Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Omnilife where Chivas de Guadalajara play host to Santos Laguna. A crowd of 17,497 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chivas de Guadalajara are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Santos Laguna appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adalberto Garcia.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chivas de Guadalajara are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Santos Laguna appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adalberto Garcia.
0.00
0-0Santos Laguna start the match!
9.34
0-0Fred Canales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Cruz. Thomas Cruz finds some space and shoots from distance but Leonardo Zepeda is on top of it.
10.35
0-0Angel Rodriguez chips the ball to his team mate, Jacobo Farías. Jacobo Farías knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Castro. Kevin Castro shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.24
Kevin Aleman changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Aleman plays a quick one-two with Giovani Otero and rushes in on goal... Kevin Aleman muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Santos Laguna are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
15.49
Fred Canales chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Castro. Kevin Castro tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
21.19
Kevin Suarez sweeps the ball long. Duilio de Dios Ibarra lofts in a cross ball towards Giovani Otero. Giovani Otero connects with a diving header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
24.58
Jacobo Farías controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Castro. Kevin Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Ayoví. Jorge Ayoví flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
27.28
Fred Canales flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Ayoví controls it well on his chest. Jorge Ayoví finds some space and shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Leonardo Zepeda!
32.28
Cauê Gomez flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Garrido. Thomas Garrido plays a one-two with Duilio de Dios Ibarra and advances towards the goal... Thomas Garrido side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
33.28
Cauê Gomez makes a probing pass to Giovani Otero. Giovani Otero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.24
Angel Rodriguez decides to run forward with the ball. Angel Rodriguez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Ayoví. Jorge Ayoví plays a one-two with Thomas Cruz and advances towards the goal... Jorge Ayoví comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent save by Leonardo Zepeda!
39.17
Eduardo Zamora flicks the ball to his team mate, Giovani Otero. Giovani Otero shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.55
0-0Thomas Cruz hacks José Barajas from behind! Thomas Cruz is shown the yellow card! José Barajas stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.55
Jacobo Farías makes a simple pass to Manolo Varela. Manolo Varela knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Ayoví. Jorge Ayoví powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Leonardo Zepeda.
44.11
0-0Fred Canales takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Leonardo Zepeda scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
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. Santos Laguna also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Chivas de Guadalajara kicking off!
48.16
Jacobo Farías knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Castro. Kevin Castro shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Leonardo Zepeda.
49.07
0-0It's a corner kick. Fred Canales loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Emilio Romero reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
53.41
Alberto Jimenez makes a simple pass to Jacobo Farías. Jacobo Farías knocks the ball forward to Thomas Cruz. Thomas Cruz shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
59.25
Jacobo Farías flicks a high ball forward to Thomas Cruz who takes it down. Thomas Cruz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Leonardo Zepeda.
60.57
0-0Santos Laguna have made 2 substitutions with Duilio Juarez replacing José Barajas and Chris Betancourt replacing Cauê Gomez .
66.37
1-0Angel Rodriguez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fred Canales. Fred Canales flicks the ball to his team mate, Manolo Varela. Manolo Varela plays a quick one-two with Jorge Ayoví and rushes in on goal... Manolo Varela 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 Chivas de Guadalajara!
72.04
Manolo Varela hacks Duilio Juarez from behind! The referee calls over Manolo Varela and shows him a yellow card! Duilio Juarez stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.02
1-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
77.32
Alberto Jimenez advances with the ball. Alberto Jimenez threads a neat ball through to Manolo Varela. Manolo Varela controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Leonardo Zepeda gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
78.06
1-0Fernando Caicedo darts forward. Fernando Caicedo makes a simple pass to Thomas Cruz. Thomas Cruz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Zepeda who gathers it comfortably.
79.44
Jacobo Farías takes it forward alone. Jacobo Farías tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
83.20
Alberto Jimenez makes a beautiful solo run. Alberto Jimenez makes a simple pass to Jorge Ayoví. Jorge Ayoví knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duilio Barrera.
84.44
Fred Canales controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Cruz. Thomas Cruz shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
85.42
Duilio Juarez takes a short throw-in bringing Kevin Suarez into play. Kevin Suarez pushes mid-way up the pitch. Kevin Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Garrido holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thomas Garrido controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
10
1
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.6%
43.4%
Play Area
23.7%
47.4%
28.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jacobo Farías of Chivas de Guadalajara |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gustavo Zambrano (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alberto Jimenez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Angel Rodriguez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Sebastián Álvarez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fernando Caicedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Fred Canales (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jacobo Farías (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Kevin Castro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Manolo Varela (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Jorge Ayoví (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Thomas Cruz (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Wesley Hayes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marco Silva (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Juan Carlos Quinones (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Leonardo Zepeda (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Kevin Suarez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | José Barajas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Emilio Romero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duilio Barrera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Cauê Gomez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Eduardo Zamora (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Kevin Aleman (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Giovani Otero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Duilio de Dios Ibarra (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Thomas Garrido (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Duilio Juarez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Chris Betancourt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Frederick Moose (GK) | 0 | |