Match Report


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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Nemesio Díez where Deportivo Toluca play host to Pachuca. A crowd of 12,246 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Deportivo Toluca and Pachuca are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Hibram Madrigal.


0.00
The first half starts with Pachuca kicking off!
2.27
With imagination, Rafael Pickens plays the ball forward to Luis Valenzuela. Luis Valenzuela knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.51
Pablo Martin flicks a high pass forward to Rui Rocha who brings the ball under control. Rui Rocha knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.24
Guillermo Yanez threads the ball through to Ernesto Arce. Ernesto Arce hits a low pass to Adalberto Luna. Adalberto Luna shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
15.55
Leonardo Ventura threads a neat ball through to Luis Valenzuela. Luis Valenzuela controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
16.14
Norberto Torres knocks the ball forward to Marco Antonio Tellez. Marco Antonio Tellez makes a simple pass to Juan Carlos Rubirosa. Juan Carlos Rubirosa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rene Soto who gathers it comfortably.
18.40
Alan Moore flicks a high pass forward to Rui Rocha who brings the ball under control. Rui Rocha shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.56
Alan Moore threads a neat ball through to Juan Carlos Rubirosa. Juan Carlos Rubirosa shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
26.28
Leonardo Ventura makes a simple pass to Adalberto Luna. Adalberto Luna shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Juan Manuel Salas smothers it!
27.31
Norberto de la Cruz makes a beautiful solo run. Norberto de la Cruz knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Carlos Rubirosa. Juan Carlos Rubirosa tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Rene Soto.
28.51
Corner kick to Pachuca. Alan Moore chips it out wide. Diego Almaguer shoots from just inside the box. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.45
Ramón Izazola pushes mid-way up the pitch. With vision, Ramón Izazola plays the ball forward to Adalberto Luna. Adalberto Luna knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Norberto Torres.
38.28
Diego Almaguer flicks a high pass forward. Rui Rocha collects the pass. Rui Rocha knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Juan Carlos Rubirosa is offside!
40.44
Norberto Torres kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Martin. Pablo Martin surges forward with the ball. Pablo Martin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo Toluca appear unchanged since the first half. Pachuca also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Deportivo Toluca get the second half underway!
48.52
Alan Moore plays the ball forward to Juan Carlos Rubirosa. Juan Carlos Rubirosa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guillermo Yanez.
54.55
Ramón Izazola makes a probing pass to Ernesto Arce. Ernesto Arce knocks the ball to his team mate, Luis Valenzuela. Luis Valenzuela shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.24
Alan Moore knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Rocha. Rui Rocha shoots from outside the area but Rene Soto is on top of it.
63.18
Guillermo Yanez sees Rafael Pickens in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Pickens threads a neat ball through to Adalberto Luna. Adalberto Luna shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
69.22
Rafael Pickens surges forward with the ball. Rafael Pickens knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Valenzuela. Luis Valenzuela outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's miles wide!
72.25
Alan Moore flicks a high pass forward. Juan Carlos Rubirosa controls it well on his chest. Juan Carlos Rubirosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.49
Guillermo Yanez chips the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Arce. With a delightful solo run, Ernesto Arce stretches the opposition's defence. Ernesto Arce lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Valenzuela. Luis Valenzuela makes a looping header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
78.45
Ramón Izazola decides to run forward with the ball. Ramón Izazola makes a probing pass to Luis Valenzuela. Luis Valenzuela rushes past Maximiliano Solis! Some good footwork from Luis Valenzuela provides some space. He shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
83.38
Guillermo Yanez knocks the ball forward to Ernesto Arce. Ernesto Arce plays the ball forward to Luis Valenzuela. Luis Valenzuela shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
85.29
Ernesto Arce threads the ball through to Adalberto Luna. Adalberto Luna flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Valenzuela. Luis Valenzuela tries a spectacular strike but it flies just wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
9
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.3%
43.7%
Play Area
29.9%
47.1%
23%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ramón Izazola of Deportivo Toluca

Match Ratings