Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Olímpico Universitario where Pumas de la UNAM play host to Club Tijuana. A crowd of 15,614 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Pumas de la UNAM are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Club Tijuana appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Leonardo Mata.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Pumas de la UNAM are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Club Tijuana appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Leonardo Mata.
0.00
0-0Pumas de la UNAM kick off and get the match underway!
2.05
1-0Emiliano Hidalgo threads the ball through to Alexis Diaz. Alexis Diaz knocks the ball forward to Efren Nieto. Efren Nieto lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Olivares. Eduardo Olivares finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Gonzalo Rojas has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.32
1-0Ruben Becerra flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristian Escamilla. Cristian Escamilla lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Olivares. Eduardo Olivares outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Gonzalo Rojas didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
10.56
D. Santos Pelado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristian Escamilla. Cristian Escamilla knocks in a cross ball towards Efren Nieto. Efren Nieto is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Gonzalo Rojas.
12.58
1-0Corner kick to Pumas de la UNAM. Alexis Diaz chips it to the near post. Roger Hernandez reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
14.03
1-0Emiliano Hidalgo decides to run forward with the ball. Emiliano Hidalgo flicks a high ball forward to Cristian Escamilla who takes it down. Cristian Escamilla knocks in a cross ball towards Efren Nieto. Efren Nieto heads the ball goalwards but it flies just wide!
15.26
Lukas Reynoso flicks a high pass forward. D. Santos Pelado holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. D. Santos Pelado threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Olivares. Eduardo Olivares knocks in a cross ball towards Cristian Escamilla. With a superhuman jump, Cristian Escamilla connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
22.52
1-0Otoniel Dueñas flicks a high pass forward. Cristian Escamilla collects the pass. Cristian Escamilla knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.18
Seeing a gap ahead, D. Santos Pelado plays the ball forward to Efren Nieto. Efren Nieto threads the ball through into the box. Eduardo Olivares side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.16
Emiliano Hidalgo flicks a high pass forward to Alexis Diaz who brings the ball under control. Alexis Diaz kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Olivares. Eduardo Olivares whips in a cross ball towards Cristian Escamilla. With a superhuman jump, Cristian Escamilla connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Gonzalo Rojas punches it away to safety.
33.14
1-0Diano Garza flicks a high pass forward to Jesús Mata who brings the ball under control. Jesús Mata makes a pass forward but Sergio Nieto is yards offside!
36.36
Alexis Diaz advances with the ball. Alexis Diaz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.53
Alexis Diaz flicks a high ball forward to Efren Nieto who takes it down. Efren Nieto shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
39.28
Lukas Reynoso flicks a high pass forward to Alexis Diaz who brings the ball under control. Alexis Diaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Efren Nieto. Efren Nieto whips in a cross ball towards Cristian Escamilla. Cristian Escamilla beats his man to it with a header. Solid save from Gonzalo Rojas.
44.19
Diano Garza flicks a high pass forward to Sergio Nieto who brings the ball under control. Sergio Nieto plays a scrappy one-two with Jesús Mata and advances towards the goal... Sergio Nieto shoots from just inside the box but Patricio González reads it well. He makes it look easy!
45.00
1-0Emiliano Hidalgo comes in with a late challenge on Jesús Mata. The referee calls over Emiliano Hidalgo and shows him a yellow card! Jesús Mata carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Pumas de la UNAM appear unchanged since the first half. Club Tijuana also appear unchanged since the first half. The Club Tijuana players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Club Tijuana get the second half underway!
49.00
Lukas Reynoso hits a low pass to Otoniel Dueñas. Otoniel Dueñas flicks a high ball forward to Efren Nieto who takes it down. Efren Nieto plays a quick one-two with Cristian Escamilla and rushes in on goal... Efren Nieto rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Gonzalo Rojas. Excellent save.
57.36
Irving Benavides hits a low pass to Sergio Nieto. Sergio Nieto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patricio González who gathers it comfortably.
59.38
Emiliano Hidalgo makes a probing pass to Ruben Becerra. Ruben Becerra flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Olivares who takes it down. Eduardo Olivares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.36
1-0Pumas de la UNAM have made 2 substitutions with Manolo Zavala replacing Emiliano Hidalgo and Diego Delatorre replacing Alexis Diaz .
61.42
Lukas Reynoso threads the ball through to Otoniel Dueñas. Otoniel Dueñas changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Otoniel Dueñas lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Olivares. Eduardo Olivares finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
65.15
Seeing a gap ahead, De Jesus S. Siviglia plays the ball forward to Roger Hernandez. Roger Hernandez whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Nieto. Sergio Nieto rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Patricio González gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
67.51
Diano Garza flicks a high pass forward. Jesús Mata controls it well on his chest. Jesús Mata finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.58
Ruben Becerra sees space and advances. Ruben Becerra lofts in a cross ball towards Cristian Escamilla. Cristian Escamilla directs the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.06
Pumas de la UNAM have made a substitution with Darryl Harris replacing Cristian Escamilla .
79.28
Manolo Zavala deftly passes the ball to his team mate, D. Santos Pelado. D. Santos Pelado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Efren Nieto. Efren Nieto shoots from distance. Good keeping from Gonzalo Rojas as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
80.39
1-0It's a corner kick. Ruben Becerra kicks a low ball out wide. Alonso Bravo gets to the ball and clears it up field.
81.51
Rodrigo Figueroa flicks the ball to his team mate, Otoniel Dueñas. Otoniel Dueñas chips the ball to his team mate, Darryl Harris. Darryl Harris shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
85.42
De Jesus S. Siviglia flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Nieto controls it well on his chest. Sergio Nieto shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
87.13
Diano Garza makes a simple pass to Roger Hernandez. Roger Hernandez whips in a cross ball towards Jesús Mata. Jesús Mata jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
90.00
Raul Portillo sees a break and surges forward. Raul Portillo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roger Hernandez. Roger Hernandez whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Nieto. Sergio Nieto rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.4%
35.6%
Play Area
26.7%
41.1%
32.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eduardo Olivares of Pumas de la UNAM |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Patricio González (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Emiliano Hidalgo (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Rodrigo Figueroa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Lukas Reynoso (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Otoniel Dueñas (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Ruben Becerra (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Alexis Diaz (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | D. Santos Pelado (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Efren Nieto (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Eduardo Olivares (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Cristian Escamilla (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Manolo Zavala (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Diego Delatorre (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Darryl Harris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Gonzalo Rojas (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Leonardo Barragan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Raul Portillo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alonso Bravo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marco Rico (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Irving Benavides (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | De Jesus S. Siviglia (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Diano Garza (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Roger Hernandez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Jesús Mata (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Sergio Nieto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Hector Cuevas (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Irving Zuniga (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gabriel Barajas (MID) | 0 | |