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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Hidalgo where Pachuca play host to Club América. A crowd of 12,135 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Pachuca are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Club América appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pavel Munoz.


0.00
Club América kick off and get the first half underway!
12.13
Pepe Sifuentes threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Delacruz. Eduardo Delacruz shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Juan Manuel Salas.
15.14
Pepe Sifuentes knocks the ball to his team mate, Fede Aleman. Fede Aleman shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
27.28
Norberto de la Cruz pushes mid-way up the pitch. Norberto de la Cruz makes a simple pass to Rui Rocha. Rui Rocha whips in a cross ball towards Juan Carlos Rubirosa. Juan Carlos Rubirosa gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.56
Norberto Torres surges forward with the ball. Norberto Torres makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Carlos Rubirosa. Juan Carlos Rubirosa tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
34.45
Diego Almaguer flicks the ball to his team mate, Rui Rocha. Rui Rocha knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Carlos Rubirosa. Juan Carlos Rubirosa connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
39.20
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Pachuca appear unchanged since the first half. Club América also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Pachuca get the second half underway!
48.09
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
54.26
Aurelio Ramirez flicks a high pass forward. Marco Antonio Tellez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marco Antonio Tellez sees Juan Carlos Rubirosa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Juan Carlos Rubirosa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexandre Arroyo.
55.40
Bryan Camacho threads a neat ball through to Fede Aleman. Fede Aleman sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Juan Manuel Salas is on top of it.
60.58
Norberto Torres makes a probing pass to Diego Almaguer. Diego Almaguer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rui Rocha. Rui Rocha edges inside the box! Rui Rocha shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Edgar Michel manages to gather it.
61.49
Ian Ornelas pushes mid-way up the pitch. Ian Ornelas advances with the ball. Ian Ornelas shoots from outside the area but is denied by Juan Manuel Salas. Excellent save.
69.55
Pepe Sifuentes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Pepe Sifuentes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.43
Hazael Sifuentes flicks a high pass forward. Rui Rocha controls it well on his chest. Rui Rocha knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.04
Enrique Guzman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Delacruz. Eduardo Delacruz tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Juan Manuel Salas.
83.26
Pepe Sifuentes flicks a high pass forward. Fede Aleman collects the pass. Fede Aleman shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.19
Bryan Camacho threads the ball through to Fede Aleman. Fede Aleman shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
89.38
Bryan Camacho makes a simple pass to Fede Aleman. Fede Aleman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Bryan Camacho makes a beautiful solo run. Bryan Camacho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

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

Possession
60.9%
39.1%
Play Area
34.8%
47.8%
17.4%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Juan Manuel Salas of Pachuca

Match Ratings