Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Hidalgo where Pachuca play host to Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz. A crowd of 10,556 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Pachuca are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Saul Hurtado.


0.00
Pachuca kick off!
2.05
Israel Palacios knocks the ball to his team mate, Fede Gallardo. Fede Gallardo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
8.17
Matias Figueroa passes the ball forward to Francisco Hernandez. Francisco Hernandez shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
10.23
Joaquín Vazquez makes a probing pass to Matias Figueroa. Matias Figueroa flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Hernandez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Hernandez plays a one-two with Thomas Gallo and rushes in on goal... Francisco Hernandez cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Juan Manuel Salas with no chance!! Goal for Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz!
15.44
Duilio Orrantía threads the ball through to Peter Davis. Peter Davis knocks the ball forward, putting Rui Rocha through on goal. Rui Rocha side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Daniel Tovar is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.22
Pablo Martin passes the ball forward to Peter Davis. Peter Davis whips in a cross ball towards Rui Rocha. Rui Rocha is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Daniel Tovar is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
27.23
Matias Figueroa makes a probing pass to Thomas Gallo. Thomas Gallo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan Manuel Salas who gathers it comfortably.
28.19
Diego Almaguer threads a neat ball through to Peter Davis. Peter Davis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.14
Irving Corona kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Gallo. Thomas Gallo plays a scrappy one-two with Fede Gallardo and stumbles forward towards the goal... Thomas Gallo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
34.06
Matias Figueroa flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Hernandez controls it well on his chest. Francisco Hernandez knocks the ball forward to Thomas Gallo but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
38.02
Isaac Ramirez flicks the ball to his team mate, Duilio Orrantía. Duilio Orrantía changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Duilio Orrantía whips in a cross ball towards Peter Davis. Peter Davis directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Pachuca!
44.36
With vision, Matias Figueroa plays the ball forward to Fede Gallardo. Fede Gallardo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Norberto de la Cruz.
45.00
Matias Figueroa brings the ball forward. Matias Figueroa shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Pachuca appear unchanged since the first half. Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz also appear unchanged since the first half. The Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz kicking off!
47.23
Diego Almaguer flicks a high pass forward to Peter Davis who brings the ball under control. Peter Davis knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Rocha. Rui Rocha whips the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
53.31
Duilio Orrantía flicks a high pass forward. Rui Rocha controls it well on his chest. Rui Rocha skips past Maximiliano Cuellar! Rui Rocha looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rui Rocha!
57.44
Joaquín Vazquez threads a neat ball through to Israel Palacios. Israel Palacios makes a simple pass to Francisco Hernandez. Francisco Hernandez cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Francisco Hernandez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.39
Duilio Orrantía runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Duilio Orrantía knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Davis. Peter Davis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
61.28
Joaquín Vazquez knocks the ball forward to Matias Figueroa. Without breaking stride, Matias Figueroa plays the ball forward to Thomas Gallo. Thomas Gallo deftly passes the ball to Fede Gallardo, releasing him through on goal. Fede Gallardo tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
63.04
Duilio Orrantía clumsily knocks into Matias Figueroa. Duilio Orrantía is warned by the referee! Matias Figueroa carries on, but is struggling a bit.
65.31
Israel Palacios threads the ball through to Thomas Gallo. Thomas Gallo shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Juan Manuel Salas effortlessly smothers it!
67.34
Diego Almaguer runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Diego Almaguer knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Rocha. Rui Rocha connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Daniel Tovar!
69.46
Ian Torres passes the ball forward to Duilio Orrantía. Duilio Orrantía surges forward with the ball. Duilio Orrantía makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Davis but he's offside!
78.39
Duilio Orrantía runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Duilio Orrantía shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.11
Thomas Gallo catches Ian Torres on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ian Torres grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
85.04
Duilio Orrantía knocks the ball forward to Peter Davis. Peter Davis runs straight at the defence! Peter Davis looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Daniel Tovar gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
89.18
Matias Figueroa comes in with a late challenge on Diego Almaguer. The referee calls over Matias Figueroa and warns him to calm down! Diego Almaguer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
5
2
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
25%
48.6%
26.4%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rui Rocha of Pachuca

Match Ratings