Match Report


Atlético San LuisAtlético San Luis     Cruz AzulCruz Azul
James MorrisonJames Morrison Computer Player Computer Player
Pablo ZamoraP. Zamora77
G
1
G
61Wilder ArroyoW. Arroyo
Heitor EdnilsonH. Ednilson73
D
2
D
66Oribe CarmonaO. Carmona
Martim MadrigalM. Madrigal76
D
3
D
65Fabricio PeraltaF. Peralta
Luis CervantesL. Cervantes74
D
4
D
65Nahuel OsorioN. Osorio
Oscar CardenasO. Cardenas79
M
5captain
D
63Pedro CarvajalP. Carvajal
Edward Luis ChávezE. Luis Chávez78
M
6
M
72Joaquín TrejoJ. Trejo
Ignacio DelarosaI. Delarosa73
M
7
M
65Gustavo GuevaraG. Guevara
Favio LopezF. Lopez80
M
8
M
63Luis ReyesL. Reyes
Billy PickensB. Pickens77
A
9
A
77Rui VelazquezR. Velazquez
Jose Antonio FuertesJ. Fuertes73
A
10
A
75Jhon ÁngelJ. Ángel
Hugo SalvatierraH. Salvatierra85
A
captain11
A
74Miguel VelazquezM. Velazquez
 
Efren BonillaE. Bonilla51
M
12
A
67Willington RoblesW. Robles
Amaro GonzálezA. González73
M
13
A
61Armando OrtizA. Ortiz
Gabriel MéndezG. Méndez71
A
14
G
60Angel JimenezA. Jimenez

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Alfonso Lastras where Atlético San Luis play host to Cruz Azul. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Atlético San Luis are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cruz Azul appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Guilherme Aguilera.


0.00
The whistle blows and Cruz Azul get the match underway!
4.44
Heitor Ednilson flicks a high pass forward. Ignacio Delarosa collects the pass. Ignacio Delarosa makes a simple pass to Jose Antonio Fuertes. Jose Antonio Fuertes knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Salvatierra. Hugo Salvatierra muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.51
Ignacio Delarosa threads a neat ball through to Hugo Salvatierra. Hugo Salvatierra knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wilder Arroyo who gathers it comfortably.
10.37
Nahuel Osorio catches Hugo Salvatierra on the ankles. Nahuel Osorio is given a warning by the referee! Hugo Salvatierra stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.18
Edward Luis Chávez sees Billy Pickens in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Pickens chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Salvatierra. Hugo Salvatierra makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Nahuel Osorio happens to be in the right place to block it.
21.11
Luis Reyes barges into Oscar Cardenas. The referee warns Luis Reyes to calm down! Oscar Cardenas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.44
With vision, Joaquín Trejo laces a weighted ball forward to Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luis Cervantes.
32.32
Edward Luis Chávez flicks a high pass forward. Billy Pickens controls it well on his chest. Billy Pickens plays a scrappy one-two with Jose Antonio Fuertes and advances towards the goal... Billy Pickens makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Wilder Arroyo reads it well. Excellent keeping!
33.20
Oscar Cardenas laces a weighted ball forward to Hugo Salvatierra. Hugo Salvatierra shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
34.31
Gustavo Guevara clumsily knocks into Martim Madrigal. The referee brings Gustavo Guevara to one side and gives him a warning! Martim Madrigal runs off the knock.
39.46
Edward Luis Chávez threads a neat ball through to Jose Antonio Fuertes. Jose Antonio Fuertes shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
42.50
Joaquín Trejo flicks a high ball forward to Miguel Velazquez who takes it down. Miguel Velazquez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martim Madrigal.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlético San Luis appear unchanged since the first half. Cruz Azul also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Atlético San Luis get the second half underway!
47.28
Heitor Ednilson knocks the ball to his team mate, Favio Lopez. Favio Lopez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Pickens. Billy Pickens plays a one-two with Hugo Salvatierra and rushes in on goal... Billy Pickens takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.33
Gustavo Guevara sees a break and surges forward. Gustavo Guevara plays a one-two with Rui Velazquez and advances towards the goal... Gustavo Guevara takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.21
Heitor Ednilson hits a low pass to Ignacio Delarosa. Ignacio Delarosa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Pickens. Billy Pickens knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Salvatierra. Hugo Salvatierra finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Wilder Arroyo gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
55.31
Gustavo Guevara chips the ball to his team mate, Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
57.43
Favio Lopez threads a neat ball through to Hugo Salvatierra. Hugo Salvatierra controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
61.51
Joaquín Trejo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
63.10
Heitor Ednilson kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Cardenas. Oscar Cardenas flicks a high pass forward to Billy Pickens who brings the ball under control. Billy Pickens edges inside the box! Billy Pickens makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Billy Pickens!
66.11
Luis Reyes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rui Velazquez. With some swift thinking, Rui Velazquez plays the ball forward to Jhon Ángel who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from Jhon Ángel provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.56
Martim Madrigal makes a beautiful solo run. Martim Madrigal knocks the ball forward to Jose Antonio Fuertes. Jose Antonio Fuertes shoots from long range but Wilder Arroyo is on top of it.
73.45
Luis Cervantes flicks a high pass forward. Favio Lopez collects the pass. Favio Lopez knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Pickens. Billy Pickens whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Salvatierra. Hugo Salvatierra jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.12
With imagination, Favio Lopez plays the ball forward to Hugo Salvatierra. Hugo Salvatierra sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
78.44
Gustavo Guevara knocks the ball to his team mate, Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel makes a pass forward but Miguel Velazquez is yards offside!
79.38
Martim Madrigal kicks a strong pass forward to Edward Luis Chávez. Edward Luis Chávez flicks a high pass forward to Jose Antonio Fuertes who brings the ball under control. Jose Antonio Fuertes whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Salvatierra. Hugo Salvatierra is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Atlético San Luis

Cruz Azul
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
9
1
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
68.6%
31.4%
Play Area
27.1%
41.4%
31.4%

Scorers
Hugo Salvatierra 4, 73, 79
Billy Pickens 47, 63
Jhon Ángel 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Billy Pickens of Atlético San Luis

Match Ratings