Match Report


Club NecaxaClub Necaxa     Pumas de la UNAMPumas de la UNAM
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Chris GallardoC. Gallardo59
G
1
G
64Patricio GonzálezP. González
Vinicius JairzinhoV. Jairzinho71
D
2
D
75Juan Carlos BarraganJ. Barragan
Rubisel BenavidesR. Benavides71
D
3captain
D
72Ian ReyesI. Reyes
Gonzalo BeltranG. Beltran67
D
4
D
66Manolo ZavalaM. Zavala
Nuno CortesN. Cortes67
D
5
M
75Ruben BecerraR. Becerra
Ezequiel MorenoE. Moreno71
M
6
M
75Otoniel DueñasO. Dueñas
Marvin AckleyM. Ackley70
M
7
M
70Lukas RenteriaL. Renteria
Omar VelazquezO. Velazquez69
M
captain8
M
68Maximiliano EscobarM. Escobar
Manuel MedinaM. Medina72
A
9
A
71Luis ZamoraL. Zamora
Fernando AurelioF. Aurelio72
A
10
A
70Duilio TorresD. Torres
Bernabé MartinezB. Martinez70
A
11
A
68Lucas ThomeL. Thome
 
Bruno OlivaresB. Olivares69
A
12
A
68Eduardo OlivaresE. Olivares
Isaac FrancoI. Franco68
M
13
A
67Cristian EscamillaC. Escamilla
Antonio OlivaresA. Olivares68
M
14
D
65Lukas ReynosoL. Reynoso

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Victoria where Club Necaxa play host to Pumas de la UNAM. A crowd of 17,440 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Club Necaxa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Pumas de la UNAM appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arturo Vargas.


0.00
The whistle blows and Pumas de la UNAM kick off!
2.29
Manolo Zavala sees Ruben Becerra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruben Becerra chips the ball to his team mate, Lucas Thome. Lucas Thome knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Gallardo who gathers it comfortably.
6.47
Omar Velazquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Aurelio. Fernando Aurelio lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Medina. Manuel Medina is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.20
Manolo Zavala makes a probing pass to Maximiliano Escobar. Maximiliano Escobar makes an attacking run forward. Maximiliano Escobar lofts in a cross ball towards Lucas Thome. Lucas Thome knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
10.57
Ezequiel Moreno flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Aurelio who takes it down. Fernando Aurelio lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Medina. Manuel Medina outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it curls horrendously wide!
14.56
Ian Reyes picks a pass forward to Ruben Becerra. Ruben Becerra flicks a high pass forward. Lucas Thome holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lucas Thome whips in a cross ball towards Luis Zamora. Luis Zamora directs the ball goalwards with his head. Chris Gallardo punches it away to safety.
15.47
Maximiliano Escobar hits a low pass to Lucas Thome. Lucas Thome whips in a cross ball towards Luis Zamora. Luis Zamora connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.33
Otoniel Dueñas advances with the ball. Otoniel Dueñas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Gallardo who gathers it comfortably.
22.29
Lucas Thome hacks Rubisel Benavides from behind! Lucas Thome is shown the yellow card! Rubisel Benavides hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.08
Manolo Zavala flicks a high ball forward to Lukas Renteria who gracefully takes it down. Lukas Renteria makes an attacking run forward. Lukas Renteria lofts in a cross ball towards Lucas Thome. Lucas Thome gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.45
Omar Velazquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Bernabé Martinez. Bernabé Martinez whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Aurelio. Fernando Aurelio beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Fernando Aurelio!
39.02
Marvin Ackley makes an attacking run forward. Marvin Ackley shoots from 20 yards but somehow Patricio González manages to keep it out.
40.04
Vinicius Jairzinho flicks the ball to his team mate, Ezequiel Moreno. Ezequiel Moreno hits a low pass to Manuel Medina. Manuel Medina knocks in a cross ball towards Bernabé Martinez. Bernabé Martinez makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Patricio González has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
Manolo Zavala flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Becerra holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruben Becerra brings the ball forward. Ruben Becerra knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Gallardo who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Club Necaxa appear unchanged since the first half. Pumas de la UNAM also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Club Necaxa get the second half underway!
51.47
Rubisel Benavides chips the ball to his team mate, Omar Velazquez. Omar Velazquez flicks a high pass forward to Manuel Medina who brings the ball under control. Manuel Medina knocks in a cross ball towards Bernabé Martinez. Bernabé Martinez flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
54.25
Ian Reyes makes a probing pass to Lukas Renteria. Lukas Renteria makes a probing pass to Luis Zamora. Luis Zamora knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Duilio Torres is offside!
55.26
Marvin Ackley kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Aurelio. Fernando Aurelio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Manolo Zavala.
59.37
Manolo Zavala flicks the ball to his team mate, Otoniel Dueñas. Otoniel Dueñas runs straight at the opposition's defence. Otoniel Dueñas finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
60.32
Club Necaxa have made a substitution with Antonio Olivares replacing Bernabé Martinez .Pumas de la UNAM have made 2 substitutions with Eduardo Olivares replacing Juan Carlos Barragan and Cristian Escamilla replacing Lukas Renteria .
66.11
Ezequiel Moreno flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Medina collects the pass. Manuel Medina shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
71.41
Seeing a gap ahead, Ezequiel Moreno plays the ball forward to Antonio Olivares. Antonio Olivares shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
77.39
Club Necaxa have made 2 substitutions with Bruno Olivares replacing Rubisel Benavides and Isaac Franco replacing Omar Velazquez .Pumas de la UNAM have made a substitution with Lukas Reynoso replacing Lucas Thome .
79.12
Manolo Zavala passes the ball forward to Cristian Escamilla. Cristian Escamilla knocks the ball forward to Lukas Reynoso. Lukas Reynoso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Gallardo who gathers it comfortably.
81.50
Isaac Franco changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Isaac Franco knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Aurelio. Fernando Aurelio powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
84.20
Seeing Gonzalo Beltran's run, Bruno Olivares quickly throws the ball into his path. Gonzalo Beltran breaks forward. Showing intelligent composure, Gonzalo Beltran laces a weighted ball forward to Antonio Olivares. Antonio Olivares shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
87.40
Marvin Ackley flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Aurelio collects the pass. Fernando Aurelio shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Patricio González!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Club Necaxa

Pumas de la UNAM
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
22.7%
41.3%
36%

Scorers
Manuel Medina 6
Fernando Aurelio 33
Bernabé Martinez 40
Luis Zamora 15

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Manuel Medina of Club Necaxa

Match Ratings