Match Report


Cruz AzulCruz Azul     Puebla FCPuebla FC
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Wilder ArroyoW. Arroyo62
G
1captain
G
73Israel de NigrisI. de Nigris
Fabricio PeraltaF. Peralta67
D
2
D
69Ezequiel CervantesE. Cervantes
Oribe CarmonaO. Carmona66
D
3
D
68Mateo FabbriM. Fabbri
Nahuel OsorioN. Osorio66
D
4
D
66Sixto MirandaS. Miranda
Pedro CarvajalP. Carvajal63
D
5
M
82Hayder MaganaH. Magana
Claudio M. RíosC. Ríos71
M
6
M
65Augusto FelicianoA. Feliciano
Juan Carlos VenturaJ. Ventura67
M
7
M
62Camilo OrnelasC. Ornelas
Alexander CastilloA. Castillo67
M
captain8
M
61Marco BernalM. Bernal
Willington RoblesW. Robles67
A
9
A
78Bruno ReggiB. Reggi
Manolo AndradeM. Andrade61
A
10
A
72Sebastián ÁlvarezS. Álvarez
Armando OrtizA. Ortiz61
A
11
A
63Juan Carlos PinaJ. Pina
 
Gustavo GuevaraG. Guevara66
M
12
G
65Marco Antonio BonillaM. Bonilla
Luis ReyesL. Reyes63
M
13
D
63Ian VargasI. Vargas
Alex EspinosaA. Espinosa56
G
14
M
60Rui MataR. Mata

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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Azul where Cruz Azul play host to Puebla FC. A crowd of 17,165 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cruz Azul are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Puebla FC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Edgar Feliciano.


0.00
Puebla FC kick off and get the match underway!
3.09
Camilo Ornelas kicks a strong pass forward to Bruno Reggi. Bruno Reggi shoots from distance. Wilder Arroyo gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
12.54
Claudio M. Ríos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manolo Andrade. Manolo Andrade knocks in a cross ball towards Armando Ortiz. Armando Ortiz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Israel de Nigris is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.52
Hayder Magana hacks Alexander Castillo from behind! Hayder Magana is warned by the referee! Alexander Castillo stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.41
Juan Carlos Ventura passes the ball forward to Armando Ortiz. Armando Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Willington Robles. Willington Robles connects with a diving header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Cruz Azul!
24.10
Marco Bernal runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marco Bernal shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
28.45
Mateo Fabbri clumsily knocks into Willington Robles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Willington Robles stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.34
Augusto Feliciano makes a probing pass to Bruno Reggi. Bruno Reggi tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
33.51
Camilo Ornelas flicks a high pass forward. Sebastián Álvarez controls it well on his chest. Sebastián Álvarez makes a probing pass to Bruno Reggi but he's offside!
34.26
Camilo Ornelas flicks a high pass forward. Juan Carlos Pina holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan Carlos Pina plays a scrappy one-two with Bruno Reggi and stumbles forward towards the goal... Juan Carlos Pina strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it flies well off target!
36.05
Ezequiel Cervantes makes a simple pass to Marco Bernal. Marco Bernal takes it forward alone. Marco Bernal tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
39.45
Marco Bernal knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Carlos Pina. Juan Carlos Pina shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
40.28
Sixto Miranda flicks a high pass forward. Hayder Magana collects the pass. Hayder Magana makes a probing pass to Bruno Reggi. Bruno Reggi runs straight at the defence! Bruno Reggi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.16
Claudio M. Ríos sees Willington Robles in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Willington Robles whips in a cross ball towards Armando Ortiz. Armando Ortiz beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
45.00
Claudio M. Ríos sees space and advances. Claudio M. Ríos lofts in a cross ball towards Manolo Andrade. Manolo Andrade beats his man to it with a header but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cruz Azul appear unchanged since the first half. Puebla FC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Puebla FC players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Cruz Azul kick off!
47.32
Fabricio Peralta threads a neat ball through to Claudio M. Ríos. Claudio M. Ríos flicks a high pass forward. Armando Ortiz controls it well on his chest. Armando Ortiz shoots from distance but somehow Israel de Nigris manages to keep it out.
54.12
Pedro Carvajal sees Juan Carlos Ventura in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Juan Carlos Ventura threads a neat ball through to Willington Robles. Willington Robles lofts in a cross ball towards Armando Ortiz. Armando Ortiz finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
57.31
Augusto Feliciano makes a simple pass to Bruno Reggi. Bruno Reggi shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.48
Ezequiel Cervantes comes in with a late challenge on Manolo Andrade. Ezequiel Cervantes is warned by the referee! Manolo Andrade hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.51
Juan Carlos Ventura flicks the ball to his team mate, Willington Robles. Willington Robles shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Israel de Nigris.
73.42
Corner kick to Cruz Azul. Claudio M. Ríos chips it to the near post. Manolo Andrade muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
75.02
Claudio M. Ríos flicks a high pass forward. Manolo Andrade collects the pass. Manolo Andrade shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
77.13
Oribe Carmona deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Castillo. Seeing a gap ahead, Alexander Castillo plays the ball forward to Manolo Andrade. Manolo Andrade knocks in a cross ball towards Willington Robles. Willington Robles gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Israel de Nigris reads it well. Nice save!
79.00
Oribe Carmona launches a long ball forward into the other half. Manolo Andrade edges inside the box! Manolo Andrade tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Israel de Nigris.
80.28
Alexander Castillo takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Some good footwork from Pedro Carvajal provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
83.46
Alexander Castillo knocks the ball to his team mate, Armando Ortiz. Armando Ortiz whips in a cross ball towards Manolo Andrade. Ezequiel Cervantes barges into Manolo Andrade. Manolo Andrade appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
84.41
Mateo Fabbri clumsily knocks into Armando Ortiz. Mateo Fabbri is warned by the referee! Armando Ortiz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.17
With some swift thinking, Sixto Miranda plays the ball forward to Marco Bernal. Marco Bernal threads a neat ball through to Bruno Reggi. Bruno Reggi plays a one-two with Sebastián Álvarez and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Bruno Reggi provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
89.45
Cruz Azul are in full control of this game.
90.00
Claudio M. Ríos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Armando Ortiz. Armando Ortiz shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Cruz Azul

Puebla FC
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
6
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.8%
43.2%
Play Area
28.4%
44.6%
27%

Scorers
Armando Ortiz 13, 42
Willington Robles 21

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Armando Ortiz of Cruz Azul

Match Ratings