Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Agustín Coruco Díaz where Zacatepec play host to Cafetaleros de Tapachula. A crowd of 20,123 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Zacatepec are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Cafetaleros de Tapachula appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Heriberto Leon.


0.00
Zacatepec start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.21
Julián Pérez makes a probing pass to Victor Huerta. Victor Huerta threads a neat ball through to Franco Ortiz. Franco Ortiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.02
Victor Huerta knocks the ball forward to Manolo Nieves. Manolo Nieves whips in a cross ball towards Franco Ortiz. Franco Ortiz directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Mauricio Salazar has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
8.28
Franco Ortiz comes in with a late challenge on Felipe Cabrera. Franco Ortiz is warned by the referee! Felipe Cabrera runs off the knock.
12.11
Jesús Galvan hits a low pass to Noe Estrada. Noe Estrada knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Piñón. Eduardo Piñón makes a convincing header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Cafetaleros de Tapachula!
22.42
Gerson Gonzalez catches Manolo Nieves on the ankles. Gerson Gonzalez is warned by the referee! Manolo Nieves grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
32.04
Joaquín Ruiz makes a simple pass to Alonso Rivas. Alonso Rivas knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leandro Amaya.
34.57
Jesús Galvan plays the ball forward to Eduardo Piñón. Eduardo Piñón lofts in a cross ball towards Alonso Rivas. Alonso Rivas makes a deft header but it is miles over!
36.12
Joaquín Ruiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Piñón. Eduardo Piñón shoots from 25 yards. Pablo Colombo gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
40.12
Francisco Leyva threads a neat ball through to Manolo Nieves. Manolo Nieves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Salazar who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Jesús Galvan flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Piñón who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Piñón finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Zacatepec appear unchanged since the first half. Cafetaleros de Tapachula also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Cafetaleros de Tapachula get the second half underway!
48.20
Joaquín Ruiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Noe Estrada. Noe Estrada plays a one-two with Eduardo Piñón and rushes in on goal... Noe Estrada comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but somehow Pablo Colombo manages to keep it out.
54.37
Juan Garay laces a weighted ball forward to Francisco Leyva. Francisco Leyva makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manolo Nieves. Manolo Nieves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Salazar who gathers it comfortably.
55.36
Francisco Leyva flicks a high ball forward to Franco Ortiz who takes it down. Franco Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gerson Gonzalez.
59.41
Mario Montano plays the ball forward to Jesús Galvan. Jesús Galvan hits a low pass to Alonso Rivas. Alonso Rivas controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Pablo Colombo. Excellent save.
60.26
Cafetaleros de Tapachula have made 2 substitutions with James Rogers replacing Erik Reyes and Vicente Martin replacing Norberto Lemus .
61.34
With some swift thinking, James Rogers plays the ball forward to Noe Estrada. Noe Estrada tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
67.49
Jesús Galvan makes a probing pass to Noe Estrada. Noe Estrada makes a great pass forward. Eduardo Piñón runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
69.05
James Rogers flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Piñón who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Piñón whips in a cross ball towards Noe Estrada. Noe Estrada rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Pablo Colombo gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
72.33
Jesús Galvan hacks Cristóbal Orellana from behind! Jesús Galvan is warned by the referee! Cristóbal Orellana carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.57
Cafetaleros de Tapachula have made a substitution with Liborio Carmona replacing Alonso Rivas .
83.34
Juan Garay barges into Liborio Carmona. The referee calls over Juan Garay and warns him to calm down! Liborio Carmona stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.41
Noe Estrada catches Kurt Ackley on the ankles. The referee calls over Noe Estrada and shows him a yellow card! Kurt Ackley stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.34
James Rogers surges forward with the ball. James Rogers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Pablo Colombo. Excellent save.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.2%
56.8%
Play Area
29.7%
48.6%
21.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eduardo Piñón of Cafetaleros de Tapachula

Match Ratings
1.Pablo Colombo (GK)
8
2.Leandro Amaya (DEF)
6
3.Julián Pérez (DEF)
6
4.Juan Garay (DEF)
6
5.Kurt Ackley (DEF)
6
6.Victor Huerta (MID)
6
7.Francisco Leyva (MID)
7
8.Efren Montes (MID)
6
9.Cristóbal Orellana (MID)
6
10.Franco Ortiz (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Manolo Nieves (ATT)
7
 
12.Leonel Cortes (ATT)
0
13.Alan Negron (ATT)
0
14.Alonso Venegas (DEF)
0

1.Mauricio Salazar (GK)
6
2.Felipe Cabrera (DEF)
6
3.Mario Montano (DEF)
6
4.Norberto Lemus (DEF)
6
5.Gerson Gonzalez (DEF)
6
6.Jesús Galvan (MID)
7
7.Erik Reyes (MID)
6
8.Joaquín Ruiz (MID)
7
9.Alonso Rivas (ATT)
6
10.Eduardo Piñón (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Noe Estrada (ATT)yellow card
7
 
12.Liborio Carmona (DEF)
6
13.James Rogers (MID)
7
14.Vicente Martin (ATT)
6