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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Nemesio Díez where Deportivo Toluca play host to Club América. A crowd of 11,830 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportivo Toluca are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Club América appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Romo.


0.00
Club América start the match!
2.42
Enrique Guzman flicks a high pass forward to Marcelo Jorginho who brings the ball under control. Marcelo Jorginho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Beltran who gathers it comfortably.
9.27
Rafael Enriquez clumsily knocks into Frank Galvan. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Frank Galvan runs off the knock.
10.37
Enrique Guzman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fede Aleman. Fede Aleman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.37
Claudio Valdano makes a probing pass to Rafael Pickens. With some swift thinking, Rafael Pickens plays the ball forward to Adalberto Luna. Adalberto Luna tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
14.54
With great vision, Ian Ornelas plays the ball forward to Enrique Guzman. Enrique Guzman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fede Aleman. Fede Aleman passes the ball forward to Marcelo Jorginho. Marcelo Jorginho looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Ricardo Beltran is on top of it.
15.54
Enrique Tapia flicks a high pass forward. Marcelo Rodriguez collects the pass. Marcelo Rodriguez makes a probing pass to Adalberto Luna. Adalberto Luna shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
20.19
Enrique Guzman makes a beautiful solo run. Enrique Guzman tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.26
Rodrigo Ochoa makes a probing pass to Fede Aleman. Fede Aleman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.48
Rodrigo Ochoa knocks the ball forward to Hector Almaguer. Hector Almaguer shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
24.25
Frank Galvan hacks Paúl Cortes from behind! The referee calls over Frank Galvan and warns him to calm down! Paúl Cortes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
26.33
Fede Aleman catches Claudio Valdano on the ankles. The referee warns Fede Aleman to calm down! Claudio Valdano stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.13
Paúl Cortes decides to run forward with the ball. Paúl Cortes chips the ball to his team mate, Fede Aleman. Fede Aleman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Enrique Tapia.
33.45
Mauricio Bermúdez flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Guzman. Enrique Guzman flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcelo Jorginho. Marcelo Jorginho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.49
Fede Medrano flicks a high pass forward to Adalberto Luna who brings the ball under control. Adalberto Luna shoots from long range. Wonderful reactions from Gabriel Bustamante keeps it out!
39.58
Enrique Guzman threads a neat ball through to Marcelo Jorginho. Marcelo Jorginho whips in a cross ball towards Hector Almaguer. Hector Almaguer connects with a diving header but it is miles over!
40.53
Mauricio Bermúdez makes a simple pass to Rodrigo Ochoa. Rodrigo Ochoa decides to run forward with the ball. Rodrigo Ochoa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Ricardo Beltran keeps it out!
45.00
Paúl Cortes comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Pickens. Paúl Cortes is given a warning by the referee! Rafael Pickens stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo Toluca appear unchanged since the first half. Club América also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Deportivo Toluca kick off!
47.12
Enrique Guzman plays the ball forward to Marcelo Jorginho. Marcelo Jorginho shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
48.05
Rafael Pickens barges into Enrique Guzman. Rafael Pickens is given a warning by the referee! Enrique Guzman stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.24
Rafael Pickens flicks a high pass forward to Frank Galvan who brings the ball under control. Frank Galvan lofts in a cross ball towards Adalberto Luna. With a superhuman jump, Adalberto Luna connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Gabriel Bustamante is on top of it.
61.01
Rafael Pickens kicks a strong pass forward to Adalberto Luna. Adalberto Luna tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
71.07
Alexandre Arroyo hacks Fede Medrano from behind! Alexandre Arroyo is warned by the referee! Fede Medrano stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.20
Alexandre Arroyo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alexandre Arroyo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
79.50
Leonardo Ventura kicks a strong pass forward to Frank Galvan. Frank Galvan shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
81.20
Claudio Valdano makes a simple pass to Rafael Pickens. Rafael Pickens controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frank Galvan. Frank Galvan plays a one-two with Adalberto Luna and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Frank Galvan provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.33
Club América are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
89.34
Alexandre Arroyo surges forward with the ball. Alexandre Arroyo tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
24.7%
43.5%
31.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adalberto Luna of Deportivo Toluca

Match Ratings