Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Luis de la Fuente where Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz play host to Irapuato. A crowd of 11,242 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Irapuato appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Romo.


0.00
Irapuato kick off and get the match underway!
2.26
Maximiliano Cuellar threads a neat ball through to Christian Ponce. Christian Ponce makes a probing pass to Francisco Hernandez. Francisco Hernandez knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Fede Gallardo is offside!
9.45
Luís Salazar passes the ball forward to Martin Valencia. Martin Valencia finds some space and shoots from distance. Daniel Tovar is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.24
Axel Quintanilla threads a neat ball through to Santiago Gamez. Santiago Gamez threads the ball through to Fede Gallardo. Fede Gallardo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Hernandez but the linesman indicates offside!
20.02
Luís Salazar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nelson Parra. Nelson Parra finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.37
Maximiliano Cuellar flicks a high pass forward. Christian Ponce holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Christian Ponce flicks a high pass forward. Fede Gallardo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fede Gallardo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cesar Barrios who gathers it comfortably.
30.31
Maximiliano Cuellar knocks the ball to his team mate, Matias Figueroa. Matias Figueroa chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Hernandez. Francisco Hernandez shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
33.59
Santiago Gamez flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Hernandez. Francisco Hernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Gallo. Thomas Gallo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.44
Irving Corona threads a neat ball through to Francisco Hernandez. Francisco Hernandez whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Gallo. Thomas Gallo powers a header at goal but Daniel Rosa is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz appear unchanged since the first half. Irapuato also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz kick off and get the second half underway!
47.51
Juan Benitez flicks a high pass forward. Nelson Parra collects the pass. Nelson Parra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.58
Matias Figueroa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fede Gallardo. Fede Gallardo shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.35
Maximiliano Cuellar makes a simple pass to Santiago Gamez. Santiago Gamez knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Gallo. Thomas Gallo whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Hernandez. Francisco Hernandez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
65.19
Daniel Rosa flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan Benitez. Juan Benitez kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Valencia. Martin Valencia shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
66.00
Juan Benitez threads a neat ball through to Nelson Parra. Nelson Parra shoots from long range but Daniel Tovar reads it well. Quality keeping!
71.22
Maximiliano Cuellar kicks a strong pass forward to Irving Corona. Irving Corona sees Fede Gallardo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fede Gallardo tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
72.38
Martin Valencia clumsily knocks into Joaquín Vazquez. The referee brings Martin Valencia to one side and gives him a warning! Joaquín Vazquez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.13
Joaquín Vazquez hits a low pass to Irving Corona. Irving Corona makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Hernandez. Francisco Hernandez runs straight at the defence! Francisco Hernandez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Cesar Barrios!
87.09
Maximiliano Cuellar makes a simple pass to Christian Ponce. Christian Ponce chips the ball to his team mate, Fede Gallardo. Fede Gallardo puts a great ball through. Francisco Hernandez runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
Favio Silva controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Valencia. Martin Valencia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

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

Possession
57.6%
42.4%
Play Area
27.2%
45.7%
27.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Thomas Gallo of Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz

Match Ratings
1.Cesar Barrios (GK)
6
2.Alberto Tapia (DEF)
6
3.Valentino Correa (DEF)
7
4.Daniel Rosa (DEF)
7
5.Matias Ferreira (DEF)
6
6.Samuel Rojas (MID)
6
7.Juan Benitez (MID)
7
8.Favio Silva (MID)
6
9.Luís Salazar (MID)
8
10.Martin Valencia (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Nelson Parra (ATT)
6
 
12.Alonso Luna (DEF)
0
13.Mauricio Ponce (DEF)
0
14.Ernesto Rendon (DEF)
0