Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Sergio León Chávez where Irapuato play host to Club América. A crowd of 12,051 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Irapuato are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Club América appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Leonardo Arredondo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Irapuato are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Club América appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Leonardo Arredondo.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Irapuato kicking off!
4.42
0-0Rubisel Moran flicks the ball to his team mate, Willard Kassel. Willard Kassel shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
8.21
Josue Camacho flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Enriquez. Rafael Enriquez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rafael Enriquez shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
26.58
Rubisel Moran flicks a high pass forward to Hector Almaguer who brings the ball under control. Hector Almaguer shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.02
Luís Salazar threads a neat ball through to Nelson Parra. Nelson Parra shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.22
0-0Samuel Rojas barges into Rafael Enriquez. The referee calls over Samuel Rojas and shows him a yellow card! Rafael Enriquez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
36.50
Valentino Correa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Benitez. Juan Benitez passes the ball forward to Martin Valencia. Martin Valencia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.14
0-0Favio Silva catches Enrique Guzman on the ankles. The referee brings Favio Silva to one side and gives him a warning! Enrique Guzman runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Irapuato appear unchanged since the first half. Club América also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Club América kicking off!
47.17
0-0Martin Valencia hacks Kevin Gilstrap from behind! Martin Valencia is shown the yellow card! Kevin Gilstrap stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.21
0-0Rafael Enriquez passes the ball forward to Willard Kassel. Willard Kassel shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
51.17
Alexandre Arroyo advances with the ball. Alexandre Arroyo makes a beautiful solo run. Alexandre Arroyo shoots from outside the area. Cesar Barrios gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
53.53
Willard Kassel catches Alberto Tapia on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alberto Tapia stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.03
Favio Silva makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nelson Parra. Nelson Parra sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
55.11
1-0Samuel Rojas changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Samuel Rojas knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Valencia. Martin Valencia outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Gabriel Bustamante had no chance!! Goal for Irapuato!
63.45
Samuel Rojas barges into Rafael Enriquez. The referee warns Samuel Rojas to calm down! Rafael Enriquez is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
66.20
Rubisel Moran makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Willard Kassel. Willard Kassel whips in a cross ball towards Marcelo Jorginho. Marcelo Jorginho beats his man to it with a header but it flies just off target!
77.33
1-0Irapuato have made a substitution with Ernesto Rendon replacing Nelson Parra .
81.24
Rafael Enriquez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hector Almaguer. Hector Almaguer shoots from distance but it is miles over!
83.20
1-0Daniel Rosa sees Luís Salazar in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luís Salazar flicks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Rendon. Ernesto Rendon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.36
Mauricio Bermúdez knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Enriquez. Rafael Enriquez chips the ball to his team mate, Hector Almaguer. Hector Almaguer shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.9%
54.1%
Play Area
27%
52.7%
20.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Martin Valencia of Irapuato |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Cesar Barrios (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Alberto Tapia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Valentino Correa (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Daniel Rosa (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Matias Ferreira (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Samuel Rojas (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Juan Benitez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Favio Silva (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Luís Salazar (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Martin Valencia (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Nelson Parra (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alonso Luna (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mauricio Ponce (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ernesto Rendon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Gabriel Bustamante (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Josue Camacho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alexandre Arroyo (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Mauricio Bermúdez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin Gilstrap (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rubisel Moran (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Enrique Guzman (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Rafael Enriquez (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Willard Kassel (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Hector Almaguer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Marcelo Jorginho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ian Ornelas (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rodrigo Ochoa (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fede Aleman (ATT) | 0 | |