Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Azul where Cruz Azul play host to Dorados de Sinaloa. A crowd of 15,343 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cruz Azul and Dorados de Sinaloa are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Nieto.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cruz Azul and Dorados de Sinaloa are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Nieto.
0.00
0-0Dorados de Sinaloa start the match!
2.31
0-0Alexander Castillo makes a probing pass to Armando Ortiz. Armando Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
3.33
0-0Miguel Velazquez barges into Jairo Palacios. The referee calls over Miguel Velazquez and shows him a yellow card! Jairo Palacios grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
8.16
0-0Julián Carrizo sees Kevin Murillo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Murillo lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Moreno. Carlos Moreno finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
9.19
0-0Alexander Castillo hits a low pass to Vasco Esquivel. Vasco Esquivel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Felipe Aguilera.
16.48
Julián Carrizo sees a break and surges forward. Julián Carrizo advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Julián Carrizo provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Wilder Arroyo smothers it!
18.33
Seeing Pedro Carvajal's run, Oribe Carmona quickly throws the ball into his path. Pedro Carvajal threads the ball through to Luis Reyes. Luis Reyes plays the ball forward to Vasco Esquivel. Vasco Esquivel shoots from distance. Chris Adams gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
20.19
Julián Carrizo threads the ball through to Erick Solorio. Erick Solorio shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
22.50
Fabricio Peralta hits a low pass to Alexander Castillo. Alexander Castillo makes a simple pass to Armando Ortiz. Armando Ortiz knocks in a cross ball towards Vasco Esquivel. Vasco Esquivel heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
30.21
0-0Fabricio Peralta catches Erick Solorio on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Erick Solorio stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.57
Alexander Castillo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.18
Fabricio Peralta knocks the ball forward to Alexander Castillo. Alexander Castillo brings the ball forward. Alexander Castillo lofts in a cross ball towards Armando Ortiz. Armando Ortiz flicks the ball with his head but Chris Adams is on top of it.
39.20
Fabricio Peralta hits a low pass to Juan Carlos Ventura. Juan Carlos Ventura threads a neat ball through to Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.03
Luis Reyes flicks a high pass forward. Vasco Esquivel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vasco Esquivel plays a quick one-two with Armando Ortiz and rushes in on goal... Vasco Esquivel takes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cruz Azul appear unchanged since the first half. Dorados de Sinaloa also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Cruz Azul kicking off!
48.25
Hashim Miranda hacks Alexander Castillo from behind! Hashim Miranda is shown the yellow card! Alexander Castillo runs off the knock.
51.52
Juan Carlos Ventura hacks Julián Carrizo from behind! The referee calls over Juan Carlos Ventura and shows him a yellow card! Julián Carrizo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.37
Oribe Carmona threads a neat ball through to Alexander Castillo. Alexander Castillo darts forward. Alexander Castillo knocks in a cross ball towards Vasco Esquivel. Vasco Esquivel connects with a diving header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
67.06
Luis Reyes knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Velazquez. Miguel Velazquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.04
Manolo Esparza makes a probing pass to Juan Carlos Ventura. Juan Carlos Ventura deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vasco Esquivel. Vasco Esquivel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.08
Alexander Castillo sees space and advances. Alexander Castillo lofts in a cross ball towards Vasco Esquivel. Vasco Esquivel fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Chris Adams.
77.21
0-0Alberto de Dios Ibarra flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Moreno controls it well on his chest. Carlos Moreno knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Kevin Murillo is offside!
78.10
Hashim Miranda threads a neat ball through to Kevin Murillo. Kevin Murillo tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
79.30
Hashim Miranda flicks the ball to his team mate, Erick Solorio. Erick Solorio whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Moreno. With a superhuman jump, Carlos Moreno connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it misses the target by a large margin!
83.32
Hashim Miranda threads a neat ball through to Carlos Moreno. Carlos Moreno knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.51
Julián Carrizo picks a pass forward to Erick Solorio. Erick Solorio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
89.14
Julián Carrizo sees a break and surges forward. Julián Carrizo puts a great ball through. Kevin Murillo runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alexander Castillo of Cruz Azul |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Wilder Arroyo (GK)
6
2. Manolo Esparza (DEF)
6
3. Fabricio Peralta (DEF)
6
4. Oribe Carmona (DEF)
6
5. Pedro Carvajal (DEF)
6
6. Alexander Castillo (MID)
9
7. Juan Carlos Ventura (MID)
6
8. Luis Reyes (MID)
7
9. Miguel Velazquez (ATT)
5
10. Vasco Esquivel (ATT)
7
11. Armando Ortiz (ATT)
6
12. Francelino Rodriguez (DEF)
0
13. Jesus Dejesus (DEF)
0
14. Arturo Camacho (MID)
0
1. Chris Adams (GK)
8
2. Felipe Aguilera (DEF)
6
3. Daniel Castaneda (DEF)
6
4. Cameron Ramirez (DEF)
6
5. Jairo Palacios (DEF)
6
6. Alberto de Dios Ibarra (MID)
6
7. Julián Carrizo (MID)
8
8. Hashim Miranda (MID)
6
9. Kevin Murillo (ATT)
6
10. Carlos Moreno (ATT)
6
11. Erick Solorio (ATT)
6
12. Travis Kassel (ATT)
0
13. Pedro Tapia (GK)
0
14. Augusto Vega (GK)
0