Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Nemesio Díez where Deportivo Toluca play host to Pachuca. A crowd of 13,538 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Deportivo Toluca and Pachuca are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Aguirre.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Deportivo Toluca and Pachuca are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Aguirre.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Pachuca kicking off!
2.04
0-0Norberto de la Cruz knocks the ball to his team mate, Duilio Orrantía. Duilio Orrantía makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rui Rocha. Rui Rocha knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.51
0-0Marco Antonio Tellez makes a simple pass to Rui Rocha. Rui Rocha tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
6.39
1-0Rafael Pickens makes a probing pass to Frank Galvan. Frank Galvan knocks in a cross ball towards Adalberto Luna. Adalberto Luna makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.59
Rafael Pickens sees a break and surges forward. Rafael Pickens knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan Manuel Salas who gathers it comfortably.
18.47
1-0Marcelo Rodriguez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frank Galvan. Frank Galvan whips in a cross ball towards Adalberto Luna. Adalberto Luna makes a deft header but somehow Juan Manuel Salas manages to keep it out.
24.45
Tiago Garrincha sees Fede Medrano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Fede Medrano plays the ball forward to Frank Galvan. Frank Galvan tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
28.58
Norberto de la Cruz makes a probing pass to Marco Antonio Tellez. Marco Antonio Tellez flicks a high pass forward. Rui Rocha holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rui Rocha shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.39
Enrique Tapia makes a probing pass to Marcelo Rodriguez. Marcelo Rodriguez threads a neat ball through to Frank Galvan. Frank Galvan shoots from 20 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Juan Manuel Salas with no chance!! Goal for Deportivo Toluca!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo Toluca appear unchanged since the first half. Pachuca also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Deportivo Toluca get the second half underway!
51.23
Duilio Orrantía knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Rocha. Rui Rocha whips in a cross ball towards Peter Davis. Peter Davis gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
57.38
Claudio Valdano threads a neat ball through to Marcelo Rodriguez. Marcelo Rodriguez passes the ball forward to Frank Galvan. Frank Galvan shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
59.51
2-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
66.33
Marco Antonio Tellez darts forward. Marco Antonio Tellez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.08
Pablo Martin makes an attacking run forward. Pablo Martin lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Rocha. Rui Rocha makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
73.51
2-1Marco Antonio Tellez comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Pickens. The referee calls over Marco Antonio Tellez and warns him to calm down! Rafael Pickens stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.53
Diego Almaguer kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Rocha. Rui Rocha knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Enrique Tapia.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.8%
56.2%
Play Area
26%
52.1%
21.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Frank Galvan of Deportivo Toluca |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ricardo Beltran (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Eduardo Maldonado (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Enrique Tapia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Claudio Valdano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tiago Garrincha (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Leonardo Ventura (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Marcelo Rodriguez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Rafael Pickens (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Fede Medrano (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Frank Galvan (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Adalberto Luna (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Max Aguilar (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Luis Valenzuela (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Decio Gonzales (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Juan Manuel Salas (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ian Torres (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Isaac Ramirez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Norberto de la Cruz (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Alan Galvan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pablo Martin (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Duilio Orrantía (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Marco Antonio Tellez (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Diego Almaguer (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Peter Davis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rui Rocha (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Gabriel Meza (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose Luis Murillo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Hazael Sifuentes (MID) | 0 | |