Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Azteca where Club América play host to Querétaro Fútbol Club. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Club América are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Querétaro Fútbol Club appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by martin Ibarra.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Club América are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Querétaro Fútbol Club appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by martin Ibarra.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Club América get the match underway!
2.53
0-0Bryan Camacho knocks the ball forward to Marcelo Jorginho. Marcelo Jorginho shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Hashim Marquez manages to gather it.
3.51
0-0Ian Ornelas threads the ball through to Bryan Camacho. Bryan Camacho makes a probing pass to Eduardo Delacruz. Eduardo Delacruz shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
6.03
Bryan Camacho makes a probing pass to Fede Aleman. Fede Aleman lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Delacruz. Eduardo Delacruz flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
9.39
Bryan Camacho flicks a high ball forward to Marcelo Jorginho who takes it down. Marcelo Jorginho tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.12
0-0David Dueñas hacks Eduardo Delacruz from behind! The referee calls over David Dueñas and warns him to calm down! Eduardo Delacruz stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.49
David Dueñas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, jonathan Castellanos. jonathan Castellanos flicks a high pass forward. Luis Silva controls it well on his chest. Luis Silva tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
18.38
Clarence Walker hits a low pass to Luis Silva. Luis Silva threads a neat, attacking ball through to Chris Duarte. Chris Duarte rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.43
0-0Ian Ornelas clumsily knocks into Luis Silva. The referee brings Ian Ornelas to one side and gives him a warning! Luis Silva carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.36
Alexis Valencia makes an attacking run forward. Alexis Valencia shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
26.14
Ian Ornelas knocks the ball forward to Pepe Sifuentes. Pepe Sifuentes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fede Aleman. Fede Aleman rushes past Ramón Salinas! Fede Aleman looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's miles wide!
27.45
Paúl Cortes barges into jonathan Castellanos. The referee brings Paúl Cortes to one side and gives him a warning! jonathan Castellanos grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
33.51
Alexandre Arroyo makes a simple pass to Pepe Sifuentes. Seeing a gap ahead, Pepe Sifuentes plays the ball forward to Eduardo Delacruz. Eduardo Delacruz deftly passes the ball to Fede Aleman, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Fede Aleman provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.26
Ian Ornelas chips the ball to his team mate, Bryan Camacho. Bryan Camacho makes a probing pass to Fede Aleman. Fede Aleman sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Hashim Marquez is on top of it.
40.07
Alexandre Arroyo makes a probing pass to Pepe Sifuentes. Pepe Sifuentes knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Delacruz. Eduardo Delacruz whips in a cross ball towards Marcelo Jorginho. Marcelo Jorginho makes a looping header on goal. Hashim Marquez gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
42.50
Ian Ornelas barges into Chris Duarte. The referee brings Ian Ornelas to one side and gives him another warning! Chris Duarte stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.54
Pepe Sifuentes plays the ball forward to Marcelo Jorginho. Marcelo Jorginho tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Club América appear unchanged since the first half. Querétaro Fútbol Club also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Querétaro Fútbol Club kick off the second half!
48.06
Alexis Valencia sees Chris Duarte in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Chris Duarte controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
53.27
Alexis Valencia flicks a high ball forward to Chris Duarte who takes it down. Chris Duarte shoots from long range but is denied by Edgar Michel. Excellent save.
60.15
Enrique Guzman plays the ball forward to Eduardo Delacruz. Eduardo Delacruz lofts in a cross ball towards Marcelo Jorginho. Marcelo Jorginho finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
66.07
Pepe Sifuentes flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Delacruz who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Delacruz knocks in a cross ball towards Fede Aleman. Fede Aleman makes a convincing header but Hashim Marquez is on top of it.
67.37
Enrique Guzman flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Delacruz collects the pass. Eduardo Delacruz shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.28
0-0jonathan Castellanos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Duarte. Chris Duarte knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paúl Cortes.
75.33
Clarence Walker flicks a high pass forward to Angel Silva who brings the ball under control. Angel Silva lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Silva. Luis Silva connects with a diving header but slams it into the crowd!
78.15
1-0With some swift thinking, Pepe Sifuentes plays the ball forward to Eduardo Delacruz. Eduardo Delacruz plays a one-two with Marcelo Jorginho and rushes in on goal... Eduardo Delacruz side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Hashim Marquez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.21
Clarence Walker passes the ball forward to Luis Silva. Luis Silva tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
84.28
jonathan Castellanos comes in with a late challenge on Bryan Camacho. jonathan Castellanos is warned by the referee! Bryan Camacho runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
8
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.9%
45.1%
Play Area
26.8%
47.6%
25.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eduardo Delacruz of Club América |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Edgar Michel (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Josue Camacho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alexandre Arroyo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Ian Ornelas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paúl Cortes (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Enrique Guzman (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Bryan Camacho (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Pepe Sifuentes (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Eduardo Delacruz (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Marcelo Jorginho (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Fede Aleman (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Axel Costa (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rodrigo Ochoa (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Miguel Arroyo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Hashim Marquez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Fred Suarez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ramón Salinas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Dueñas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Clarence Walker (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | jonathan Castellanos (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Alexis Valencia (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Juan Carlos Bautista (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Chris Duarte (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Luis Silva (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Angel Silva (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jimmie Gilstrap (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Augusto Cáceres (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jorge Sepulveda (DEF) | 0 | |