Match Report
| Topos de Reynosa | Topos de Reynosa | | | Cruz Azul | Cruz Azul | ||||||||||||||||
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| Raul Saenz | R. Saenz | ![]() | 71 | G | ![]() | 1 | ![]() | G | 62 | ![]() | Wilder Arroyo | W. Arroyo | |||||||||
| Bruno Rios | B. Rios | ![]() | 73 | D | ![]() | 2 | ![]() | D | 66 | ![]() | Nahuel Osorio | N. Osorio | |||||||||
| Ryan Meredith | R. Meredith | ![]() | 69 | D | ![]() | 3 | ![]() | D | 66 | ![]() | Oribe Carmona | O. Carmona | |||||||||
| Dionisio Tovar | D. Tovar | ![]() | 68 | D | ![]() | 4 | ![]() | D | 63 | ![]() | Pedro Carvajal | P. Carvajal | |||||||||
| Fernando Evans | F. Evans | ![]() | 67 | D | ![]() | 5 | ![]() | D | 53 | ![]() | Gonzalo Anaya | G. Anaya | |||||||||
| Javier Ventura | J. Ventura | ![]() | 69 | M | ![]() | 6 | ![]() | M | 67 | ![]() | Juan Carlos Ventura | J. Ventura | |||||||||
| Micheal Lalas | M. Lalas | ![]() | 68 | M | ![]() | 7 | ![]() | M | 67 | ![]() | Alexander Castillo | A. Castillo | |||||||||
| Neil Russell | N. Russell | ![]() | 67 | M | ![]() | 8 | ![]() | M | 66 | ![]() | Gustavo Guevara | G. Guevara | |||||||||
| Alexis Davino | A. Davino | ![]() | 68 | A | ![]() | 9 | ![]() | A | 67 | ![]() | Willington Robles | W. Robles | |||||||||
| Gordon Rivera | G. Rivera | ![]() | 67 | A | ![]() | 10 | ![]() | A | 61 | ![]() | Manolo Andrade | M. Andrade | |||||||||
| Bryan Pina | B. Pina | ![]() | 66 | A | ![]() | 11 | ![]() | A | 61 | ![]() | Armando Ortiz | A. Ortiz | |||||||||
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| Rubisel Quiroz | R. Quiroz | ![]() | 66 | M | ![]() | 12 | ![]() | M | 63 | ![]() | Luis Reyes | L. Reyes | |||||||||
| Diego Lucero | D. Lucero | ![]() | 65 | D | ![]() | 13 | ![]() | G | 56 | ![]() | Alex Espinosa | A. Espinosa | |||||||||
| Ramiro de Nigris | R. de Nigris | ![]() | 60 | A | ![]() | 14 | ![]() | A | 54 | ![]() | Ernesto Santana | E. Santana | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Unidad Deportiva Solidaridad where Topos de Reynosa play host to Cruz Azul. A crowd of 17,260 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Topos de Reynosa and Cruz Azul are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Magana.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Topos de Reynosa and Cruz Azul are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Magana.
0.00
Topos de Reynosa kick off and get the first half underway!
3.08
Dionisio Tovar flicks a high ball forward to Neil Russell who takes it down. Neil Russell makes a probing pass to Gordon Rivera. Gordon Rivera shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gordon Rivera!
6.14
Micheal Lalas kicks a strong pass forward to Gordon Rivera. Gordon Rivera shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Wilder Arroyo smothers it!
9.11
Alexander Castillo barges into Micheal Lalas. Alexander Castillo is warned by the referee! Micheal Lalas runs off the knock.
10.33
Gordon Rivera catches Gonzalo Anaya on the ankles. The referee calls over Gordon Rivera and shows him a yellow card! Gonzalo Anaya runs off the knock.
12.47
Ryan Meredith darts forward. Ryan Meredith plays the ball forward to Alexis Davino. Alexis Davino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.47
Nahuel Osorio takes it forward alone. Nahuel Osorio flicks a high pass forward. Willington Robles collects the pass. Willington Robles knocks in a cross ball towards Armando Ortiz. Armando Ortiz gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Raul Saenz didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
21.24
Alexander Castillo passes the ball forward to Willington Robles. Willington Robles shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
22.21
With a delightful solo run, Javier Ventura stretches the opposition's defence. Javier Ventura lofts in a cross ball towards Gordon Rivera. Gordon Rivera is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Wilder Arroyo with no chance!! Goal for Topos de Reynosa!
