Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at BBVA Bancomer where Monterrey play host to Club León F.C.. A crowd of 12,208 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Monterrey and Club León F.C. are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Romo.


0.00
Monterrey kick off!
3.41
Isaac Matuzalem flicks a high ball forward to Gerardo Magana who takes it down. Gerardo Magana flicks a high pass forward. Pepe Correa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pepe Correa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pepe Talavera.
6.33
Giovani Duarte chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Avalos. Samuel Avalos plays a one-two with Alex de Dios Ibarra and rushes in on goal... Samuel Avalos shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Duilio Rosales. Excellent save.
9.44
Fernando Paredes threads the ball through to Hugo Talavera. Hugo Talavera plays a one-two with Pepe Correa and advances towards the goal... Hugo Talavera rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Norberto Piñón!
10.56
Fernando Herrera takes it forward alone. Fernando Herrera tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Norberto Piñón.
15.06
Giovani Duarte changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Giovani Duarte tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Duilio Rosales.
20.13
Isaac Matuzalem passes the ball forward to Gerardo Magana. Without breaking stride, Gerardo Magana plays the ball forward to Pepe Correa. Pepe Correa deftly passes the ball to Hugo Talavera, releasing him through on goal. Hugo Talavera makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
22.13
Mark Miller runs forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Mark Miller plays the ball forward to Pepe Correa. Pepe Correa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
26.02
Seeing a gap ahead, Gerardo Magana plays the ball forward to Pepe Correa. Pepe Correa knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Talavera. Hugo Talavera directs the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.24
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
38.39
Isaac Matuzalem controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gerardo Magana. Gerardo Magana kicks a strong pass forward to Pepe Correa. Pepe Correa shoots from distance. Norberto Piñón gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
39.51
Mark Miller volleys a long ball forward. Pepe Correa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hibram Velez.
40.58
Alex Ojeda passes the ball forward to Gerardo Magana. Gerardo Magana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Talavera. Hugo Talavera sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
45.00
Alex Ojeda knocks the ball to his team mate, Gerardo Magana. Gerardo Magana makes a beautiful solo run. Gerardo Magana lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Talavera. With a superhuman jump, Hugo Talavera connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Monterrey appear unchanged since the first half. Club León F.C. also appear unchanged since the first half. The Monterrey players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Club León F.C. kick off!
48.14
Isaac Matuzalem flicks a high pass forward. Gerardo Magana controls it well on his chest. Gerardo Magana runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gerardo Magana shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
49.15
Pepe Talavera kicks a strong pass forward to Giovani Duarte. Giovani Duarte passes the ball forward to Samuel Avalos. Samuel Avalos knocks in a cross ball towards Alex de Dios Ibarra. Alex de Dios Ibarra whips the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
53.36
Noe Briseño arcs the ball upfield. Alex de Dios Ibarra controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.40
Hibram Velez flicks a high pass forward. Dylan Kempes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With a delightful solo run, Dylan Kempes stretches the opposition's defence. Dylan Kempes shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
61.43
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
67.49
Noe Briseño threads a neat ball through to Dylan Kempes. Dylan Kempes sees a break and surges forward. Dylan Kempes makes a defence splitting pass to Alex de Dios Ibarra. Alex de Dios Ibarra rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.14
Giovani Duarte barges into Antonio Gonzales. The referee brings Giovani Duarte to one side and gives him a warning! Antonio Gonzales runs off the knock.
78.12
Barry Traynor hits a low pass to Fernando Herrera. Fernando Herrera kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Talavera. Hugo Talavera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.41
Antonio Gonzales makes a probing pass to Hugo Talavera. Hugo Talavera shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Club León F.C. are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
89.42
Gerardo Magana controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Talavera. Hugo Talavera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.2%
62.8%
Play Area
30.9%
39.4%
29.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gerardo Magana of Club León F.C.

Match Ratings
1.Norberto Piñón (GK)
7
2.Noe Briseño (DEF)
6
3.Hibram Velez (DEF)
7
4.Pepe Talavera (DEF)
6
5.Johnnier Mendez (DEF)
6
6.Diego Osomo (MID)
6
7.Dylan Kempes (MID)
8
8.Giovani Duarte (MID)
7
9.Facundo Navarro (MID)
6
10.Samuel Avalos (ATT)
7
11.Alex de Dios Ibarra (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Fred Rodriquez (GK)
0
13.Yoet Olivares (ATT)
0
14.Alex Ibarra (GK)
0

1.Duilio Rosales (GK)
7
2.Barry Traynor (DEF)
6
3.Mark Miller (DEF)
8
4.Isaac Matuzalem (DEF)
8
5.Alex Ojeda (DEF)
6
6.Fernando Herrera (MID)
7
7.Antonio Gonzales (MID)
6
8.Gerardo Magana (MID)
9
9.Fernando Paredes (MID)
6
10.Hugo Talavera (ATT)
6
11.Pepe Correa (ATT)
7
 
12.Lucas Galletti (GK)
0
13.Martin Guillen (MID)
0
14.Rodrigo Ayala (ATT)
0