Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Cuauhtémoc where Puebla FC play host to Cruz Azul. A crowd of 17,943 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Puebla FC 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 Alex Solis.


0.00
The first half starts with Cruz Azul kicking off!
8.18
Rui Mata flicks a high pass forward. Juan Carlos Pina collects the pass. Juan Carlos Pina plays a scrappy one-two with Sebastián Álvarez and advances towards the goal... Juan Carlos Pina takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
9.23
Gustavo Guevara surges forward with the ball. Gustavo Guevara knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Israel de Nigris has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
16.56
Miguel Velazquez clumsily knocks into Ezequiel Cervantes. The referee calls over Miguel Velazquez and shows him a yellow card! Ezequiel Cervantes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
20.58
Fabricio Peralta flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Reyes. Luis Reyes hits a low pass to Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Israel de Nigris easily smothers it!
22.57
Ezequiel Cervantes sees Marco Bernal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marco Bernal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastián Álvarez. Sebastián Álvarez shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Wilder Arroyo smothers it!
24.21
Augusto Feliciano hacks Fabricio Peralta from behind! The referee calls over Augusto Feliciano and shows him a yellow card! Fabricio Peralta runs off the knock.
33.11
Marco Bernal clumsily knocks into Gustavo Guevara. Marco Bernal is given a warning by the referee! Gustavo Guevara stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.48
Nahuel Osorio sees Gustavo Guevara in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gustavo Guevara makes a probing pass to Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
39.15
Luis Reyes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Luis Reyes whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Velazquez. With a superhuman jump, Miguel Velazquez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
40.08
Fabricio Peralta threads a neat ball through to Joaquín Trejo. Joaquín Trejo plays the ball forward to Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez knocks in a cross ball towards Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Israel de Nigris gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
42.24
Rui Mata barges into Joaquín Trejo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joaquín Trejo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
44.29
Luis Reyes flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Israel de Nigris manages to gather it.
45.00
Luis Reyes threads a neat ball through to Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Puebla FC appear unchanged since the first half. Cruz Azul also appear unchanged since the first half. The Puebla FC players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Puebla FC kicking off!
47.51
Marco Bernal kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Carlos Pina. Juan Carlos Pina lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Reggi. Bruno Reggi connects with a diving header but it is deflected wide by Pedro Carvajal.
49.31
Corner kick to Puebla FC. Rui Mata plays it out to the edge of the box. Juan Carlos Pina muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Puebla FC!
51.29
Nahuel Osorio hits a low pass to Joaquín Trejo. Joaquín Trejo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez sees Rui Velazquez just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Rui Velazquez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Israel de Nigris manages to keep it out.
54.11
Fabricio Peralta picks a pass forward to Luis Reyes. Luis Reyes passes the ball forward to Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mateo Fabbri.
55.36
Marco Bernal comes in with a late challenge on Gustavo Guevara. Marco Bernal is given another warning by the referee! Gustavo Guevara stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.43
Gustavo Guevara makes a probing pass to Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rui Velazquez!
61.44
Ezequiel Cervantes chips the ball to his team mate, Hayder Magana. Hayder Magana makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bruno Reggi. Bruno Reggi plays a one-two with Sebastián Álvarez and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Bruno Reggi provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.20
Mateo Fabbri knocks the ball forward to Rui Mata. Rui Mata threads a neat ball through to Bruno Reggi. Bruno Reggi makes a great pass forward. Juan Carlos Pina runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
69.42
Marco Bernal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastián Álvarez. Sebastián Álvarez shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
71.05
Oribe Carmona deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Guevara. Gustavo Guevara hits a low pass to Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez makes a defence splitting pass to Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez rockets a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
73.56
Gustavo Guevara hits a low pass to Rui Velazquez. Rui Velazquez lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
75.45
Marco Bernal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Carlos Pina. Juan Carlos Pina finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
77.54
Ezequiel Cervantes runs forward with the ball. Ezequiel Cervantes runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ezequiel Cervantes makes a probing pass between the defence to Sebastián Álvarez. Oribe Carmona catches Sebastián Álvarez on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
78.04
Augusto Feliciano runs straight at the opposition's defence. Augusto Feliciano shoots from 25 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Wilder Arroyo!
79.56
With imagination, Mateo Fabbri laces a through ball forward to Rui Mata. Rui Mata flicks a high pass forward. Juan Carlos Pina holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With some swift thinking, Juan Carlos Pina plays the ball forward to Sebastián Álvarez who has made a great run into the box. Sebastián Álvarez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.03
Augusto Feliciano flicks a high pass forward. Juan Carlos Pina holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan Carlos Pina advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Juan Carlos Pina provides some space. He shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
85.26
With great vision, Pedro Carvajal plays the ball forward to Gustavo Guevara. Gustavo Guevara plays the ball forward to Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Israel de Nigris who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Luis Reyes flicks a high ball forward to Rui Velazquez who takes it down. Rui Velazquez knocks in a cross ball towards Jhon Ángel. Jhon Ángel beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
8
9
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.2%
55.8%
Play Area
30.2%
40.7%
29.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Juan Carlos Pina of Puebla FC

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