Welcome to the match between Xalapa forest and Empalme athletic

1'

Baudelio Montero tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

2'

Baudelio Montero played a perfect pass for Aurelio Ureña, Aurelio Ureña took it in his stride before Ricardo De could cut it out.

Aurelio Ureña tried to get past Adolfo Crespo but Aurelio Ureña lost the ball to Adolfo Crespo.

3'

Aurelio Ureña sprinted to escape from Ricardo De.

Aurelio Ureña tried to pass the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Adolfo Crespo.

4'

Miguel Aritza tried to sprint past Teo Mata but Teo Mata nicked the ball from the toes of Miguel Aritza.

6'

Guillermo Ramirez surged past Guillermo Rojo!.

Guillermo Ramirez tried to lift the ball forward but Miguel Aritza showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

7'

Guillermo Ramirez made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Guillermo Rojo.

10'

Guillermo Ramirez shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards. Guillermo Rojo failed to block the shot.

Saved by Fito Vela .

12'

Cayetano Escarrà gave the corner straight to the opposition.

13'

Adolfo Crespo shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards but Aurelio Ureña cleared the ball from danger.

14'

Baudelio Montero made a pass to Aurelio Ureña, Aurelio Ureña took possession of the ball before Ricardo De could cut it out.

Baudelio Montero picked up Aurelio Ureña's excellent ball, Adolfo Crespo failed to reach the ball.

Baudelio Montero tried his luck with a medium range chip. Ricardo De approached too late to block it.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

17'

Pass by Guillermo Ramirez to Teo Mata, Teo Mata trapped the ball nicely before Guillermo Rojo could intercept.

Teo Mata sprinted to escape from Miguel Aritza.

Teo Mata stepped away from Guillermo Rojo and blasted the ball towards the top corner from 25 yards.

However, Teo Mata put it well over the bar ... It was a poor miss from Teo Mata. He looked like he was short of match practice.

18'

Paquito Capello went across and took the corner.

Cornelio Roldán challenged Macario Escarrà for a heading, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

It went just wide by Cornelio Roldán ... He buckled under the pressure.

21'

Baudelio Montero attempted to lift the ball forward but Cayetano Escarrà came close and blocked it.

23'

Gabriel Herrero had a go from the freekick. Brilliant saved by Rosario Cuevas.

25'

Bautista Ibáñez had the strength to hold off Gabriel Herrero.

Xuan Guerra could not stop Bautista Ibáñez going past him.

Bautista Ibáñez was in the clear.

Bautista Ibáñez was clean through with just Fito Vela to beat, evaded the keeper, and was left with a simple finish. Bautista Ibáñez capped an excellent move !!!

Xalapa forest 0 - 1 Empalme athletic

27'

Guillermo Rojo used his skill to go past Bautista Ibáñez.

Guillermo Rojo tried to get the cross in but Teo Mata intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

30'

Bautista Ibáñez fed the ball forward past Gabriel Herrero to Cayetano Escarrà

Vicious shot by Cayetano Escarrà for the top corner from distance. Xuan Guerra approached too late to clear the danger.

Cayetano Escarrà left Fito Vela with an easy save.

31'

Miguel Aritza tried to lift the ball forward but Teo Mata got to the ball first.

32'

Xuan Guerra tried to use his skill to go past Ciro Obando but Ciro Obando robbed Xuan Guerra.

33'

Ricardo De played the ball to Teo Mata's feet, Teo Mata latched onto the ball before Baudelio Montero could intercept.

Teo Mata skipped easily past Aurelio Ureña.

Ricardo De received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Teo Mata, the ball was picked up by Ricardo De before Baudelio Montero could cut it out.

Ricardo De drove the ball at goal. Cornelio Roldán wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Fito Vela was very disappointed to be beaten at his near post ... Ricardo De scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Xalapa forest 0 - 2 Empalme athletic

37'

Xuan Guerra darted past Ciro Obando.

Xuan Guerra tried to skip past Bautista Ibáñez but Xuan Guerra lost out to Bautista Ibáñez.

40'

Baudelio Montero tried to chip the ball forward but Ricardo De did well to spot and intercept the pass.

41'

Yellow card shown to Paco Macías.

Ciro Obando played a great ball for Bautista Ibáñez, Bautista Ibáñez trapped the ball nicely before Xuan Guerra could cut it out.

Bautista Ibáñez attempted to feed the high ball but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Gabriel Herrero.

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46'

Guillermo Ramirez sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

47'

The referee showed Adolfo Crespo a yellow card.

Xuan Guerra turned on the ball to leave Ciro Obando standing.

Xuan Guerra took the ball confidently past Bautista Ibáñez.

Xuan Guerra got free in the penalty area and hit a hopeful looking shot. Macario Escarrà approached too late to block it.

But Xuan Guerra didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... It was a terrible miss.

48'

Ciro Obando lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

50'

Baudelio Montero directed the ball to Seve Méndez, Seve Méndez trapped the ball nicely before Ricardo De could reach it.

Seve Méndez skipped easily past the challenge of Adolfo Crespo.

Seve Méndez tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Paco Macías cut it out.

51'

Baudelio Montero tried to lob the ball forward but Ricardo De intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

53'

Adolfo Crespo played a high ball looking for Nacio Arce to run onto it, Nacio Arce brought the ball under control superbly before Aurelio Ureña could cut it out.

