Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Luis de la Fuente where Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz play host to Club Necaxa. A crowd of 19,282 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Club Necaxa appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Mendoza.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Club Necaxa appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Mendoza.
0.00
0-0Club Necaxa kick off and get the match underway!
2.19
0-0Ezequiel Moreno passes the ball forward to Fernando Aurelio. Fernando Aurelio knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Bruno Olivares is offside!
10.30
0-0Roberto F. Bombarda flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Gallo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thomas Gallo tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
14.36
0-0Omar Velazquez threads a neat ball through to Bruno Olivares. Bruno Olivares cuts inside the box! Bruno Olivares rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Pedro Céspedes.
15.01
0-1Omar Velazquez takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Rubisel Benavides looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rubisel Benavides!
20.05
Roberto F. Bombarda kicks a strong pass forward to Duane Richardson. Duane Richardson whips in a cross ball towards Oribe Camoranesi. Oribe Camoranesi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Emesto Pacheco is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
22.02
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Irving Corona plays the ball forward to Thomas Gallo. Thomas Gallo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vinicius Jairzinho.
27.34
Omar Velazquez threads a neat ball through to Fernando Aurelio. Fernando Aurelio shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
30.03
Irving Corona flicks a high pass forward to Thomas Gallo who brings the ball under control. Thomas Gallo edges inside the box! Thomas Gallo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Emesto Pacheco manages to gather it comfortably.
34.35
Roberto F. Bombarda sees Oribe Camoranesi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oribe Camoranesi whips in a cross ball towards Noe Castaneda. Noe Castaneda powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
40.33
Vinicius Jairzinho passes the ball forward to Julian Harris. With vision, Julian Harris plays the ball forward to Fernando Aurelio. Fernando Aurelio plays a quick one-two with Bruno Olivares and rushes in on goal... Fernando Aurelio shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Pedro Céspedes manages to gather it.
44.52
Ezequiel Moreno sees Bruno Olivares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bruno Olivares sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Pedro Céspedes. What a great pair of hands!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz appear unchanged since the first half. Club Necaxa also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz kick off and get the second half underway!
49.50
1-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
55.20
Irving Corona knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Gallo. Thomas Gallo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Emesto Pacheco. Excellent save.
59.45
Rubisel Benavides flicks a high pass forward. Omar Velazquez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Omar Velazquez threads a neat ball through to Fernando Aurelio. Fernando Aurelio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexis Baez.
60.31
1-1Club Necaxa have made a substitution with Nuno Cortes replacing Ezequiel Moreno .
61.36
Alexis Baez knocks the ball forward to Roberto F. Bombarda. Roberto F. Bombarda threads the ball through to Thomas Gallo. Thomas Gallo lofts in a cross ball towards Noe Castaneda. Noe Castaneda beats his man to it with a header. Emesto Pacheco comfortably picks it out of the air!
67.05
Rubisel Benavides hits a low pass to Marvin Ackley. Marvin Ackley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bernabé Martinez. Bernabé Martinez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.03
Alexis Baez threads a neat ball through to Roberto F. Bombarda. Roberto F. Bombarda flicks the ball to his team mate, Oribe Camoranesi. Oribe Camoranesi lofts in a cross ball towards Duane Richardson. Duane Richardson makes a deft header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
71.49
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
75.34
Vinicius Jairzinho chips the ball to his team mate, Marvin Ackley. Marvin Ackley decides to run forward with the ball. Marvin Ackley edges inside the box! Marvin Ackley makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
77.33
Club Necaxa have made a substitution with Antonio Olivares replacing Rubisel Benavides .
78.40
Omar Velazquez threads a neat ball through to Fernando Aurelio. Fernando Aurelio shoots from 25 yards. Pedro Céspedes effortlessly gets down and covers it.
83.39
1-1Nuno Cortes threads the ball through to Bruno Olivares. Bruno Olivares advances inside the box! Julián Juárez hacks Bruno Olivares from behind! Bruno Olivares appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
90.00
Vinicius Jairzinho surges forward with the ball. With a delightful solo run, Vinicius Jairzinho stretches the opposition's defence. Vinicius Jairzinho knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Aurelio. Fernando Aurelio beats his man to it with a header. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rubisel Benavides of Club Necaxa |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Pedro Céspedes (GK)
8
2. Matías Valenzuela (DEF)
6
3. Alexis Baez (DEF)
6
4. Julián Juárez (DEF)
6
5. Axel Quintanilla (DEF)
6
6. Irving Corona (MID)
6
7. Roberto F. Bombarda (MID)
8
8. Thomas Gallo (ATT)
7
9. Oribe Camoranesi (ATT)
7
10. Duane Richardson (ATT)
6
11. Noe Castaneda (ATT)
8
12. Christian Ponce (MID)
0
13. Carlos Moreno (GK)
0
14. Carlos Davis (DEF)
0
1. Emesto Pacheco (GK)
8
2. Rubisel Benavides (DEF)
9
3. Gustavo Aviles (DEF)
6
4. Vinicius Jairzinho (DEF)
8
5. Julian Harris (MID)
6
6. Ezequiel Moreno (MID)
6
7. Marvin Ackley (MID)
8
8. Omar Velazquez (MID)
8
9. Fernando Aurelio (ATT)
6
10. Bernabé Martinez (ATT)
6
11. Bruno Olivares (ATT)
7
12. Antonio Olivares (MID)
6
13. Nuno Cortes (DEF)
6
14. Herman Young (ATT)
0