Match Report


Cruz AzulCruz Azul     ChiapasChiapas
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Wilder ArroyoW. Arroyo62
G
1
G
69Leonel FrancoL. Franco
Fabricio PeraltaF. Peralta67
D
captain2
D
74Jairo PinaJ. Pina
Oribe CarmonaO. Carmona66
D
3
D
72Guillermo AmayaG. Amaya
Nahuel OsorioN. Osorio66
D
4
D
68Ferreira AraújoF. Araújo
Pedro CarvajalP. Carvajal63
D
5
M
74Salvador SifuentesS. Sifuentes
Claudio M. RíosC. Ríos71
M
6
M
73Yoet RiosY. Rios
Juan Carlos VenturaJ. Ventura67
M
7
M
67Alejandro PalaciosA. Palacios
Alexander CastilloA. Castillo67
M
8
M
66Roberto PinaR. Pina
Miguel VelazquezM. Velazquez76
A
9
A
76Omar CantuO. Cantu
Willington RoblesW. Robles67
A
10captain
A
70Victor SuarezV. Suarez
Manolo AndradeM. Andrade61
A
11
A
66Tiago FerreyraT. Ferreyra
 
Gustavo GuevaraG. Guevara66
M
12
D
67Sixto RodriguezS. Rodriguez
Luis ReyesL. Reyes64
M
13
M
65Ignacio PonceI. Ponce
Armando OrtizA. Ortiz61
A
14
D
65Peter CalderonP. Calderon

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Azul where Cruz Azul play host to Chiapas. A crowd of 17,282 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cruz Azul are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chiapas appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arturo Vargas.


0.00
The whistle blows and Chiapas kick off!
2.46
Guillermo Amaya threads a neat ball through to Yoet Rios. Yoet Rios makes a probing pass to Tiago Ferreyra. Tiago Ferreyra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.14
Nahuel Osorio runs forward with the ball. Nahuel Osorio threads a neat ball through to Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.54
Nahuel Osorio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio M. Ríos. Claudio M. Ríos knocks the ball forward to Willington Robles. Willington Robles whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez makes a convincing header but Leonel Franco is on top of it.
10.34
Juan Carlos Ventura makes a simple pass to Manolo Andrade. Manolo Andrade finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Leonel Franco!
12.55
Juan Carlos Ventura darts forward. Juan Carlos Ventura whips in a cross ball towards Manolo Andrade. Guillermo Amaya catches Manolo Andrade on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
14.30
Alejandro Palacios kicks a strong pass forward to Tiago Ferreyra. Tiago Ferreyra shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Wilder Arroyo had no chance!! Goal for Chiapas!
26.48
Salvador Sifuentes brings the ball forward. Salvador Sifuentes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
33.33
Roberto Pina makes a simple pass to Victor Suarez. Victor Suarez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wilder Arroyo who gathers it comfortably.
34.41
Salvador Sifuentes barges into Alexander Castillo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexander Castillo stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.35
Pedro Carvajal plays a long ball forward. Miguel Velazquez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ferreira Araújo.
44.35
Juan Carlos Ventura flicks a high pass forward to Willington Robles who brings the ball under control. Willington Robles knocks in a cross ball towards Manolo Andrade. Jairo Pina hacks Manolo Andrade from behind! Manolo Andrade appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Cruz Azul kick off!
49.55
Yoet Rios flicks a high pass forward. Victor Suarez controls it well on his chest. Victor Suarez controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Omar Cantu through on goal. Some good footwork from Omar Cantu provides some space. He shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
51.08
Fabricio Peralta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Carlos Ventura. Juan Carlos Ventura makes a probing pass to Manolo Andrade. Manolo Andrade knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonel Franco who gathers it comfortably.
53.51
Alejandro Palacios threads a neat ball through to Victor Suarez. Victor Suarez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Superb reactions from Wilder Arroyo. What a save!
54.14
Juan Carlos Ventura clumsily knocks into Guillermo Amaya. Juan Carlos Ventura is shown the yellow card! Guillermo Amaya hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.08
Nahuel Osorio flicks a high pass forward. Claudio M. Ríos collects the pass. Claudio M. Ríos flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Velazquez who brings the ball under control. Miguel Velazquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.33
Claudio M. Ríos makes a simple pass to Willington Robles. Willington Robles whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Leonel Franco.
64.41
It's a corner kick. Claudio M. Ríos loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Jairo Pina jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
65.43
Roberto Pina threads the ball through to Victor Suarez. Victor Suarez shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
66.56
Claudio M. Ríos sees Miguel Velazquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Miguel Velazquez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jairo Pina.
69.21
Yoet Rios sees a break and surges forward. Yoet Rios whips in a cross ball towards Victor Suarez. Victor Suarez flicks the ball with his head but it's drastically wayward!
71.55
Nahuel Osorio threads the ball through to Alexander Castillo. Alexander Castillo kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez whips in a cross ball towards Willington Robles. Willington Robles rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
72.07
Alejandro Palacios kicks a strong pass forward to Tiago Ferreyra. Tiago Ferreyra tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Cruz Azul

Chiapas
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
34.1%
40.2%
25.6%

Scorers
Tiago Ferreyra 14

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tiago Ferreyra of Chiapas

Match Ratings