Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Azul where Cruz Azul play host to Celaya FC. A crowd of 16,383 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cruz Azul are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Celaya FC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Solis.


0.00
Cruz Azul get the match underway!
10.30
Alexander Castillo makes a probing pass to Manolo Andrade. Manolo Andrade lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez heads the ball goalwards. Superb reactions from Eduardo Santos. What a save!
12.00
Victor Lozano flicks a high pass forward. Alexis Burgos controls it well on his chest. Alexis Burgos whips in a cross ball towards Mathew Agudelo. Mathew Agudelo makes a deft header. Fabricio Peralta steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
14.38
Nahuel Osorio knocks the ball forward to Alexander Castillo. Alexander Castillo kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez shoots from 20 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Eduardo Santos!
20.22
Frank Ramos kicks a strong pass forward to Mathew Agudelo. Mathew Agudelo chips the ball to his team mate, Alexis Burgos. Alexis Burgos shoots from just inside the box. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
27.45
Alexander Castillo makes a simple pass to Manolo Andrade. Manolo Andrade shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
28.45
Seeing a gap ahead, Nahuel Osorio plays the ball forward to Juan Carlos Ventura. Juan Carlos Ventura chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edgar Felix.
32.26
Jerry Nanchoff plays the ball forward to Otoniel Chacon. Otoniel Chacon finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Celaya FC!
36.07
Juan Carlos Ventura plays the ball forward to Manolo Andrade. Manolo Andrade knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edgar Felix.
42.46
Edgar Felix clumsily knocks into Claudio M. Ríos. Edgar Felix is given a warning by the referee! Claudio M. Ríos grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cruz Azul appear unchanged since the first half. Celaya FC also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Celaya FC kick off and get the second half underway!
47.40
Jerry Nanchoff runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jerry Nanchoff threads the ball through into the box. Alexis Burgos 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!!
53.21
Alexander Castillo catches Frank Ramos on the ankles. The referee brings Alexander Castillo to one side and gives him a warning! Frank Ramos runs off the knock.
54.18
Juan Carlos Ventura deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manolo Andrade. Manolo Andrade lofts in a cross ball towards Willington Robles. Edgar Felix clumsily knocks into Willington Robles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
59.33
Jerry Nanchoff hits a low pass to Otoniel Chacon. Otoniel Chacon puts a great ball through but Mathew Agudelo is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
60.08
Celaya FC have made a substitution with Pablo Yllana replacing Jerry Nanchoff .
61.15
Emiliano Sensini flicks a high pass forward. Victor Lozano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Victor Lozano makes an attacking run forward. Victor Lozano knocks in a cross ball towards Otoniel Chacon. Otoniel Chacon powers a header at goal but Wilder Arroyo is on top of it.
65.16
Frank Ramos passes the ball forward to Otoniel Chacon. Otoniel Chacon runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Otoniel Chacon provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
66.19
Juan Carlos Ventura flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Velazquez who brings the ball under control. Miguel Velazquez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
69.29
Frank Ramos flicks a high ball forward to Mathew Agudelo who takes it down. Mathew Agudelo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
72.54
Juan Carlos Ventura makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Willington Robles. Willington Robles controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
73.46
Emiliano Sensini threads the ball through to Frank Ramos. Frank Ramos makes a simple pass to Otoniel Chacon. Otoniel Chacon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.12
Fabricio Peralta plays the ball forward to Claudio M. Ríos. Claudio M. Ríos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Willington Robles. Willington Robles knocks in a cross ball towards Manolo Andrade. Manolo Andrade powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
78.04
Alexander Castillo takes a quick throw-in, which Claudio M. Ríos takes on the chest. Claudio M. Ríos chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez whips in a cross ball towards Willington Robles. Emiliano Sensini comes in with a late challenge on Willington Robles. Penalty not given!!
79.19
With vision, Edgar Felix laces a through ball forward to Pablo Yllana. Pablo Yllana controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mathew Agudelo. Mathew Agudelo knocks in a cross ball towards Otoniel Chacon. Otoniel Chacon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
81.04
Claudio M. Ríos threads a neat ball through to Willington Robles. Willington Robles controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Willington Robles!
87.01
Alexander Castillo threads the ball through to Manolo Andrade. Manolo Andrade shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
89.29
Edgar Felix makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor Lozano. Victor Lozano threads a neat ball through to Otoniel Chacon. Otoniel Chacon shoots from long range but somehow Wilder Arroyo manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
22.5%
46.5%
31%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Otoniel Chacon of Celaya FC

Match Ratings