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2 - 0
 
  Eritrea (FT)' Mexico  
 
Match ID : 85283
Date : 10/01/2025 (14:00 UTC)
Venue : Eritrea Stadium
Weather Forecast : Drizzle
Attendance : 73034
Competition : WorldCup Qualifying
   
Starting Elevens
Match reports

Welcome to the match between Eritrea and Mexico

3'   The freekick was quickly taken by Herminio Melendez. But Herminio Melendez put it wide of the goal.

5'   Espiridión Robles played a wonderful ball for Josue Salinas, the ball was picked up by Josue Salinas before Matata Keki could intercept.
  Josue Salinas directed the ball nicely to Espiridión Robles, Espiridión Robles took it in his stride before Tadesa Wairimu could intercept.
  Espiridión Robles directed the ball to David Rana, David Rana trapped the ball nicely before Matata Keki could reach it.
  David Rana made an attempt to move the ball forward but Rhamadhani Micere cut it out.

7'   Herminio Melendez stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Yusufu Bazao-Turunku intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

9'   David Rana hit the ball forward to Noé Caro, the ball was picked up by Noé Caro before Yusufu Bazao-Turunku could reach it.
  Noé Caro did his best to get the ball into the area but he overhit the cross as he was under pressure from Lemma Andaiye.

10'   Khoury Guirguis tried to move the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Curro Abascal.

11'   Josue Salinas attempted to lob the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Yusufu Bazao-Turunku.

12'   Espiridión Robles tried to take the ball past Matata Keki but Matata Keki succesfully won the ball from Espiridión Robles.

14'   Yusufu Bazao-Turunku tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

16'   Josue Salinas made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Weihwa Adipo.

18'   Espiridión Robles played a perfect pass for Gregorio Catalan, Gregorio Catalan latched onto the ball before Matata Keki could cut it out.
  Gregorio Catalan played a perfect pass for Maximiliano Acosta, Maximiliano Acosta latched onto the ball before Tadesa Wairimu could cut it out.
  Maximiliano Acosta lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Mohamed Shol couldn't reach it.
  Adhane Kagwa gathered the ball safely.

19'   Tadesa Wairimu tried to test the keeper from the freekick. But he hit it not high enough to get over the wall.

20'   Yusufu Bazao-Turunku span past Noé Caro.
  Yusufu Bazao-Turunku crossed the ball low into the box, David Rana missed his interception.
  Dawit Kiptoo moved onto the ball and immediately smashed in low but Herminio Melendez cleared the ball to safety.

21'   Dawit Kiptoo delivered the ball to Weihwa Adipo, Curro Abascal failed to reach the ball.
  Weihwa Adipo twisted past Josue Salinas.
  Weihwa Adipo moved the ball forward for Rhamadhani Micere, Rhamadhani Micere took it in his stride before Tito Núñez could intercept.
  Rhamadhani Micere passed the ball through Herminio Melendez'legs to Khoury Guirguis !!!
  Khoury Guirguis passed the ball to Matata Keki, Matata Keki trapped the ball nicely before Tito Núñez could cut it out.
  Matata Keki tried to lob it over the keeper but the shot was blocked by Herminio Melendez.

22'   Josue Salinas stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Dawit Kiptoo.

23'   Khoury Guirguis tried to skip past the challenge of Josue Salinas but Josue Salinas succesfully won the ball from Khoury Guirguis .

25'   Espiridión Robles picked up Gregorio Catalan's excellent ball, Tadesa Wairimu failed to reach the ball.
  Espiridión Robles tried to twist past Matata Keki but Matata Keki succesfully won the ball from Espiridión Robles.

27'   Tadesa Wairimu dribbled past Timoteo Chavarría.
  Tadesa Wairimu tried to dribble past Gregorio Catalan but Gregorio Catalan block tackled Tadesa Wairimu.

28'   Weihwa Adipo turned on the ball to leave Josue Salinas standing.
  Weihwa Adipo skipped easily past Curro Abascal.
  Weihwa Adipo delivered a float cross, Josue Salinas tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.
  Tito Núñez got above Yusufu Bazao-Turunku to win the ball, then used his head to clear the ball.

29' Mwita Mwanga received a yellow card.
  Espiridión Robles tried his luck with a long range chip. Matata Keki approached too late to tackle him.
  But it was well wide of the goal ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

30' Macario Ochoa replaced Josue Salinas.
Maximiliano Acosta came off for Geraldo Losa.
Chus Olguin on for Tito Núñez.

31'   Poor corner kick delivered by Mwita Mwanga that went straight to the opposition.

