Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Azteca where Club América play host to Club León F.C.. A crowd of 12,440 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Club América are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Club León F.C. appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Saul Hurtado.


0.00
Club América kick off!
3.45
Mauricio Bermúdez makes a high pass forward. Rubisel Moran shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Rubisel Moran kicks a strong pass forward to Willard Kassel. Willard Kassel shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
12.38
Enrique Guzman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcelo Jorginho. Marcelo Jorginho shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
15.51
Fernando Herrera hits a low pass to Néstor Mendoza. Néstor Mendoza whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Talavera. Hugo Talavera connects with a diving header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.06
Isaac Matuzalem sees space and advances. Isaac Matuzalem flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Talavera controls it well on his chest. Hugo Talavera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.16
Kevin Gilstrap makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Enrique Guzman. Enrique Guzman passes the ball forward to Marcelo Jorginho. Marcelo Jorginho shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
28.55
Antonio Gonzales controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Talavera. Hugo Talavera shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
34.56
Rodrigo Ochoa flicks the ball to his team mate, Hector Almaguer. Hector Almaguer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Ojeda.
38.49
Gerardo Magana laces a through ball forward to Néstor Mendoza. Néstor Mendoza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gabriel Bustamante who gathers it comfortably.
42.25
Mauricio Bermúdez knocks the ball forward to Rubisel Moran. Rubisel Moran makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcelo Jorginho. Marcelo Jorginho shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Club América appear unchanged since the first half. Club León F.C. also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Club León F.C. start the second half!
54.27
Alexandre Arroyo pushes up the pitch. Alexandre Arroyo hits a low pass to Hector Almaguer. Hector Almaguer lofts in a cross ball towards Willard Kassel. Willard Kassel flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.20
Rodrigo Ochoa chips the ball to his team mate, Willard Kassel. Willard Kassel tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
63.58
Rodrigo Ochoa catches Antonio Gonzales on the ankles. The referee calls over Rodrigo Ochoa and warns him to calm down! Antonio Gonzales hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.02
Alexandre Arroyo flicks a high pass forward to Rodrigo Ochoa who brings the ball under control. With imagination, Rodrigo Ochoa plays the ball forward to Marcelo Jorginho. Marcelo Jorginho chips the ball to his team mate, Willard Kassel. Willard Kassel shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Duilio Rosales had no chance!! Goal for Club América!
71.46
Alexandre Arroyo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrique Guzman. Enrique Guzman sees Hector Almaguer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hector Almaguer whips in a cross ball towards Marcelo Jorginho. Marcelo Jorginho connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
73.22
Kevin Gilstrap threads the ball through to Enrique Guzman. Enrique Guzman chips the ball to his team mate, Willard Kassel. Willard Kassel shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Duilio Rosales.
74.59
It's a corner kick. Josue Camacho kicks a low ball out wide. Mark Miller gets to the ball and clears it up field.
78.33
Gerardo Magana takes it forward alone. Gerardo Magana controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
84.33
Alex Ojeda knocks the ball forward to Antonio Gonzales. Antonio Gonzales flicks a high pass forward to Néstor Mendoza who brings the ball under control. Néstor Mendoza plays a one-two with Hugo Talavera and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Néstor Mendoza provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.17
Rubisel Moran makes an attacking run forward. Rubisel Moran shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Duilio Rosales manages to gather it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56%
44%
Play Area
30.7%
49.3%
20%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Willard Kassel of Club América

Match Ratings
1.Duilio Rosales (GK)
8
2.Barry Traynor (DEF)
6
3.Mark Miller (DEF)
6
4.Isaac Matuzalem (DEF)
7
5.Alex Ojeda (DEF)
6
6.Fernando Herrera (MID)
6
7.Antonio Gonzales (MID)
7
8.Gerardo Magana (MID)
7
9.Gabriel Vazquez (MID)
6
10.Hugo Talavera (ATT)
6
11.Néstor Mendoza (ATT)
7
 
12.Lucas Galletti (GK)
0
13.Pepe Correa (ATT)
0
14.Omar Escobar (GK)
0