Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at José Mario Morelos y Pavón where Monarcas Morelia play host to Tampico Madero. A crowd of 13,913 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Monarcas Morelia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tampico Madero appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Erick Cortes.


0.00
Tampico Madero kick off the first half!
2.48
Paúl Cano threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Rodriquez. Guillermo Rodriquez flicks a high pass forward. Mario Diaz controls it well on his chest. Mario Diaz tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Jorge Cortez. Excellent save.
6.44
Isaac Pagan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Julinho. Gustavo Julinho whips in a cross ball towards Axel Sandoval. Leandro Yanes barges into Axel Sandoval. Axel Sandoval appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
8.01
Paúl Cano hacks Axel Sandoval from behind! Paúl Cano is shown the yellow card! Axel Sandoval grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.05
Eduardo Arias chips the ball to his team mate, Isaac Pagan. Isaac Pagan flicks a high pass forward to Axel Sandoval who brings the ball under control. Axel Sandoval skips past Abran Trejo! Axel Sandoval muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
18.29
Ian Rattin flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Guerra who takes it down. Ricardo Guerra lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Diaz. Mario Diaz beats his man to it with a header. The shot is on target but blocked by Manolo Williams. That should have been a goal!
21.15
Thomas Montano chips the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Rodriquez. Guillermo Rodriquez flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Guerra collects the pass. Ricardo Guerra shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.38
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
27.07
Guillermo Rodriquez decides to run forward with the ball. Guillermo Rodriquez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
34.54
Ian Rattin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mario Diaz. Mario Diaz whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Guerra. Ricardo Guerra connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Good keeping from Jorge Cortez as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
39.06
Ian Rattin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario Diaz. Mario Diaz shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
44.47
Isaac Pagan kicks a strong pass forward to Gustavo Julinho. Gustavo Julinho finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Carlos Sáez. Excellent save.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Monarcas Morelia appear unchanged since the first half. Tampico Madero also appear unchanged since the first half. The Monarcas Morelia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Monarcas Morelia get the second half underway!
47.07
Diego Figueroa hits a low pass to Esteban Fernandez. Esteban Fernandez shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
49.29
Diego Figueroa hacks Ian Rattin from behind! Diego Figueroa is shown the yellow card! Ian Rattin stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.52
Ricardo Guerra catches Ivan Gracia on the ankles. Ricardo Guerra is shown the yellow card! Ivan Gracia carries on, but is struggling a bit.
55.06
Mariano Franco catches Guillermo Vera on the ankles. The referee brings Mariano Franco to one side and gives him a warning! Guillermo Vera hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.25
Isaac Pagan passes the ball forward to Axel Sandoval. Axel Sandoval knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.38
Leandro Yanes hacks Axel Sandoval from behind! Leandro Yanes is given a warning by the referee! Axel Sandoval hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.38
Free kick to Monarcas Morelia just outside the area...
60.12
Diego Figueroa takes a stuttering run up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
77.25
Manolo Williams sees a break and surges forward. Manolo Williams kicks a strong pass forward to Gustavo Julinho. Gustavo Julinho whips in a cross ball towards Esteban Fernandez. Esteban Fernandez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Esteban Fernandez!
81.47
Abran Trejo barges into Gustavo Julinho. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gustavo Julinho carries on, but is struggling a bit.
83.46
Isaac Pagan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gustavo Julinho. Gustavo Julinho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Sáez who gathers it comfortably.
84.48
Ian Rattin sees a break and surges forward. Ian Rattin lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Diaz. Mario Diaz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
89.51
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
Gustavo Julinho barges into Paúl Cano. Gustavo Julinho is shown the yellow card! Paúl Cano runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
5
Yellow Cards
2
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
26.8%
46.5%
26.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Esteban Fernandez of Monarcas Morelia

Match Ratings
1.Jorge Cortez (GK)
7
2.Manolo Williams (DEF)
7
3.Eduardo Arias (DEF)
6
4.Ivan Gracia (DEF)
6
5.Noe Cardona (MID)
6
6.Diego Figueroa (MID)yellow card
6
7.Isaac Pagan (MID)
8
8.Guillermo Vera (MID)
6
9.Axel Sandoval (ATT)
6
10.Gustavo Julinho (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Esteban Fernandez (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Miguel Carrillo (ATT)
0
13.Afonso Rios (ATT)
0
14.Marco Sandoval (GK)
0

1.Carlos Sáez (GK)
7
2.Thomas Montano (DEF)
6
3.Leandro Yanes (DEF)
6
4.Abran Trejo (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Paúl Cano (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Mariano Franco (MID)
5
7.Guillermo Rodriquez (MID)
7
8.Ian Rattin (MID)
8
9.Santiago Husain (MID)
6
10.Ricardo Guerra (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Mario Diaz (ATT)
6
 
12.Ernesto Mejia (GK)
0
13.Javier Bravo (ATT)
0
14.Gustavo E. Romero (GK)
0