ball through to Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.31
Luis Fernando Banuelos runs straight at the opposition's defence. Luis Fernando Banuelos knocks the ball forward to Armando Ortiz but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
61.36
Pedro Carvajal passes the ball forward to Luis Fernando Banuelos. Luis Fernando Banuelos passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel lofts in a cross ball towards Armando Ortiz. Armando Ortiz gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a lousy effort!
67.09
Joaquín Trejo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pablo Castro.
72.51
Luís Espinosa takes it forward alone. Luís Espinosa threads a neat ball through to Christian Deleon. Christian Deleon knocks in a cross ball towards Sixto Delgado. Sixto Delgado beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Alacranes de Durango!
75.37
Julio Ricardo Moreno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Armando Ortiz. Armando Ortiz shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
77.13
Nahuel Osorio flicks a high pass forward. Joaquín Trejo controls it well on his chest. Joaquín Trejo knocks the ball to his team mate, Armando Ortiz. Armando Ortiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.11
Luís Espinosa flicks a high pass forward. Erick Saldana holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Erick Saldana threads the ball through to Sixto Delgado. Sixto Delgado lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Velasquez. Ivan Velasquez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.41
Pedro Carvajal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joaquín Trejo. Joaquín Trejo flicks a high pass forward. Jhon Ángel collects the pass. Jhon Ángel lofts in a cross ball towards Armando Ortiz. Armando Ortiz flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Humberto Lemus.
88.57
It's a corner kick which Joaquín Trejo takes quickly, playing the ball short to Nahuel Osorio. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Nahuel Osorio provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Luís Cordero sees a break and surges forward. Luís Cordero flicks a high pass forward to Christian Deleon who brings the ball under control. Christian Deleon shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Cruz Azul

Alacranes de Durango
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
25%
43.2%
31.8%

Scorers
Jhon Ángel 30
Augusto Lucero 4
Sixto Delgado 22, 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sixto Delgado of Alacranes de Durango

Match Ratings
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)
7
7.Luis Fernando Banuelos (MID)
6
8.Joaquín Trejo (MID)
8
9.Rui Velazquez (ATT)
7
10.Jhon Ángel (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Armando Ortiz (ATT)
6
 
12.Francisco Bombarda (MID)
0
13.Franco Giménez (MID)
0
14.Manolo Andrade (ATT)
0

1.Humberto Lemus (GK)
6
2.Fred Gomez (DEF)
6
3.Luís Espinosa (DEF)
7
4.Pablo Castro (DEF)
6
5.Luís Cordero (DEF)
6
6.Erick Saldana (MID)
7
7.Harold Palacio (MID)
8
8.Sixto Delgado (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
9.Christian Deleon (ATT)
7
10.Augusto Lucero (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Ivan Velasquez (ATT)
7
 
12.Frank Zapata (MID)
0
13.Bryan Gracia (MID)
0
14.Ivan Bernal (MID)
0