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Match Report

Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at José Mario Morelos y Pavón where Monarcas Morelia play host to Obregón F.C.. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Monarcas Morelia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Obregón F.C. appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alonso Ayala.


0.00
Obregón F.C. get the match underway!
2.59
Jose Trejo threads the ball through to Diego Figueroa. Diego Figueroa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Esteban Fernandez. Esteban Fernandez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Osorio.
3.28
Alexander Williams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Serrano. Roberto Serrano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Jorge Cortez had no chance!! Goal for Obregón F.C.!
8.46
Manolo Williams pushes up the pitch. Manolo Williams chips the ball to his team mate, Axel Sandoval. Axel Sandoval shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
9.44
Isaac Pagan changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Isaac Pagan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Salvador Reyes reads it well. Quality keeping!
15.04
Jose Trejo passes the ball forward to Guillermo Vera. Guillermo Vera threads a neat ball through to Axel Sandoval. Axel Sandoval shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Salvador Reyes with no chance!! Goal for Monarcas Morelia!
18.57
Isaac Pagan makes a probing pass to Esteban Fernandez. Esteban Fernandez shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
21.44
Gustavo Julinho catches Gonzalo Barrera on the ankles. The referee warns Gustavo Julinho to calm down! Gonzalo Barrera runs off the knock.
24.04
Isaac Pagan flicks a high pass forward. Gustavo Julinho collects the pass. Gustavo Julinho knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Wilson.
26.33
Giovani Rangel hits a low pass to Francisco Padila. Francisco Padila knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jorge Cortez who gathers it comfortably.
27.11
Without breaking stride, Manolo Williams plays the ball forward to Isaac Pagan. Isaac Pagan makes a probing pass to Esteban Fernandez. Esteban Fernandez shoots from outside the area. Salvador Reyes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.56
Jose Trejo advances with the ball. Jose Trejo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Axel Sandoval. Axel Sandoval knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gonzalo Barrera.
33.30
Jose Trejo sees Diego Figueroa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diego Figueroa knocks the ball forward to Esteban Fernandez. Esteban Fernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Gustavo Julinho. Gustavo Julinho makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gustavo Julinho!
36.46
Giovani Rangel passes the ball forward to Roberto Serrano. Roberto Serrano whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Padila. Francisco Padila makes a deft header. The keeper, Jorge Cortez, sees it late!! Goal for Obregón F.C.!
40.08
Manolo Williams hits a low pass to Isaac Pagan. Isaac Pagan threads a neat ball through to Esteban Fernandez. Esteban Fernandez rushes past Alexander Wilson! Esteban Fernandez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Monarcas Morelia!
45.00
Manolo Williams threads a neat ball through to Isaac Pagan. Seeing a gap ahead, Isaac Pagan plays the ball forward to Esteban Fernandez. Esteban Fernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Monarcas Morelia appear unchanged since the first half. Obregón F.C. also appear unchanged since the first half. The Obregón F.C. players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Monarcas Morelia kick off the second half!
47.49
Giovani Rangel kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Serrano. Roberto Serrano sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Jorge Cortez.
49.53
Saul Ybarra sees a break and surges forward. Saul Ybarra knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Padila. Francisco Padila is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Jorge Cortez manages to keep it out.
54.43
Eduardo Arias sees a break and surges forward. Eduardo Arias runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eduardo Arias knocks in a cross ball towards Gustavo Julinho. Gustavo Julinho gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Salvador Reyes is on top of it.
55.24
Jose Trejo flicks a high ball forward to Noe Cardona who gracefully takes it down. Noe Cardona runs straight at the opposition's defence. Noe Cardona controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Salvador Reyes manages to gather it easily.
61.14
Esteban Fernandez hacks Alexander Wilson from behind! Esteban Fernandez is given a warning by the referee! Alexander Wilson runs off the knock.
63.07
Roberto Serrano hacks Manolo Williams from behind! The referee warns Roberto Serrano to calm down! Manolo Williams gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
63.07
Monarcas Morelia are in full control of this game.
65.37
Seeing a gap ahead, Guillermo Vera plays the ball forward to Gustavo Julinho. Gustavo Julinho tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
66.03
Diego Figueroa threads the ball through to Esteban Fernandez. Esteban Fernandez shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
72.15
Giovani Rangel sees a break and surges forward. Giovani Rangel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eduardo Arias.
73.10
Diego Figueroa sees Esteban Fernandez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Esteban Fernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Axel Sandoval. Axel Sandoval jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Alexander Wilson. That should have been a goal!
78.51
Giovani Rangel sees Roberto Serrano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Serrano knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Padila. Francisco Padila connects with a diving header his aim is horrendously poor!
79.54
Noe Cardona slams into Saul Ybarra with his studs up. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Saul Ybarra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.38
Giovani Rangel flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Serrano controls it well on his chest. Roberto Serrano whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Padila. Francisco Padila flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
85.42
Diego Figueroa runs straight at the opposition's defence. Diego Figueroa knocks in a cross ball towards Axel Sandoval. Axel Sandoval directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Salvador Reyes.
86.18
Guillermo Vera takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Manolo Williams looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies well off target!
87.23
From the throw-in, Giovani Rangel picks out Alexander Williams. Alexander Williams sees a break and surges forward. Alexander Williams lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Serrano. Roberto Serrano flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Eduardo Arias is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
88.02
Corner kick to Obregón F.C.. Alexander Williams chips it to the near post. Jorge Cortez punches the ball out of the danger area!
89.32
Alexander Wilson threads a neat ball through to Giovani Rangel. Giovani Rangel makes a probing pass to Roberto Serrano. Roberto Serrano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jorge Cortez who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Daniel Navarrete passes the ball forward to Roberto Serrano. Roberto Serrano sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 4 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 9 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 1 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 64.1975308641975 vs 35.8024691358025
Play Area
Home team third: 32.10%, Midfield: 39.51%, Away team third: 28.40%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Esteban Fernandez of Monarcas Morelia

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Jorge Cortez (GK)
6
7
3. Jose Trejo (DEF)
6
4. Eduardo Arias (DEF)
6
5. Noe Cardona (MID)
3
7
7. Isaac Pagan (MID)
7
6
9. Axel Sandoval (ATT)
7
10. Gustavo Julinho (ATT)
7

12. Miguel Carrillo (ATT)
0
13. Afonso Rios (ATT)
0
14. Cesar Muniz (MID)
0

6
4. Peter Osorio (DEF)
6
7
8. Edgar Salgado (MID)
6
9. Saul Ybarra (MID)
6
7
11. Roberto Serrano (ATT)
8

12. Manuel Costa (GK)
0
0
14. Efren Cortes (DEF)
0