Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Miguel Alemán Valdés where Celaya FC play host to Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Celaya FC and Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by jonathan Velez.


0.00
Celaya FC get the match underway!
3.43
Alexis Solis pushes up the pitch. Alexis Solis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Palomeque. Carlos Palomeque knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.18
Alexis Solis kicks a strong pass forward to Irving Rodriguez. Irving Rodriguez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Irving Rodriguez whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Palomeque. Carlos Palomeque jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
10.34
Without breaking stride, Rene Sepulveda plays the ball forward to Irving Rodriguez. Irving Rodriguez shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
12.16
Carlos Palomeque knocks the ball to his team mate, Josue Nunez. Josue Nunez shoots from 20 yards. Josue Nunez scores for Celaya FC!!
18.04
Bruce Edwards sees Fede Morales in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fede Morales cuts inside the box! Fede Morales looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
28.51
Hector Miller kicks a strong pass forward to Frank Reyes. Frank Reyes knocks in a cross ball towards Fede Morales. Fede Morales fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.05
Charles Gonzales comes in with a late challenge on Josue Aguirre. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Josue Aguirre stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.44
Tiago Arellano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frank Reyes. Frank Reyes passes the ball forward to Hector Miller. Hector Miller finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
Hazael Cervantes flicks a high ball forward to Bruce Edwards who takes it down. Bruce Edwards flicks a high pass forward. Fede Morales collects the pass. Fede Morales knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Todd Sullivan.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Celaya FC appear unchanged since the first half. Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz get the second half underway!
47.17
With a delightful solo run, Frank Reyes stretches the opposition's defence. Frank Reyes plays a one-two with Fede Morales and advances towards the goal... Frank Reyes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
48.45
Alexis Solis flicks a high pass forward. Irving Rodriguez controls it well on his chest. Irving Rodriguez decides to run forward with the ball. Irving Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hazael Cervantes.
57.15
Edgar Escobedo flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Palomeque holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Palomeque knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tiago Arellano.
63.24
Frank Reyes threads the ball through to Fede Morales. Fede Morales whips in a cross ball towards Hector Miller. Hector Miller is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Solid save from Hazael Espinoza.
65.10
Allan Lauderdale makes a probing pass to Rene Sepulveda. Rene Sepulveda flicks a high ball forward to Irving Rodriguez who takes it down. Irving Rodriguez shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Oscar Valadez manages to gather it.
71.58
Tiago Arellano flicks a high pass forward. Hector Miller collects the pass. Hector Miller cuts inside the box! Hector Miller comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Hazael Espinoza is on top of it.
73.26
Rene Sepulveda chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Palomeque. Carlos Palomeque lofts in a cross ball towards Josue Nunez. Josue Nunez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball comes off Alexis Bravo and the loose ball is cleared up field.
79.12
Hazael Cervantes catches Irving Rodriguez on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Irving Rodriguez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.59
With fabulous imagination, Carlos Palomeque plays the ball forward to Josue Nunez. Josue Nunez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
Porfirio Alfaro makes a simple pass to Josue Aguirre. Josue Aguirre whips in a cross ball towards Fede Morales. Fede Morales is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Solid save from Hazael Espinoza. What a great pair of hands!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 53.4883720930233 vs 46.5116279069767
Play Area
Home team third: 25.58%, Midfield: 50.00%, Away team third: 24.42%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hector Miller of Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Todd Sullivan (DEF)
6
4. Alexis Solis (DEF)
6
6
6
6
7
11. Josue Nunez (ATT)
7

12. André Salazar (ATT)
0
13. Abran Carmona (ATT)
0
14. Alan Barrera (ATT)
0

6
2. Alexis Bravo (DEF)
6
3. Daniel Osorio (DEF)
6
6
6. Josue Aguirre (MID)
6
7. Frank Reyes (MID)
8
8. Bruce Edwards (MID)
6
6
10. Fede Morales (ATT)
8
11. Hector Miller (ATT)
9

12. Oscar Cuellar (ATT)
0
13. Néstor de Buen (DEF)
0