33'   Rhamadhani Micere played it confidently past Noé Caro.
  Rhamadhani Micere tried to whip in a low cross but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from David Rana.

36'   Lemma Andaiye dribbled past Noé Caro.
  Lemma Andaiye tried to skip past the challenge of David Rana but Lemma Andaiye lost out to David Rana.

37'   Tadesa Wairimu fed the ball forward to Matata Keki, Matata Keki trapped the ball nicely before Gregorio Catalan could reach it.
  Matata Keki tried to dart past Timoteo Chavarría but Timoteo Chavarría dispossessed Matata Keki.

39'   Mohamed Shol lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

40'   Pass by Lemma Andaiye to Yusufu Bazao-Turunku, Yusufu Bazao-Turunku took possession of the ball before Noé Caro could reach it.
  David Rana could not stop Yusufu Bazao-Turunku going past him.
  Yusufu Bazao-Turunku sent in a float cross, Noé Caro failed to reach the ball.
  Mwita Mwanga got up above Herminio Melendez, then headed it to the goal.
  Marcos Núñez did his best yet he couldn't save it ... A goal was scored by Mwita Mwanga !!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Eritrea 1 - 0 Mexico

41'   Khoury Guirguis tried to skip past the challenge of Macario Ochoa but Macario Ochoa blocked Khoury Guirguis in a good, clean tackle.

42'   A long ball was hit up field by Tadesa Wairimu,Timoteo Chavarría tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.
  Weihwa Adipo out-jumped Herminio Melendez, then attempted a looping header at goal.
  But Weihwa Adipo sent it far too high ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

43'   Weihwa Adipo struck the ball with fury from 30 yards but Macario Ochoa cleared the ball from danger.

44'   Matata Keki tried to dart past Gregorio Catalan but Gregorio Catalan robbed Matata Keki.

45'   Lemma Andaiye lofted the ball to Dawit Kiptoo, David Rana missed his interception.
  Dawit Kiptoo made space for himself and drove the ball at goal. Herminio Melendez approached too late to tackle him.
  Marcos Núñez did fantastically well to save and hold the ball.

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The teams went in for their half-time break which Eritrea took the lead.Eritrea had 56% possession in the match, while Mexico had 44%.
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46'   Lemma Andaiye delivered the ball past Noé Caro to Yusufu Bazao-Turunku.
  The ball was curled in from Yusufu Bazao-Turunku, David Rana failed to intercept the pass.
  Dawit Kiptoo beat Herminio Melendez to the ball, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.
  Saved by Marcos Núñez .

47'   Tadesa Wairimu jinked confidently past Timoteo Chavarría.
  Tadesa Wairimu tried to move the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Gregorio Catalan.

48'   Lemma Andaiye moved the ball forward for Yusufu Bazao-Turunku, Yusufu Bazao-Turunku took it in his stride before Noé Caro could cut it out.
  Yusufu Bazao-Turunku got the float cross in from the wing, David Rana couldn't cut it.
  Dawit Kiptoo won the aerial challenge against Chus Olguin, then headed it across the goal.
  Brilliantly saved by Marcos Núñez!.

49'   Espiridión Robles made a good pass to Timoteo Chavarría, Timoteo Chavarría picked up on the ball before Matata Keki could intercept.
  Timoteo Chavarría knocked a lovely ball for David Rana, David Rana latched onto the ball before Tadesa Wairimu could intercept.
  David Rana moved the ball forward for Geraldo Losa, Geraldo Losa took possession of the ball before Matata Keki could intercept.
  Good play by Geraldo Losa in making himself some space and flicked it goalwards. Rhamadhani Micere couldn't reach it.
  Adhane Kagwa made an acrobatic save.

51'   Khoury Guirguis tried to pass it high to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by David Rana.

53'   It was a long way out but Weihwa Adipo tried to test the keeper from the freekick. The ball hit the net after Marcos Núñez failed to save. ...

Eritrea 2 - 0 Mexico

54'   Lemma Andaiye showed Noé Caro a clean set of heels.
  Lemma Andaiye tried to deliver a float cross but he overhit the cross as he was under pressure from David Rana.

55'   Espiridión Robles struck the ball with fury from 30 yards. Tadesa Wairimu wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.
  The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... It was an epic miss.

56'   Matata Keki darted past Gregorio Catalan.
  Matata Keki got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick but Timoteo Chavarría cleared the ball from danger.

57'   Matata Keki stepped up and drifted the corner in.
  Rhamadhani Micere won the aerial challenge against Chus Olguin, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.
  Marcos Núñez managed to turn it behind.

