Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Miguel Alemán Valdés where Celaya FC play host to Chivas de Guadalajara. A crowd of 19,053 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Celaya FC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chivas de Guadalajara appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Horacio Ortega.


0.00
The first half starts with Celaya FC kicking off!
4.49
Jerry Nanchoff flicks a high pass forward. Otoniel Chacon collects the pass. Otoniel Chacon flicks the ball to his team mate, Mathew Agudelo. Mathew Agudelo comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it flies wide!
6.35
Raul Alonso knocks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Ayoví. Jorge Ayoví shoots from long range but Claudio Samuel is on top of it.
8.21
Raul Alonso flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Cruz comfortably collects the pass. Thomas Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Aaron Meredith. Aaron Meredith powers a header at goal. Solid save from Claudio Samuel. What a great pair of hands!
9.06
Sebastián Álvarez sees space and advances. Showing composure, Sebastián Álvarez plays the ball forward to Thomas Cruz. Thomas Cruz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.58
Otoniel Galindo flicks a high pass forward to Frank Ramos who brings the ball under control. Frank Ramos threads the ball through to Mathew Agudelo. Mathew Agudelo passes the ball forward to Otoniel Chacon. Otoniel Chacon looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it rises well off target!
16.37
Emiliano Sensini threads a neat ball through to Jerry Nanchoff. Jerry Nanchoff threads the ball through to Otoniel Chacon. Otoniel Chacon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.25
Frank Ramos hits a low pass to Mathew Agudelo. Mathew Agudelo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mathew Agudelo!
24.50
Jerry Nanchoff flicks a high pass forward. Alexis Burgos controls it well on his chest. Alexis Burgos cuts inside the box! Alexis Burgos muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Rafael Prado steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
28.06
Erick Marquez catches Christian Varela on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Christian Varela hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.40
Aaron Meredith hacks Otoniel Galindo from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Otoniel Galindo stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.41
Rafael Prado sees a break and surges forward. Rafael Prado takes it forward alone. Rafael Prado controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
42.56
Wesley Hayes flicks a high pass forward. Erick Marquez easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Erick Marquez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jorge Ayoví. Jorge Ayoví chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Cruz. Emiliano Sensini hacks Thomas Cruz from behind! Penalty not given!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Celaya FC appear unchanged since the first half. Chivas de Guadalajara also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Chivas de Guadalajara get the second half underway!
47.45
Erick Marquez brings the ball forward. Erick Marquez makes a probing pass to Jorge Ayoví but he's offside!
55.21
Rafael Prado darts forward. Rafael Prado sees Thomas Cruz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thomas Cruz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
57.59
Frank Ramos runs straight at the opposition's defence. Frank Ramos shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
60.08
Celaya FC have made a substitution with Decio Reyes replacing Frank Ramos .
61.16
Erick Marquez makes a probing pass to Manolo Varela. Manolo Varela edges inside the box! Manolo Varela muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Claudio Samuel. Excellent save.
71.02
Christian Varela kicks a strong pass forward to Alexis Burgos. Alexis Burgos knocks in a cross ball towards Otoniel Chacon. Otoniel Chacon flicks the ball with his head. Wonderful reactions from Gustavo Zambrano keeps it out!
75.32
Rafael Prado deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Erick Marquez. Erick Marquez passes the ball forward to Manolo Varela. Manolo Varela shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
77.57
Erick Marquez flicks a high ball forward to Thomas Cruz who gracefully takes it down. Thomas Cruz shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
81.12
Erick Marquez flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Ayoví collects the pass. Jorge Ayoví shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
84.33
Erick Marquez flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Cruz collects the pass. Thomas Cruz skips past Emiliano Sensini! Thomas Cruz cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Claudio Samuel has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.38
Showing composure, Luis Moreno plays the ball forward to Otoniel Chacon. Otoniel Chacon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Luis Moreno hits a low pass to Mathew Agudelo. Mathew Agudelo plays a one-two with Otoniel Chacon and advances towards the goal... Mathew Agudelo tries a spectacular strike but it rises well off target!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

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

Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
24.2%
47.3%
28.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mathew Agudelo of Celaya FC

Match Ratings
1.Claudio Samuel (GK)
6
2.Emiliano Sensini (DEF)
6
3.Armando Mendez (DEF)
6
4.Otoniel Galindo (DEF)
6
5.Luis Moreno (MID)
6
6.Frank Ramos (MID)
7
7.Jerry Nanchoff (MID)
6
8.Christian Varela (MID)
6
9.Mathew Agudelo (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Otoniel Chacon (ATT)
6
11.Alexis Burgos (ATT)
6
 
12.Joaquín Cano (GK)
0
13.Decio Reyes (ATT)
6
14.Guillermo Jimenez (DEF)
0

1.Gustavo Zambrano (GK)
6
2.Rafael Prado (DEF)
7
3.Wesley Hayes (DEF)
6
4.Sebastián Álvarez (DEF)
6
5.Fernando Caicedo (DEF)
6
6.Raul Alonso (MID)
6
7.Erick Marquez (MID)yellow card
7
8.Aaron Meredith (ATT)red card
3
9.Manolo Varela (ATT)
6
10.Jorge Ayoví (ATT)
6
11.Thomas Cruz (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Alberto Jimenez (DEF)
0
13.Marco Silva (MID)
0
14.Juan Carlos Quinones (ATT)
0