Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Unidad Deportiva Solidaridad where Topos de Reynosa play host to Atlético San Luis. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Topos de Reynosa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Atlético San Luis appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andrés Olivares.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Topos de Reynosa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Atlético San Luis appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andrés Olivares.
0.00
0-0Atlético San Luis kick off!
2.04
0-0Javier Ventura chips the ball to his team mate, Pavel Pineda. Pavel Pineda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.04
Heitor Ednilson sees a break and surges forward. Heitor Ednilson flicks a high pass forward. Heitor Alvaréz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Heitor Alvaréz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dionisio Tovar.
10.20
0-0Favio Lopez knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Salvatierra. Hugo Salvatierra plays a quick one-two with Billy Pickens and rushes in on goal... Hugo Salvatierra comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Solid save from Raul Saenz. What a great pair of hands!
14.07
Martim Madrigal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabian Velasquez. Fabian Velasquez makes a simple pass to Heitor Alvaréz. Heitor Alvaréz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dionisio Tovar.
18.53
0-0Ruben Gonzales hacks Martim Madrigal from behind! The referee brings Ruben Gonzales to one side and gives him a warning! Martim Madrigal gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.46
Javier Ventura threads a neat ball through to Alexis Davino. Alexis Davino knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Heitor Ednilson.
24.45
Martim Madrigal makes a simple pass to Oscar Cardenas. Oscar Cardenas hits a low pass to Billy Pickens. Billy Pickens lofts in a cross ball towards Heitor Alvaréz. Heitor Alvaréz gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
27.37
Edward Luis Chávez flicks a high ball forward to Heitor Alvaréz who takes it down. Heitor Alvaréz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.51
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.52
Javier Ventura runs straight at the opposition's defence. Javier Ventura plays a scrappy one-two with Pavel Pineda and advances towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Javier Ventura provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Solid save from Sidney Nelson.
34.07
0-0Favio Lopez decides to run forward with the ball. Favio Lopez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
40.08
Diogo Esquivel brings the ball forward. Diogo Esquivel whips in a cross ball towards Pavel Pineda. Pavel Pineda jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Topos de Reynosa appear unchanged since the first half. Atlético San Luis also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Topos de Reynosa kick off!
47.38
0-0Fabian Velasquez catches Diogo Esquivel on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Diogo Esquivel runs off the knock.
48.40
Edward Luis Chávez makes a simple pass to Billy Pickens. Billy Pickens shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Raul Saenz.
49.21
0-0Favio Lopez takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Billy Pickens strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
51.41
Edward Luis Chávez sees Hugo Salvatierra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Salvatierra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ryan Meredith.
53.38
Ricardo Serna laces a through ball forward to Favio Lopez. Favio Lopez flicks a high ball forward to Heitor Alvaréz who takes it down. Heitor Alvaréz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.35
Heitor Alvaréz clumsily knocks into Bruno Rios. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bruno Rios stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.12
0-0Hugo Salvatierra clumsily knocks into Bruno Rios. Hugo Salvatierra is given a warning by the referee! Bruno Rios stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.16
Heitor Ednilson knocks the ball forward to Favio Lopez. Favio Lopez threads a neat ball through to Heitor Alvaréz. Heitor Alvaréz tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
61.03
With great vision, Micheal Lalas plays the ball forward to Ruben Gonzales. Ruben Gonzales lofts in a cross ball towards Pavel Pineda. Pavel Pineda connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
63.37
1-0Diogo Esquivel decides to run forward with the ball. Diogo Esquivel whips in a cross ball towards Alexis Davino. Alexis Davino is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.41
Diogo Esquivel advances with the ball. Diogo Esquivel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
67.22
Fabian Velasquez makes a simple pass to Billy Pickens. Billy Pickens plays a scrappy one-two with Hugo Salvatierra and advances towards the goal... Billy Pickens side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
75.51
Oscar Cardenas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Salvatierra. Hugo Salvatierra shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.33
1-0Topos de Reynosa have made a substitution with Neil Russell replacing Micheal Lalas .
81.39
With vision, Ryan Meredith plays the ball forward to Neil Russell. Neil Russell surges forward with the ball. Neil Russell knocks in a cross ball towards Pavel Pineda. Pavel Pineda connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.47
2-0Javier Ventura catches Fabian Velasquez in the face with his elbow. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Fabian Velasquez is a little dazed but should be okay.
85.45
Diogo Esquivel flicks a high ball forward to Ruben Gonzales who gracefully takes it down. Ruben Gonzales knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ricardo Serna.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
44.9%
55.1%
Play Area
26.9%
43.6%
29.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Diogo Esquivel of Topos de Reynosa |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Raul Saenz (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Bruno Rios (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ryan Meredith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dionisio Tovar (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fernando Evans (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Diogo Esquivel (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Javier Ventura (MID) |  | 3 |
| 8. | Micheal Lalas (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alexis Davino (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Ruben Gonzales (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Pavel Pineda (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Rubisel Quiroz (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Russell (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Diego Lucero (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Sidney Nelson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Heitor Ednilson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Martim Madrigal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ricardo Serna (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Oscar Cardenas (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Edward Luis Chávez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Fabian Velasquez (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Favio Lopez (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Billy Pickens (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Heitor Alvaréz (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Hugo Salvatierra (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Efren Bonilla (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nuno Ybarra (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gabriel Méndez (ATT) | 0 | |