Match Report


Cruz AzulCruz Azul     Club Leones NegrosClub Leones Negros
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Wilder ArroyoW. Arroyo61
G
captain1
G
77Gabriel RomeroG. Romero
Oribe CarmonaO. Carmona66
D
2
D
78David JairzinhoD. Jairzinho
Fabricio PeraltaF. Peralta65
D
3
D
73Darryl MorrisD. Morris
Nahuel OsorioN. Osorio65
D
4
D
73Alejo ColomboA. Colombo
Pedro CarvajalP. Carvajal63
D
5
M
79Joao RomeroJ. Romero
Joaquín TrejoJ. Trejo72
M
6
M
77Iván RuidíazI. Ruidíaz
Gustavo GuevaraG. Guevara65
M
7
M
70Tim HughesT. Hughes
Luis ReyesL. Reyes63
M
8
M
69Wallace RobertsW. Roberts
Rui VelazquezR. Velazquez77
A
9captain
A
74Juan AranoJ. Arano
Jhon ÁngelJ. Ángel75
A
10
A
72Thomas RiveroT. Rivero
Miguel VelazquezM. Velazquez74
A
11
A
71Manuel RomanoM. Romano
 
Willington RoblesW. Robles67
A
12
D
71Allan JacksonA. Jackson
Armando OrtizA. Ortiz61
A
13
D
70Adalberto AguileraA. Aguilera
Angel JimenezA. Jimenez60
G
14
D
67Thomas SaavedraT. Saavedra

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Azul where Cruz Azul play host to Club Leones Negros in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cruz Azul are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Club Leones Negros appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Mendoza.


0.00
Cruz Azul start the match!
3.37
Oribe Carmona knocks the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Guevara. Gustavo Guevara passes the ball forward to Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Jairzinho.
4.23
Alejo Colombo takes it forward alone. With some swift thinking, Alejo Colombo plays the ball forward to Juan Arano. Juan Arano cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Juan Arano provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
12.05
Gustavo Guevara sees Miguel Velazquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Miguel Velazquez whips in a cross ball towards Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel makes a convincing header. Gabriel Romero gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
16.43
Gustavo Guevara flicks a high pass forward. Rui Velazquez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rui Velazquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.34
Iván Ruidíaz darts forward. Iván Ruidíaz finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Wilder Arroyo.
21.17
Thomas Rivero takes a quick corner, playing it short to Wallace Roberts. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Wallace Roberts provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
28.14
Wallace Roberts sees space and advances. Wallace Roberts shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Wilder Arroyo.
29.07
Thomas Rivero takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Wilder Arroyo drops low and scoops up the ball.
30.55
Darryl Morris controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Iván Ruidíaz. Iván Ruidíaz knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Romano. Manuel Romano whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Rivero. Thomas Rivero makes a looping header on goal but Wilder Arroyo reads it well. Great save!
34.50
Joaquín Trejo advances with the ball. Joaquín Trejo knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Velazquez. Some good footwork from Miguel Velazquez provides some space. He shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
40.55
Tim Hughes flicks a high pass forward. Juan Arano controls it well on his chest. Juan Arano flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Romano controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Manuel Romano cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Wilder Arroyo!
42.27
Alejo Colombo flicks a high pass forward. Joao Romero controls it well on his chest. Joao Romero knocks the ball forward to Thomas Rivero. Thomas Rivero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oribe Carmona.
44.06
Showing composure, Fabricio Peralta plays the ball forward to Gustavo Guevara. Gustavo Guevara threads the ball through to Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel passes the ball forward but Rui Velazquez is offside!
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. Club Leones Negros also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Club Leones Negros kicking off!
48.05
With imagination, Gustavo Guevara picks a pass forward to Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel whips in a cross ball towards Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
51.40
Luis Reyes flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Velazquez controls it well on his chest. Miguel Velazquez skips past Darryl Morris! Miguel Velazquez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
55.35
Gustavo Guevara receives the ball from a throw-in from Luis Reyes. Gustavo Guevara flicks a high ball forward to Miguel Velazquez who takes it down. Miguel Velazquez knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Rui Velazquez scores for Cruz Azul!!
61.53
Rui Velazquez clumsily knocks into Alejo Colombo. Rui Velazquez is warned by the referee! Alejo Colombo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.49
Joao Romero chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Rivero. Thomas Rivero rushes past Nahuel Osorio! Thomas Rivero strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
67.20
Joao Romero hacks Pedro Carvajal from behind! The referee calls over Joao Romero and shows him a yellow card! Pedro Carvajal runs off the knock.
71.10
Tim Hughes advances with the ball. Tim Hughes makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Manuel Romano. Manuel Romano shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.46
Joaquín Trejo flicks the ball to his team mate, Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Gabriel Romero.
76.11
It's a corner kick. Luis Reyes loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Joaquín Trejo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
77.40
Club Leones Negros have made 3 substitutions with Allan Jackson replacing Manuel Romano, Adalberto Aguilera replacing Iván Ruidíaz and Thomas Saavedra replacing Thomas Rivero .
81.45
Gustavo Guevara sees Jhon Ángel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jhon Ángel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.45
Oribe Carmona makes a probing pass to Luis Reyes. Luis Reyes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.06
Gustavo Guevara threads a neat ball through to Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darryl Morris.
89.40
Nahuel Osorio passes the ball forward to Joaquín Trejo. Joaquín Trejo decides to run forward with the ball. Joaquín Trejo lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez beats his man to it with a header but it flies just off target!
90.00
With some swift thinking, Luis Reyes plays the ball forward to Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darryl Morris.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Cruz Azul

Club Leones Negros
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
27.8%
44.4%
27.8%

Scorers
Miguel Velazquez 51
Rui Velazquez 55
Wallace Roberts 21

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Velazquez of Cruz Azul

Match Ratings
1.Wilder Arroyo (GK)
8
2.Oribe Carmona (DEF)
6
3.Fabricio Peralta (DEF)
6
4.Nahuel Osorio (DEF)
6
5.Pedro Carvajal (DEF)
6
6.Joaquín Trejo (MID)
7
7.Gustavo Guevara (MID)
8
8.Luis Reyes (MID)
7
9.Rui Velazquez (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Jhon Ángel (ATT)
6
11.Miguel Velazquez (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Willington Robles (ATT)
0
13.Armando Ortiz (ATT)
0
14.Angel Jimenez (GK)
0

1.Gabriel Romero (GK)
7
2.David Jairzinho (DEF)
6
3.Darryl Morris (DEF)
6
4.Alejo Colombo (DEF)
6
5.Joao Romero (MID)yellow card
5
6.Iván Ruidíaz (MID)
6
7.Tim Hughes (MID)
6
8.Wallace Roberts (MID)goal scored
8
9.Juan Arano (ATT)
6
10.Thomas Rivero (ATT)
7
11.Manuel Romano (ATT)
6
 
12.Allan Jackson (DEF)
6
13.Adalberto Aguilera (DEF)
6
14.Thomas Saavedra (DEF)
6