58'   Tadesa Wairimu tried to play a long ball but Timoteo Chavarría cut it out easily.

59'   Khoury Guirguis laid it forward to Matata Keki, Matata Keki picked up on the ball before Macario Ochoa could intercept.
  Matata Keki dribbled confidently past Curro Abascal.
  Matata Keki got free of any defenders.
  Matata Keki got behind the defence and had only Marcos Núñez to beat and shot in low but the shot was deflected wide and into the crowd.

60'   Poor corner kick delivered by Chus Olguin that went straight to the opposition.

61'   Tadesa Wairimu played a great ball for Matata Keki, Timoteo Chavarría couldn't cut it.
  Matata Keki had shrugged off the challenge of Gregorio Catalan and blasted the ball towards the top corner from 25 yards.
  Marcos Núñez did well to save and hold onto the ball.

62'   Espiridión Robles knocked a lovely ball for David Rana, David Rana took it in his stride before Khoury Guirguis could intercept.
  David Rana dribbled confidently past Weihwa Adipo.
  David Rana had the strength to hold off Khoury Guirguis .
  Mohamed Shol blocked David Rana in a good, clean tackle before David Rana could smash the ball towards goal.

63'   Tadesa Wairimu tried to skip past Gregorio Catalan but Gregorio Catalan won the ball from Tadesa Wairimu.

64'   Tadesa Wairimu made a pass to Matata Keki, Matata Keki took it in his stride before Curro Abascal could reach it.
  Matata Keki rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards. Timoteo Chavarría didn't read the game well enough to block it.
  But Matata Keki sent the ball wide of the mark ... It was a poor effort from Matata Keki. He was lacking match sharpness.

65'   Weihwa Adipo passed the ball past Curro Abascal to Khoury Guirguis .
  Khoury Guirguis tried to sprint past Macario Ochoa but his possession is lost through a tackle by Macario Ochoa.

66'   Yusufu Bazao-Turunku made good use of the scissors dribble. As Noé Caro lost his balance, Yusufu Bazao-Turunku dribbled past Noé Caro.
  Yusufu Bazao-Turunku tried to dribble past David Rana but David Rana blocked Yusufu Bazao-Turunku.

67'   Lemma Andaiye tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

69'   Perfectly timed block tackle by David Rana before Lemma Andaiye could take a shot from long range.

70'   Noé Caro tried to skip past Yusufu Bazao-Turunku but Yusufu Bazao-Turunku dispossessed Noé Caro.

71'   Gregorio Catalan stepped up and drifted the corner in.
  Geraldo Losa made an attacking header but Mohamed Shol headed the ball clear.

72'   Weihwa Adipo tried to skip past Macario Ochoa but Macario Ochoa didn't allow.

73'   Gregorio Catalan went by the challenge of Matata Keki.
  Gregorio Catalan made a good pass to Herminio Melendez, Herminio Melendez trapped the ball nicely before Tadesa Wairimu could reach it.
  Herminio Melendez hit it high and hard towards goal but the shot clattered off Mohamed Shol.

74'   David Rana gave the corner straight to the opposition.

75'   Macario Ochoa attempted to lift the ball forward but Tadesa Wairimu intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

76'   Weihwa Adipo delivered the ball to Khoury Guirguis , Khoury Guirguis took possession of the ball before Macario Ochoa could cut it out.
  Khoury Guirguis took the ball past Curro Abascal.
  The ball was curled in from Khoury Guirguis , Macario Ochoa failed to intercept the pass.
  Diving header at goal from Tadesa Wairimu, Chus Olguin approached too late to head the ball clear.
  But it went over the bar ... It was an unbelievable miss.

78'   Weihwa Adipo hit the ball forward to Khoury Guirguis , Khoury Guirguis took possession of the ball before Curro Abascal could reach it.
  Khoury Guirguis took a medium-ranged shot but the shot was blocked by Macario Ochoa.

79'   David Rana made a good pass to Noé Caro, Noé Caro trapped the ball nicely before Yusufu Bazao-Turunku could intercept.
  Noé Caro tried to deliver a float cross but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Lemma Andaiye.

80'   Yusufu Bazao-Turunku had the pace to beat David Rana.
  Yusufu Bazao-Turunku turned on the ball to leave Noé Caro standing.
  Yusufu Bazao-Turunku tried an optimistic effort at goal. Chus Olguin approached too late to block it.
  Well held by Marcos Núñez.

81'   Mohamed Shol hit the ball from long range but Macario Ochoa managed to block the shot.

