Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Azteca where Club América play host to Monterrey. A crowd of 11,306 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Club América are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Monterrey appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by roberto Reyna.


0.00
Monterrey kick off!
2.04
Diego Osomo hacks Rafael Enriquez from behind! The referee calls over Diego Osomo and shows him a yellow card! Rafael Enriquez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
8.34
Gustavo Orozco threads a neat ball through to Facundo Navarro. Facundo Navarro hits a low pass to Alex de Dios Ibarra. Alex de Dios Ibarra knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Avalos. Samuel Avalos makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.54
Facundo Navarro flicks a high pass forward to Alex de Dios Ibarra who brings the ball under control. Alex de Dios Ibarra plays a scrappy one-two with Samuel Avalos and advances towards the goal... Alex de Dios Ibarra muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Gabriel Bustamante easily gets down and covers it.
24.44
From the throw-in, Rafael Enriquez picks out Enrique Guzman. Enrique Guzman threads a neat ball through to Marcelo Jorginho. Marcelo Jorginho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Norberto Piñón who gathers it comfortably.
28.52
Rubisel Moran flicks a high pass forward to Hector Almaguer who brings the ball under control. Hector Almaguer shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
33.46
Facundo Navarro flicks a high pass forward to Samuel Avalos who brings the ball under control. Samuel Avalos tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
39.21
Mauricio Bermúdez makes a simple pass to Rubisel Moran. Rubisel Moran sees Marcelo Jorginho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcelo Jorginho tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.06
Giovani Duarte runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Giovani Duarte edges inside the box! Giovani Duarte muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
Alexandre Arroyo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Enriquez. Rafael Enriquez chips the ball to his team mate, Willard Kassel. Willard Kassel shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Club América appear unchanged since the first half. Monterrey also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Club América get the second half underway!
48.09
Facundo Navarro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex de Dios Ibarra. Alex de Dios Ibarra shoots from long range. Alex de Dios Ibarra scores for Monterrey!!
55.28
Diego Osomo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex de Dios Ibarra. Alex de Dios Ibarra deftly passes the ball to Samuel Avalos, releasing him through on goal. Samuel Avalos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
57.51
Alexandre Arroyo makes a strong solo run forward. Alexandre Arroyo threads a neat ball through to Hector Almaguer. Hector Almaguer rushes past Bryan Molina! Hector Almaguer tries a spectacular strike but it flies just off target!
59.58
Enrique Guzman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hector Almaguer. Hector Almaguer lofts in a cross ball towards Marcelo Jorginho. Marcelo Jorginho beats his man to it with a header but it is miles over!
60.06
Monterrey have made a substitution with Alex Ibarra replacing Alex de Dios Ibarra .
61.06
Alexandre Arroyo passes the ball forward to Enrique Guzman. Enrique Guzman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hector Almaguer. Hector Almaguer shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
65.44
Enrique Guzman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcelo Jorginho. Marcelo Jorginho finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
66.35
Kevin Gilstrap brings the ball forward. Kevin Gilstrap kicks a strong pass forward to Marcelo Jorginho. Marcelo Jorginho whips in a cross ball towards Hector Almaguer. Hector Almaguer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
69.32
Mauricio Bermúdez makes a strong solo run forward. Mauricio Bermúdez plays the ball forward to Willard Kassel. Willard Kassel plays a scrappy one-two with Hector Almaguer and advances towards the goal... Willard Kassel looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Norberto Piñón gets down and covers it.
72.35
Kevin Gilstrap advances with the ball. Kevin Gilstrap darts forward. Kevin Gilstrap controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Norberto Piñón manages to gather it effortlessly.
83.08
Rubisel Moran flicks a high pass forward. Willard Kassel collects the pass. Willard Kassel whips in a cross ball towards Marcelo Jorginho. Marcelo Jorginho is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
84.27
Mauricio Bermúdez threads a neat ball through to Enrique Guzman. Enrique Guzman advances with the ball. Enrique Guzman shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
90.00
Diego Osomo comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Enriquez. The referee warns Diego Osomo to calm down! Rafael Enriquez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
10
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
29.4%
45.9%
24.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alex de Dios Ibarra of Monterrey

Match Ratings
1.Norberto Piñón (GK)
6
2.Hibram Velez (DEF)
6
3.Pepe Talavera (DEF)
6
4.Gustavo Orozco (DEF)
6
5.Bryan Molina (DEF)
6
6.Diego Osomo (MID)yellow card
5
7.Facundo Navarro (MID)
8
8.Giovani Duarte (MID)
7
9.Duilio Avila (MID)
6
10.Samuel Avalos (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Alex de Dios Ibarra (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Fred Rodriquez (GK)
0
13.Yoet Olivares (ATT)
0
14.Alex Ibarra (GK)
6