28.01
Oribe Carmona catches Bryan Pina on the ankles. The referee brings Oribe Carmona to one side and gives him a warning! Bryan Pina hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.14
Dionisio Tovar knocks the ball forward to Javier Ventura. Javier Ventura flicks a high ball forward to Gordon Rivera who takes it down. Gordon Rivera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wilder Arroyo who gathers it comfortably.
32.23
Fernando Evans knocks the ball forward to Neil Russell. Neil Russell darts forward. Neil Russell threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gordon Rivera. Gordon Rivera looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
33.51
Alexander Castillo sees Willington Robles in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Willington Robles knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bruno Rios.
42.01
Javier Ventura chips the ball to his team mate, Bryan Pina. Bryan Pina knocks in a cross ball towards Gordon Rivera. With a superhuman jump, Gordon Rivera connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.31
Gustavo Guevara chips the ball to his team mate, Armando Ortiz. Armando Ortiz whips in a cross ball towards Manolo Andrade. Manolo Andrade connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Topos de Reynosa appear unchanged since the first half. Cruz Azul also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Cruz Azul kick off!
47.51
Gustavo Guevara controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Armando Ortiz. Armando Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Raul Saenz who gathers it comfortably.
51.22
Ryan Meredith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Micheal Lalas. Micheal Lalas hits a low pass to Gordon Rivera. Gordon Rivera knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Carvajal.
53.51
Bruno Rios kicks a strong pass forward to Javier Ventura. Javier Ventura makes a probing pass to Alexis Davino. Alexis Davino whips in a cross ball towards Gordon Rivera. Gordon Rivera heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.26
Ryan Meredith threads the ball through to Micheal Lalas. Micheal Lalas threads a neat ball through to Bryan Pina. Bryan Pina knocks in a cross ball towards Alexis Davino. Alexis Davino jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Wilder Arroyo with no chance!! Goal for Topos de Reynosa!
60.45
Topos de Reynosa appear to have rearranged themselves into a 5-2-3 formation.
66.10
Javier Ventura comes in with a late challenge on Willington Robles. The referee calls over Javier Ventura and shows him a yellow card! Willington Robles carries on, but is struggling a bit.
72.02
Gustavo Guevara flicks a high pass forward. Armando Ortiz collects the pass. Armando Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Raul Saenz who gathers it comfortably.
73.50
Oribe Carmona flicks a high pass forward. Juan Carlos Ventura holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With some swift thinking, Juan Carlos Ventura plays the ball forward to Armando Ortiz. Armando Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Raul Saenz who gathers it comfortably.
75.05
Neil Russell hits a low pass to Bryan Pina. Bryan Pina knocks the ball forward to Alexis Davino but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
77.01
Topos de Reynosa have made 2 substitutions with Rubisel Quiroz replacing Fernando Evans and Diego Lucero replacing Neil Russell .
83.28
Gustavo Guevara threads the ball through to Manolo Andrade. Manolo Andrade shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
84.02
Diego Lucero hacks Alexander Castillo from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexander Castillo runs off the knock.
90.00
Pedro Carvajal flicks a high ball forward to Gustavo Guevara who takes it down. Gustavo Guevara controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Armando Ortiz. Armando Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Manolo Andrade. Manolo Andrade gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
26.6%
45.6%
27.8%
Scorers
| Gordon Rivera 3, 22, 54 Alexis Davino 57 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gordon Rivera of Topos de Reynosa |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Raul Saenz (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Bruno Rios (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ryan Meredith (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Dionisio Tovar (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fernando Evans (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Javier Ventura (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
| 7. | Micheal Lalas (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Neil Russell (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alexis Davino (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | Gordon Rivera (ATT) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Bryan Pina (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Rubisel Quiroz (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Diego Lucero (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 14. | Ramiro de Nigris (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Wilder Arroyo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nahuel Osorio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oribe Carmona (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Pedro Carvajal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gonzalo Anaya (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Juan Carlos Ventura (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alexander Castillo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gustavo Guevara (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Willington Robles (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Manolo Andrade (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Armando Ortiz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Luis Reyes (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alex Espinosa (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ernesto Santana (ATT) | 0 | |











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