Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Azul where Cruz Azul play host to Chivas de Guadalajara. A crowd of 20,234 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cruz Azul and Chivas de Guadalajara are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Horacio Ortega.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cruz Azul and Chivas de Guadalajara are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Horacio Ortega.
0.00
0-0Chivas de Guadalajara start the match!
2.39
0-0Gustavo Guevara makes a simple pass to Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but Rafael Prado blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
6.55
0-0Luis Reyes flicks a high pass forward. Rui Velazquez controls it well on his chest. Rui Velazquez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastián Álvarez.
9.52
1-0Pedro Carvajal pushes mid-way up the pitch. Pedro Carvajal knocks the ball forward to Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez whips in a cross ball towards Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
20.37
1-0Nahuel Osorio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Reyes. Luis Reyes plays the ball forward to Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
22.02
Sebastián Álvarez threads a neat ball through to Marco Silva. Without breaking stride, Marco Silva plays the ball forward to Juan Carlos Quinones. Juan Carlos Quinones knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.36
Joaquín Trejo threads a neat ball through to Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez skips past Rafael Prado! Rui Velazquez rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.16
2-0Nahuel Osorio kicks a strong pass forward to Gustavo Guevara. Gustavo Guevara flicks a high pass forward. Rui Velazquez controls it well on his chest. Rui Velazquez whips in a cross ball towards Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel makes a deft header. Wonderful reactions from Gustavo Zambrano keeps it out!
32.45
Joaquín Trejo chips the ball to his team mate, Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez whips the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.28
Pedro Benavente flicks a high pass forward. Fred Canales collects the pass. Fred Canales flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Cruz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thomas Cruz shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
38.32
Rafael Prado flicks a high pass forward to Raul Alonso who brings the ball under control. Raul Alonso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Cruz. Thomas Cruz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wilder Arroyo who gathers it comfortably.
39.51
Without breaking stride, Marco Silva plays the ball forward to Thomas Cruz. Thomas Cruz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
40.48
Joaquín Trejo sees Jhon Ángel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jhon Ángel plays a scrappy one-two with Miguel Velazquez and advances towards the goal... Jhon Ángel makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Gustavo Zambrano gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
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. Chivas de Guadalajara also appear unchanged since the first half. The Chivas de Guadalajara players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Cruz Azul get the second half underway!
48.23
Raul Alonso sees Thomas Cruz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thomas Cruz shoots from long range. Wilder Arroyo effortlessly gets down and covers it.
51.34
Joaquín Trejo flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
57.06
Gustavo Guevara knocks the ball forward to Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Velazquez. With a superhuman jump, Miguel Velazquez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.28
Marco Silva threads the ball through to Thomas Cruz. Thomas Cruz shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
61.59
3-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
63.42
Joaquín Trejo sees Jhon Ángel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jhon Ángel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.47
Fred Canales decides to run forward with the ball. Fred Canales tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.25
Luis Reyes makes a simple pass to Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.38
Rafael Prado flicks the ball to his team mate, Marco Silva. Marco Silva knocks the ball forward to Aaron Meredith. Aaron Meredith knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Carlos Quinones. Juan Carlos Quinones outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
79.31
Pedro Carvajal flicks a high pass forward. Joaquín Trejo controls it well on his chest. Joaquín Trejo chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
81.10
Wesley Hayes decides to run forward with the ball. Wesley Hayes makes a probing pass to Aaron Meredith. Aaron Meredith shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Wilder Arroyo manages to gather it.
83.56
Raul Alonso runs straight at the opposition's defence. Raul Alonso plays a quick one-two with Aaron Meredith and rushes in on goal... Raul Alonso makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.14
Marco Silva hits a low pass to Aaron Meredith. Aaron Meredith cuts inside the box! Aaron Meredith takes a shot at goal but somehow Wilder Arroyo manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.6%
53.4%
Play Area
26.1%
43.2%
30.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rui Velazquez of Cruz Azul |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Wilder Arroyo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Oribe Carmona (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fabricio Peralta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nahuel Osorio (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Pedro Carvajal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Joaquín Trejo (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Gustavo Guevara (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Luis Reyes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rui Velazquez (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Jhon Ángel (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Miguel Velazquez (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Willington Robles (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Armando Ortiz (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Angel Jimenez (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gustavo Zambrano (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Wesley Hayes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rafael Prado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sebastián Álvarez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pedro Benavente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Raul Alonso (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Marco Silva (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Fred Canales (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Aaron Meredith (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Juan Carlos Quinones (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Thomas Cruz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alberto Jimenez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Erick Marquez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kevin Castro (ATT) | 0 | |