Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Omnilife where Chivas de Guadalajara play host to Pumas de la UNAM. A crowd of 17,290 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chivas de Guadalajara are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Pumas de la UNAM appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oribe Villarreal.


0.00
Pumas de la UNAM kick off and get the match underway!
2.11
Alexis Diaz threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Olivares. Eduardo Olivares runs straight at the defence! Eduardo Olivares strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Gustavo Zambrano reads it well. Nice save!
3.29
Otoniel Dueñas makes a simple pass to Luis Zamora. Luis Zamora knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.34
Otoniel Dueñas sees space and advances. Otoniel Dueñas tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
6.46
Alberto Jimenez knocks the ball to his team mate, Erick Marquez. Erick Marquez hits a low pass to Thomas Cruz. Thomas Cruz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.26
Rodrigo Figueroa hacks Jorge Ayoví from behind! The referee calls over Rodrigo Figueroa and shows him a yellow card! Jorge Ayoví hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.41
Ruben Becerra chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Zamora. Luis Zamora lofts in a cross ball towards Duilio Torres. Duilio Torres knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Gustavo Zambrano easily punches it away to safety.
15.32
Maximiliano Escobar flicks a high pass forward. Duilio Torres holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duilio Torres knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gustavo Zambrano who gathers it comfortably.
16.45
Luis Zamora catches Sebastián Álvarez on the ankles. The referee warns Luis Zamora to calm down! Sebastián Álvarez runs off the knock.
18.45
Pedro Benavente flicks a high ball forward to Erick Marquez who takes it down. Erick Marquez flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Ayoví collects the pass. Jorge Ayoví puts a great ball through but Thomas Cruz is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
21.20
Maximiliano Escobar darts forward. Maximiliano Escobar threads a neat, attacking ball through to Eduardo Olivares. Eduardo Olivares tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Gustavo Zambrano!
22.49
Ian Reyes sees space and advances. Ian Reyes darts forward. Ian Reyes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.18
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
28.38
Manolo Zavala surges forward with the ball. Manolo Zavala threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Olivares. Eduardo Olivares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.37
Otoniel Dueñas knocks the ball to his team mate, Duilio Torres. Duilio Torres lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Olivares. Eduardo Olivares is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.02
Sebastián Álvarez catches Eduardo Olivares on the ankles. The referee calls over Sebastián Álvarez and shows him a yellow card! Eduardo Olivares stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.47
Erick Marquez sees Aaron Meredith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aaron Meredith lofts in a cross ball towards Manolo Varela. Manolo Varela directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Chivas de Guadalajara appear unchanged since the first half. Pumas de la UNAM also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Chivas de Guadalajara start the second half!
47.30
Erick Marquez makes an attacking run forward. Erick Marquez shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
53.36
Erick Marquez knocks the ball forward to Aaron Meredith. Aaron Meredith runs straight at the defence! Rodrigo Figueroa barges into Aaron Meredith. Aaron Meredith appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
54.30
Rodrigo Figueroa hits a low pass to Ruben Becerra. Ruben Becerra threads a neat ball through to Duilio Torres. Duilio Torres shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
57.22
Erick Marquez flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Cruz controls it well on his chest. Thomas Cruz shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.05
Alexis Diaz changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alexis Diaz whips in a cross ball towards Luis Zamora. Luis Zamora outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it rises well off target!
60.01
Pumas de la UNAM have made 2 substitutions with Cristian Escamilla replacing Ian Reyes and Agustin Johnson replacing Maximiliano Escobar .
69.28
Otoniel Dueñas flicks a high pass forward. Duilio Torres collects the pass. Duilio Torres knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Zamora. Luis Zamora flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.36
Alexis Diaz kicks a strong pass forward to Duilio Torres. Duilio Torres chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Olivares. Eduardo Olivares tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Gustavo Zambrano effortlessly smothers it!
77.23
Pumas de la UNAM have made a substitution with Lukas Reynoso replacing Eduardo Olivares .
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
33.3%
66.7%
Play Area
35%
45%
20%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Erick Marquez of Chivas de Guadalajara

Match Ratings
1.Gustavo Zambrano (GK)
8
2.Alberto Jimenez (DEF)
6
3.Angel Rodriguez (DEF)
6
4.Sebastián Álvarez (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Pedro Benavente (DEF)
6
6.Fred Canales (MID)
6
7.Erick Marquez (MID)goal scored
9
8.Aaron Meredith (ATT)
7
9.Manolo Varela (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Jorge Ayoví (ATT)
6
11.Thomas Cruz (ATT)
6
 
12.Rafael Prado (DEF)
0
13.Marco Silva (MID)
0
14.Jacobo Farías (MID)
0