Match Report


Cruz AzulCruz Azul     ChiapasChiapas
Computer Player Computer Player Tj Phils Tj Phils
Wilder ArroyoW. Arroyo61
G
1
G
69Leonel FrancoL. Franco
Oribe CarmonaO. Carmona66
D
captain2
D
73Jairo PinaJ. Pina
Fabricio PeraltaF. Peralta65
D
3
D
71Guillermo AmayaG. Amaya
Nahuel OsorioN. Osorio65
D
4
D
70Jeffery ReamJ. Ream
Pedro CarvajalP. Carvajal63
D
5
M
73Salvador SifuentesS. Sifuentes
Joaquín TrejoJ. Trejo72
M
6
M
65Ignacio PonceI. Ponce
Gustavo GuevaraG. Guevara65
M
7
M
73Yoet RiosY. Rios
Luis ReyesL. Reyes63
M
8
M
65Hibram RubioH. Rubio
Rui VelazquezR. Velazquez77
A
9
A
75Omar CantuO. Cantu
Jhon ÁngelJ. Ángel75
A
10captain
A
70Victor SuarezV. Suarez
Miguel VelazquezM. Velazquez74
A
11
A
66Tiago FerreyraT. Ferreyra
 
Willington RoblesW. Robles67
A
12
D
68Ferreira AraújoF. Araújo
Armando OrtizA. Ortiz61
A
13
D
65Peter CalderonP. Calderon
Angel JimenezA. Jimenez60
G
14
M
64Roberto PinaR. Pina

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Azul where Cruz Azul play host to Chiapas. 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 Chiapas appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by jonathan Esquivel.


0.00
Cruz Azul start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.09
Luis Reyes kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.49
Gustavo Guevara kicks a strong pass forward to Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Leonel Franco.
6.57
Yoet Rios threads the ball through to Tiago Ferreyra. Tiago Ferreyra lofts in a cross ball towards Omar Cantu. Omar Cantu connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Omar Cantu!
9.26
Jairo Pina deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Ponce. Ignacio Ponce flicks the ball to his team mate, Omar Cantu. Omar Cantu finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.54
Jeffery Ream laces a weighted ball forward to Yoet Rios. Yoet Rios passes the ball forward to Tiago Ferreyra. Tiago Ferreyra shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Wilder Arroyo effortlessly smothers it!
14.08
Gustavo Guevara knocks the ball forward to Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
15.01
Guillermo Amaya threads a neat ball through to Ignacio Ponce. Ignacio Ponce hits a low pass to Tiago Ferreyra. Tiago Ferreyra runs straight at the defence! Tiago Ferreyra muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper, Wilder Arroyo, sees it late!! Goal for Chiapas!
18.10
Hibram Rubio flicks a high ball forward to Victor Suarez who takes it down. Victor Suarez shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
27.27
Pedro Carvajal breaks forward. Pedro Carvajal flicks a high pass forward. Jhon Ángel controls it well on his chest. Jhon Ángel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jairo Pina.
30.07
Yoet Rios flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Ferreyra controls it well on his chest. Tiago Ferreyra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Omar Cantu but he's offside!
33.40
Ignacio Ponce threads a neat ball through to Tiago Ferreyra. Tiago Ferreyra knocks in a cross ball towards Omar Cantu. Omar Cantu rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Wilder Arroyo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.17
Luis Reyes flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Velazquez who brings the ball neatly under control. Miguel Velazquez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonel Franco who gathers it comfortably.
38.06
Salvador Sifuentes clumsily knocks into Luis Reyes. Salvador Sifuentes is shown the yellow card! Luis Reyes runs off the knock.
39.03
Jairo Pina hacks Rui Velazquez from behind! The referee calls over Jairo Pina and shows him a yellow card! Rui Velazquez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
40.32
Luis Reyes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel whips in a cross ball towards Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cruz Azul appear unchanged since the first half. Chiapas also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Chiapas get the second half underway!
48.01
Fabricio Peralta flicks a high ball forward to Joaquín Trejo who takes it down. Joaquín Trejo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Leonel Franco manages to gather it easily.
53.35
Salvador Sifuentes takes a quick throw-in. Ignacio Ponce threads the ball through to Omar Cantu. Omar Cantu sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
55.15
Fabricio Peralta sees a break and surges forward. Fabricio Peralta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.27
Oribe Carmona catches Omar Cantu on the ankles. The referee brings Oribe Carmona to one side and gives him a warning! Omar Cantu stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.35
Gustavo Guevara barges into Ignacio Ponce. The referee calls over Gustavo Guevara and warns him to calm down! Ignacio Ponce grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
67.18
Gustavo Guevara makes a probing pass to Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel whips in a cross ball towards Rui Velazquez. With a superhuman jump, Rui Velazquez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's miles wide!
69.02
Salvador Sifuentes chips the ball to his team mate, Tiago Ferreyra. Tiago Ferreyra plays a scrappy one-two with Omar Cantu and advances towards the goal... Tiago Ferreyra rockets a shot on goal. The ball strikes Fabricio Peralta's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
70.38
Corner kick to Chiapas. Hibram Rubio plays it to the near post. Salvador Sifuentes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent block by Oribe Carmona!
72.22
Without breaking stride, Joaquín Trejo plays the ball forward to Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
81.03
Ignacio Ponce threads a neat ball through to Victor Suarez. Victor Suarez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
87.17
Ignacio Ponce darts forward. Ignacio Ponce controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Wilder Arroyo easily smothers it!
89.53
Pedro Carvajal comes in with a late challenge on Tiago Ferreyra. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tiago Ferreyra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Gustavo Guevara makes a simple pass to Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez whips the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Cruz Azul

Chiapas
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
33.3%
40.7%
25.9%

Scorers
Omar Cantu 7, 33
Tiago Ferreyra 15

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tiago Ferreyra of Chiapas

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

1.Leonel Franco (GK)
7
2.Jairo Pina (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Guillermo Amaya (DEF)
6
4.Jeffery Ream (DEF)
6
5.Salvador Sifuentes (MID)yellow card
5
6.Ignacio Ponce (MID)
8
7.Yoet Rios (MID)
6
8.Hibram Rubio (MID)
6
9.Omar Cantu (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Victor Suarez (ATT)
6
11.Tiago Ferreyra (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Ferreira Araújo (DEF)
0
13.Peter Calderon (DEF)
0
14.Roberto Pina (MID)
0