Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Francisco Zarco where Alacranes de Durango play host to Mineros de Zacatecas in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alacranes de Durango are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Mineros de Zacatecas appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Leonardo Mata.


0.00
Mineros de Zacatecas kick off and get the first half underway!
3.36
Alonso Jaramillo flicks a high ball forward to Jorge Barrios who takes it down. Jorge Barrios knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Humberto Lemus who gathers it comfortably.
4.55
Harold Palacio knocks the ball forward to Augusto Lucero. Augusto Lucero lofts in a cross ball towards Sixto Delgado. Sixto Delgado powers a header at goal. It's there!! Jesús Yanez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.13
Harold Palacio makes a probing pass to Gerardo Rios. Gerardo Rios knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.58
Ramón Nava flicks a high pass forward. Tiziano Aurelio controls it well on his chest. Tiziano Aurelio takes it forward alone. Tiziano Aurelio makes a probing pass between the defence to Walter Aguirre. Walter Aguirre comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is shockingly off target!
20.26
Harold Palacio threads the ball through to Adrian Mercado. Adrian Mercado shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
28.39
Erick Saldana makes an attacking run forward. Erick Saldana sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Jesús Yanez.
32.41
Luís Espinosa takes a long throw-in. Andre Augusto Bernhardt kicks a strong pass forward to Harold Palacio. Harold Palacio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gerardo Rios. Gerardo Rios lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Mercado. Adrian Mercado makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Jesús Yanez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.14
Augusto Ednilson decides to run forward with the ball. Augusto Ednilson shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.50
With a delightful solo run, Harold Palacio stretches the opposition's defence. Harold Palacio shoots from long range. Jesús Yanez gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
44.17
Erick Saldana sees Sixto Delgado in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sixto Delgado rushes past Agustín Tapia! Sixto Delgado comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Alacranes de Durango appear unchanged since the first half. Mineros de Zacatecas also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Alacranes de Durango kick off!
55.35
Luís Espinosa hacks Jorge Barrios from behind! The referee calls over Luís Espinosa and warns him to calm down! Jorge Barrios stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.40
jonathan Cervantes kicks a strong pass forward to Jorge Barrios. Jorge Barrios knocks in a cross ball towards Walter Aguirre. Walter Aguirre connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Humberto Lemus didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
60.36
Harold Palacio threads the ball through to Augusto Lucero. Augusto Lucero puts a great ball through. Gerardo Rios runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
67.54
Showing composure, Harold Palacio laces a weighted ball forward to Gerardo Rios. Gerardo Rios knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Augusto Lucero is offside!
72.40
Erick Saldana makes a beautiful solo run. Erick Saldana shoots from outside the area but Jesús Yanez is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!
77.21
Luís Espinosa flicks a high ball forward to Harold Palacio who takes it down. Harold Palacio flicks a high pass forward. Gerardo Rios holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gerardo Rios knocks in a cross ball towards Augusto Lucero. Augusto Lucero makes a convincing header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
79.49
Harold Palacio flicks the ball to his team mate, Augusto Lucero. Augusto Lucero whips in a cross ball towards Sixto Delgado. Sixto Delgado connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.34
Salvador Flores flicks a high pass forward. Tiziano Aurelio collects the pass. Tiziano Aurelio knocks the ball forward to Walter Aguirre. Walter Aguirre knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Barrios. Jorge Barrios is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
85.14
Alonso Jaramillo sees Jorge Barrios in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jorge Barrios controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

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

Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
25.7%
44.3%
30%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sixto Delgado of Alacranes de Durango

Match Ratings