Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Sergio León Chávez where Irapuato play host to Murciélagos. A crowd of 12,468 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Irapuato are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Murciélagos appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Saul Hurtado.


0.00
The whistle blows and Irapuato get the match underway!
4.23
Luís Salazar flicks a high pass forward. Martin Valencia collects the pass. Martin Valencia deftly passes the ball to Nelson Parra, releasing him through on goal. Nelson Parra tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
14.42
Gabriel Velazquez makes a probing pass to Gerardo Campos. Gerardo Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cesar Barrios who gathers it comfortably.
16.46
Enrique Talavera flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Velazquez collects the pass. Gabriel Velazquez sees Marco Rubirosa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marco Rubirosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.03
Daniel Reyna runs straight at the opposition's defence. Daniel Reyna edges inside the box! Daniel Reyna cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
22.31
Christian Rosas clumsily knocks into Juan Benitez. The referee brings Christian Rosas to one side and gives him a warning! Juan Benitez stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.24
Liborio Vazquez catches Valentino Correa on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Valentino Correa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.56
Christian Rosas flicks a high pass forward to Liborio Vazquez who brings the ball under control. Liborio Vazquez runs straight at the defence! Liborio Vazquez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
36.14
Lourenço Mata controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christian Rosas. Christian Rosas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerardo Campos. Gerardo Campos tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Cesar Barrios manages to gather it easily.
38.51
Valentino Correa flicks a high ball forward to Juan Benitez who takes it down. Juan Benitez threads a neat ball through to Martin Valencia. Martin Valencia shoots from long range but Adalberto Vasquez is on top of it.
42.47
Under pressure, Francisco García clears the ball far upfield. Gerardo Campos cuts inside the box! Matias Ferreira catches Gerardo Campos on the ankles. Gerardo Campos appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Irapuato appear unchanged since the first half. Murciélagos also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Murciélagos kick off!
54.24
Christian Rosas flicks a high pass forward. Liborio Vazquez collects the pass. Liborio Vazquez knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Rubirosa. Marco Rubirosa is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Cesar Barrios didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
57.34
Luís Salazar comes in with a late challenge on Gabriel Velazquez. The referee calls over Luís Salazar and shows him a yellow card! Gabriel Velazquez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.26
Gabriel Velazquez hits a low pass to Liborio Vazquez. Liborio Vazquez knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Rubirosa. Marco Rubirosa shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Cesar Barrios manages to gather it comfortably.
63.04
Daniel Rosa hits a low pass to Juan Benitez. Juan Benitez sees Nelson Parra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nelson Parra shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.02
Gabriel Velazquez flicks a high ball forward to Marco Rubirosa who takes it down. Marco Rubirosa knocks in a cross ball towards Liborio Vazquez. Liborio Vazquez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Cesar Barrios. Excellent save.
69.01
Favio Silva flicks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Parra. Nelson Parra knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adalberto Vasquez who gathers it comfortably.
77.01
Daniel Reyna makes a simple pass to Liborio Vazquez. Liborio Vazquez shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.43
Samuel Rojas knocks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Parra. Nelson Parra controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Adalberto Vasquez is on top of his game. Excellent save!
79.14
Daniel Reyna flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerardo Campos. Gerardo Campos passes the ball forward to Liborio Vazquez. Liborio Vazquez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Superb reactions from Cesar Barrios. What a save!
81.37
Daniel Reyna passes the ball forward to Marco Rubirosa. Marco Rubirosa finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
83.53
Gabriel Velazquez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Liborio Vazquez. Liborio Vazquez whips in a cross ball towards Marco Rubirosa. Marco Rubirosa makes a deft header but Valentino Correa is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
84.18
Christian Rosas kicks a strong pass forward to Marco Rubirosa. Marco Rubirosa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Valentino Correa.
87.22
Lourenço Mata passes the ball forward to Christian Rosas. Christian Rosas flicks a high pass forward. Gerardo Campos controls it well on his chest. Gerardo Campos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alberto Tapia.
90.00
Juan Benitez barges into Christian Rosas. The referee warns Juan Benitez to calm down! Christian Rosas stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
31.8%
68.2%
Play Area
31.8%
45.5%
22.7%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Cesar Barrios of Irapuato

Match Ratings
1.Cesar Barrios (GK)
9
2.Alberto Tapia (DEF)
6
3.Valentino Correa (DEF)
7
4.Daniel Rosa (DEF)
6
5.Matias Ferreira (DEF)
6
6.Samuel Rojas (MID)
6
7.Juan Benitez (MID)
6
8.Favio Silva (MID)
6
9.Luís Salazar (MID)yellow card
5
10.Martin Valencia (ATT)
6
11.Nelson Parra (ATT)
6
 
12.Alonso Luna (DEF)
0
13.Mauricio Ponce (DEF)
0
14.Ernesto Rendon (DEF)
0