82'   Espiridión Robles made a pass to Gregorio Catalan, Gregorio Catalan trapped the ball nicely before Matata Keki could cut it out.
  Geraldo Losa received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Gregorio Catalan, Tadesa Wairimu tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.
  Geraldo Losa got free in the penalty area and tried to lob it over the keeper. Mohamed Shol couldn't reach it.
  The ball went clean over the bar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

83'   Lemma Andaiye directed the ball to Yusufu Bazao-Turunku, Noé Caro stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.
  Yusufu Bazao-Turunku tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from David Rana.

84'   Lemma Andaiye had a go from the freekick. The wall blocked the shot.

85'   Tadesa Wairimu block tackled Espiridión Robles before Espiridión Robles could pass the ball.

87'   Espiridión Robles ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.
  Mohamed Shol won the aerial challenge against Gregorio Catalan, then headed the ball to safety.

88'   David Rana directed the ball nicely to Curro Abascal, Yusufu Bazao-Turunku stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.
  Curro Abascal tried to cross into the box but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Lemma Andaiye.

91'   Weihwa Adipo played a pinpoint pass to Rhamadhani Micere, the ball was picked up by Rhamadhani Micere before Macario Ochoa could cut it out.
  Rhamadhani Micere had the pace to beat Curro Abascal.
  Rhamadhani Micere got past Macario Ochoa with ease.
  Good play by Rhamadhani Micere in making himself some space and tried to lob it over the keeper. Chus Olguin didn't read the game well enough to block it.
  But it went over the bar ... It was a shocking miss.

92'   David Rana tried to lift the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Yusufu Bazao-Turunku.


End Match Eritrea 2 - 0 Mexico
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Home-team Instructions
 General Strategies
 Philosophy   Balanced
 Strategy   Normal
 Playing Style
 Passing Style   Default
 Creative Freedom   Default
 Closing Down   Default
 Tackling   Normal
 Marking   Default
 Crossing   Default
 Roaming   Default
 Specific Instructions
 Defensive Line   Normal
 Focus Passing   Mixed
 Long shots   Default
 Counter Attack   No
 Play Offside   No
Away-team Instructions
 General Strategies
 Philosophy   Very Standing
 Strategy   More Attack
 Playing Style
 Passing Style   Shorter
 Creative Freedom   More Disciplined
 Closing Down   Press More
 Tackling   Easy
 Marking   Man Marking
 Crossing   Float Crosses
 Roaming   More Roaming
 Specific Instructions
 Defensive Line   Push Up
 Focus Passing   Mixed
 Long shots   Default
 Counter Attack   Yes
 Play Offside   No
Match stats
Statistics      Eritrea Mexico     
Shots 15
6
Shots on target 8
2
Long shots 2
2
Possession 56%
44%
Corners 5
4
Offside 0
0

Goals      Eritrea Mexico     
from Heading
(include goals from corner)
1
0
from Long shots 0
0
from Free Kicks 1
0
from Corners 0
0
from Penalty 0
0
Efficiency in selected tactics
     Eritrea   Mexico     
 
Philosophy
Nothing
Nothing
Creative Freedom
Nothing
Nothing
Closing Down
 
Nothing
Marking
 
Nothing
Roaming
  
Average performance of players
(in this tactics)
Home-player stats
Pos Name min shot Goals Asists yel red drib-w drib-l pass-w pass-l Rating
GK Adhane Kagwa (C) 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
DR Yusufu Bazao-Turunku * 93 1 0 1 0 0 5 1 4 2 8
DC Mohamed Shol 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7
DC Rhamadhani Micere 93 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 1 7
DL Khoury Guirguis 93 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 3 2 5
MR Lemma Andaiye 93 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 5 2 7
MC Tadesa Wairimu 93 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 4 2 6
MC Matata Keki 93 3 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 0 5
ML Weihwa Adipo 93 2 1 0 0 0 3 1 6 0 8
FC Dawit Kiptoo 93 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 7
FC Mwita Mwanga 93 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 7
Away-player stats
Pos Name min shot Goals Asists yel red drib-w drib-l pass-w pass-l Rating
GK Marcos Núñez (C) 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
DR Josue Salinas 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 5
DC Herminio Melendez 93 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5
DC Tito Núñez 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
DL Noé Caro 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 4
MC Gregorio Catalan 93 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 0 7
MC Timoteo Chavarría 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 5
AMR Curro Abascal 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5
AMC Espiridión Robles 93 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 7 1 7
AML David Rana 93 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 4 3 6
FC Maximiliano Acosta 30 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
SUB Macario Ochoa 63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6
SUB Geraldo Losa 63 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
SUB Chus Olguin 63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4
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