Nacio Arce passed the ball to Guillermo Ramirez, Guillermo Ramirez latched onto the ball before Tacito Mata could cut it out.

Guillermo Ramirez found himself with plenty of time and struck the ball with fury. Cornelio Roldán approached too late to clear the danger.

Good goalkeeping by Fito Vela to block the shot with his body.

54'

Xuan Guerra attempted to feed the high ball but it was well intercepted by Ciro Obando.

57'

Bautista Ibáñez tried to play a long ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Gabriel Herrero.

58'

Bautista Ibáñez blasted a banana shot from long range. Gabriel Herrero couldn't reach it.

But it went over the bar ... It was a shocking miss.

61'

Tacito Mata tried to play a long ball but Ricardo De coolly intercepted the pass.

62'

Baudelio Montero played a perfect pass for Aurelio Ureña, Aurelio Ureña picked up on the ball before Adolfo Crespo could reach it.

Aurelio Ureña skipped easily past the challenge of Ricardo De.

Aurelio Ureña took his chance shooting from a very tight angle but Macario Escarrà removed the danger.

63'

Adolfo Crespo easily got past the challenge of Seve Méndez.

Adolfo Crespo tried to score from medium range but he was under too much pressure from Aurelio Ureña .

64'

Paco Macías evaded the challenge of Guillermo Rojo and hit a fierce shot from 35 yards.

But Paco Macías sent it wide of the goal ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

65'

Miguel Aritza hit the ball forward to Baudelio Montero, Baudelio Montero trapped the ball nicely before Teo Mata could intercept.

Baudelio Montero got the float cross in from the wing, Guillermo Ramirez missed his interception.

Paco Macías got above Seve Méndez to win the ball, then headed the ball to safety.

66'

Bautista Ibáñez dribbled past Gabriel Herrero.

Bautista Ibáñez easily got past the challenge of Xuan Guerra.

From out wide, Bautista Ibáñez fired in a curving shot at goal but Cornelio Roldán threw himself in front of the shot.

67'

Adolfo Crespo dribbled past Aurelio Ureña.

Adolfo Crespo attempted to lift the ball forward but Baudelio Montero coolly intercepted the pass.

70'

Guillermo Rojo attempted to chip the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Teo Mata.

72'

Miguel Aritza tried to dart past Guillermo Ramirez but Guillermo Ramirez blocked Miguel Aritza.

74'

Xuan Guerra easily got past the challenge of Ciro Obando.

Xuan Guerra surged past Bautista Ibáñez!.

Xuan Guerra crossed the ball high and hard over Ciro Obando.

Macario Escarrà had the beating in the air of Seve Méndez, then headed the ball to safety.

75'

Ricardo De tried to score from long range but he was denied space by Baudelio Montero.

76'

Baudelio Montero dribbled past Nacio Arce.

Baudelio Montero stepped away from Ricardo De and tried his luck from 30 yards.

But Baudelio Montero put it well wide ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

79'

Baudelio Montero tried to twist past Ricardo De but Baudelio Montero lost the ball to Ricardo De.

80'

Xuan Guerra tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Ricardo De.

81'

Guillermo Rojo skipped past Guillermo Ramirez.

Guillermo Rojo stepped away from Teo Mata and struck the ball from 20 yards toward the goal.

Rosario Cuevas did well to save and hold onto the ball.

84'

Yellow card shown to Paquito Capello.

87'

Tacito Mata sprinted past Ricardo De.

Tacito Mata attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards. Adolfo Crespo didn't read the game well enough to block it.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

88'

Paco Macías looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Adolfo Crespo got to the ball ahead of Cornelio Roldán, then headed at goal.

You would have needed two keepers to save that one!! ... Adolfo Crespo scored a great goal !!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Xalapa forest 0 - 3 Empalme athletic

89'

Bautista Ibáñez played a perfect pass for Guillermo Ramirez, Guillermo Ramirez took possession of the ball before Gabriel Herrero could reach it.

Guillermo Ramirez turned on the ball to leave Xuan Guerra standing.

Guillermo Ramirez got free of any defenders.

Guillermo Ramirez got behind the defence and had only Fito Vela to beat, evaded the keeper, and applied the finish. Super Finish !!!

Xalapa forest 0 - 4 Empalme athletic

90'

Baudelio Montero attempted to lob the ball forward but Teo Mata intercepted but couldn't control.

92'

Guillermo Rojo made a pass to Miguel Aritza, Miguel Aritza picked up on the ball before Guillermo Ramirez could intercept.

Miguel Aritza blasted a banana shot from long range. Teo Mata wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Miguel Aritza put it wide of the goal ... He should have hit the target at least.

93'

Baudelio Montero jinked past Ricardo De.

Baudelio Montero fed the ball forward to Paquito Capello, Paquito Capello latched onto the ball before Adolfo Crespo could intercept.

Paquito Capello laid it forward to Gabriel Herrero, Gabriel Herrero took possession of the ball before Paco Macías could intercept.

Gabriel Herrero attempted a thunderous drive! but the shot cannoned off Macario Escarrà.

94'

Miguel Aritza tried to dart past Ricardo De but Ricardo De cleanly tackled the ball.

95'

Xuan Guerra made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Macario Escarrà.

End Match Xalapa forest 0 - 4 Empalme athletic