Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at José Mario Morelos y Pavón where Monarcas Morelia play host to Dorados de Sinaloa. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Monarcas Morelia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Dorados de Sinaloa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Hector Barron.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Monarcas Morelia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Dorados de Sinaloa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Hector Barron.
0.00
Dorados de Sinaloa get the match underway!
2.41
Noe Cardona knocks the ball to his team mate, Heriberto Dávila. Heriberto Dávila whips in a cross ball towards Gustavo Julinho. With a superhuman jump, Gustavo Julinho connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Samuel Paz manages to keep it out.
6.00
Noe Cardona hits a low pass to Esteban Fernandez. Esteban Fernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.58
Alberto de Dios Ibarra sees Travis Kassel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Travis Kassel shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
10.35
Efren Gracia knocks the ball forward to Diego Figueroa. Diego Figueroa flicks a high ball forward to Esteban Fernandez who takes it down. Esteban Fernandez advances inside the box! Esteban Fernandez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.29
Edgar Villa chips the ball to his team mate, Julián Carrizo. Julián Carrizo knocks the ball forward to Erick Solorio. Erick Solorio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.27
Julián Carrizo surges forward with the ball. Julián Carrizo tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.09
Alberto de Dios Ibarra sees Erick Solorio in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Erick Solorio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hector Davis.
20.04
Efren Gracia breaks forward. Efren Gracia sees Gustavo Julinho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gustavo Julinho shoots from long range. Samuel Paz gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
22.52
Eduardo Arias makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Diego Figueroa. Diego Figueroa takes it forward alone. Diego Figueroa shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
24.08
Jairo Palacios knocks the ball forward to Alberto de Dios Ibarra. With vision, Alberto de Dios Ibarra laces a through ball forward to Kevin Murillo. Kevin Murillo shoots from 25 yards but somehow Jorge Cortez manages to keep it out.
26.35
With a delightful solo run, Mateo Castro stretches the opposition's defence. Mateo Castro shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Jorge Cortez manages to gather it easily.
30.47
Jairo Palacios flicks a high pass forward. Mateo Castro collects the pass. Mateo Castro plays the ball forward to Travis Kassel. Travis Kassel finds some space and shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Jorge Cortez had no chance!! Goal for Dorados de Sinaloa!
33.50
Edgar Villa threads a neat ball through to Mateo Castro. Mateo Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Erick Solorio. Erick Solorio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.57
Esteban Fernandez clumsily knocks into jonathan Cortez. Esteban Fernandez is warned by the referee! jonathan Cortez runs off the knock.
36.10
Hector Davis threads the ball through to Isaac Pagan. Isaac Pagan flicks a high ball forward to Esteban Fernandez who takes it down. Esteban Fernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by jonathan Cortez.
42.40
Mateo Castro makes a simple pass to Erick Solorio. Erick Solorio makes a great pass forward. Kevin Murillo runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
44.21
Gonzalo de Dios Ibarra takes it forward alone. Gonzalo de Dios Ibarra knocks in a cross ball towards Esteban Fernandez. Esteban Fernandez directs the ball goalwards with his head. Esteban Fernandez scores for Monarcas Morelia!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Monarcas Morelia appear unchanged since the first half. Dorados de Sinaloa also appear unchanged since the first half. The Monarcas Morelia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Monarcas Morelia kick off!
49.17
Mateo Castro clumsily knocks into Diego Figueroa. The referee calls over Mateo Castro and warns him to calm down! Diego Figueroa runs off the knock.
51.38
Mateo Castro flicks a high pass forward. Erick Solorio collects the pass. Erick Solorio shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
54.41
Isaac Pagan clumsily knocks into Daniel Castaneda. The referee calls over Isaac Pagan and shows him a yellow card! Daniel Castaneda stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.48
Noe Cardona brings the ball forward. Noe Cardona cuts inside the box! Noe Cardona cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Samuel Paz. Excellent save.
59.06
Jairo Palacios flicks a high pass forward to Julián Carrizo who brings the ball under control. Julián Carrizo darts forward. Julián Carrizo plays a scrappy one-two with Travis Kassel and stumbles forward towards the goal... Hector Davis catches Julián Carrizo on the ankles. Penalty for Dorados de Sinaloa!!
59.06
The referee points to the spot..
60.46
Travis Kassel takes a short run up but he balloons it and it sails over the crossbar!
63.14
With some swift thinking, Alberto de Dios Ibarra plays the ball forward to Travis Kassel. Travis Kassel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Efren Gracia.
65.34
Gonzalo de Dios Ibarra darts forward. Gonzalo de Dios Ibarra whips in a cross ball towards Esteban Fernandez. Esteban Fernandez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
66.48
Efren Gracia plays the ball forward to Isaac Pagan. Isaac Pagan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Julinho. Gustavo Julinho sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
67.47
Mateo Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Travis Kassel. Travis Kassel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.55
Jairo Palacios pushes up the pitch. Jairo Palacios passes the ball forward to Travis Kassel. Travis Kassel shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Jorge Cortez.
75.05
It's a corner kick. Alberto de Dios Ibarra loops the ball in to towards the near post. Hector Davis jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
79.54
Diego Figueroa barges into Alberto de Dios Ibarra. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alberto de Dios Ibarra runs off the knock.
81.16
Mateo Castro flicks a high pass forward to Travis Kassel who brings the ball under control. Travis Kassel shoots from distance but it flies wide!
83.59
Gonzalo de Dios Ibarra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Heriberto Dávila. Heriberto Dávila whips in a cross ball towards Esteban Fernandez. Esteban Fernandez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
84.44
Gonzalo de Dios Ibarra hacks Julián Carrizo from behind! The referee warns Gonzalo de Dios Ibarra to calm down! Julián Carrizo runs off the knock.
85.54
Noe Cardona knocks the ball forward to Heriberto Dávila. Heriberto Dávila knocks in a cross ball towards Esteban Fernandez. Esteban Fernandez whips the ball goalwards with his head. Samuel Paz picks it out of the air!
87.34
Jairo Palacios flicks the ball to his team mate, Julián Carrizo. Julián Carrizo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Erick Solorio. Erick Solorio shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
5
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.4%
55.6%
Play Area
26.7%
43.3%
30%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Esteban Fernandez of Monarcas Morelia |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jorge Cortez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Efren Gracia (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Hector Davis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eduardo Arias (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Noe Cardona (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Gonzalo de Dios Ibarra (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Diego Figueroa (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 8. | Isaac Pagan (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
| 9. | Gustavo Julinho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Heriberto Dávila (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Esteban Fernandez (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Miguel Carrillo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Afonso Rios (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marco Sandoval (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Samuel Paz (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Daniel Castaneda (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Edgar Villa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jairo Palacios (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | jonathan Cortez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mateo Castro (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Alberto de Dios Ibarra (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Julián Carrizo (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Kevin Murillo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Erick Solorio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Travis Kassel (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Hashim Miranda (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Augusto Vega (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Cristián Moreno (MID) | 0 | |











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