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 Club León F.C.. A crowd of 10,885 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 Club León F.C. appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Serrano.


0.00
Club León F.C. get the match underway!
6.17
Isaac Matuzalem hits a long diagonal ball forward. Néstor Mendoza edges inside the box! Néstor Mendoza looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
10.27
Joaquín Vazquez makes a simple pass to Irving Corona. With imagination, Irving Corona laces a weighted ball forward to Thomas Gallo. Thomas Gallo passes the ball forward to Fede Gallardo. Fede Gallardo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
15.22
Axel Quintanilla threads the ball through to Santiago Gamez. Santiago Gamez makes a probing pass to Fede Gallardo. Fede Gallardo plays a one-two with Francisco Hernandez and rushes in on goal... Barry Traynor comes in with a late challenge on Fede Gallardo. Fede Gallardo appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
18.23
Gerardo Magana makes a probing pass to Néstor Mendoza. Néstor Mendoza lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Talavera. Hugo Talavera rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
22.15
Israel Palacios hacks Fernando Herrera from behind! The referee calls over Israel Palacios and shows him a yellow card! Fernando Herrera hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.48
Gerardo Magana barges into Santiago Gamez. Gerardo Magana is given a warning by the referee! Santiago Gamez stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.34
Fernando Herrera flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Talavera holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hugo Talavera shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
30.05
Antonio Gonzales chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Talavera. Hugo Talavera threads a neat ball through to Néstor Mendoza. Some good footwork from Néstor Mendoza provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
32.30
Irving Corona clumsily knocks into Alex Ojeda. Irving Corona is warned by the referee! Alex Ojeda carries on, but is struggling a bit.
38.13
Antonio Gonzales makes a beautiful solo run. Antonio Gonzales passes the ball forward but Hugo Talavera is offside!
39.28
Mark Miller passes the ball forward to Antonio Gonzales. Antonio Gonzales makes an attacking run forward. Antonio Gonzales plays a quick one-two with Hugo Talavera and rushes in on goal... Antonio Gonzales makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Daniel Tovar with no chance!! Goal for Club León F.C.!
42.54
Gerardo Magana makes an attacking run forward. Gerardo Magana knocks in a cross ball towards Néstor Mendoza. Néstor Mendoza makes a deft header. Daniel Tovar is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz appear unchanged since the first half. Club León F.C. also appear unchanged since the first half. The Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz kick off the second half!
47.29
Santiago Gamez chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Gallo. Thomas Gallo whips in a cross ball towards Fede Gallardo. Fede Gallardo heads the ball goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
53.22
Antonio Gonzales changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Antonio Gonzales runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Antonio Gonzales provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
55.36
Axel Quintanilla flicks a high ball forward to Santiago Gamez who takes it down. Santiago Gamez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fede Gallardo. Fede Gallardo runs straight at the defence! Fede Gallardo comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but somehow Duilio Rosales manages to keep it out.
57.52
Christian Ponce kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Hernandez. Francisco Hernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Fede Gallardo. Fede Gallardo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.19
Mark Miller threads a neat ball through to Gerardo Magana. Gerardo Magana knocks the ball forward to Hugo Talavera. Hugo Talavera puts a great ball through. Néstor Mendoza runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
72.13
Isaac Matuzalem knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Gonzales. Antonio Gonzales flicks the ball to his team mate, Néstor Mendoza. Néstor Mendoza shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
73.17
Israel Palacios flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Gallo controls it well on his chest. Thomas Gallo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.49
Santiago Gamez flicks a high pass forward. Fede Gallardo controls it well on his chest. Fede Gallardo shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Duilio Rosales. Excellent save.
83.46
Joaquín Vazquez flicks a high pass forward. Israel Palacios collects the pass. Israel Palacios sees space and advances. Israel Palacios knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Gallo. Thomas Gallo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.04
Irving Corona brings the ball forward. Irving Corona plays a one-two with Francisco Hernandez and advances towards the goal... Irving Corona looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

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

Possession
49.2%
50.8%
Play Area
23.1%
49.2%
27.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Néstor Mendoza of Club León F.C.

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