Welcome to the match between Xalapa forest and Empalme athletic

1'

Seve Méndez lofted the ball high towards Paquito Capello, Paquito Capello took an excellent first touch before Guillermo Ramirez could reach it.

Paquito Capello had an effort at goal but the shot was charged down by Macario Escarrà.

2'

Ricardo De picked up Adolfo Crespo's superb pass, Baudelio Montero couldn't cut it.

Ricardo De had the pace to beat Aurelio Ureña.

Ricardo De made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Cornelio Roldán.

4'

Bautista Ibáñez unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards. Gabriel Herrero couldn't reach it.

Bautista Ibáñez put it horribly wide ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

5'

Gabriel Herrero was outpaced by Ciro Obando.

Ciro Obando hit it hard with the outside of his foot from distance but Xuan Guerra made the clearance.

6'

Ciro Obando directed the ball nicely to Bautista Ibáñez, Bautista Ibáñez trapped the ball nicely before Gabriel Herrero could intercept.

Bautista Ibáñez tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Xuan Guerra showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

8'

Adolfo Crespo knocked a lovely ball for Ricardo De, Ricardo De latched onto the ball before Aurelio Ureña could intercept.

Ricardo De tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Baudelio Montero.

9'

Bautista Ibáñez knocked a lovely ball for Ciro Obando, Ciro Obando latched onto the ball before Gabriel Herrero could intercept.

The float cross came in from Ciro Obando on the wing, Xuan Guerra couldn't cut it.

Nacio Arce got well above Cornelio Roldán to win the ball, then had a header for a goal.

But Nacio Arce scooped it well over the crossbar ... It was a poor miss from Nacio Arce. He looked like he was short of match practice.

10'

Miguel Aritza tried to pass it high to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Guillermo Ramirez.

13'

Miguel Aritza powered past Teo Mata!.

Miguel Aritza blasted a banana shot from long range but Guillermo Ramirez managed to block the shot.

14'

Xuan Guerra failed in his attempt to sprint past Ciro Obando.

16'

Poor corner kick by Cayetano Escarrà. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

17'

Seve Méndez took the ball past Ricardo De.

Seve Méndez moved the ball forward for Gabriel Herrero, Gabriel Herrero picked up on the ball before Adolfo Crespo could cut it out.

Gabriel Herrero shot with an overhead kick but Paco Macías removed the danger.

19'

Guillermo Rojo was outmuscled by Guillermo Ramirez.

Guillermo Ramirez did his best to get the ball into the area but Miguel Aritza got to the ball first.

21'

Seve Méndez had a crack at goal from the freekick. Rosario Cuevas did well to parry it.

22'

Guillermo Ramirez tried to dart past Gabriel Herrero but Gabriel Herrero robbed Guillermo Ramirez.

23'

Adolfo Crespo tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Aurelio Ureña.

25'

Cornelio Roldán sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

27'

Adolfo Crespo tried an audacious lob from 30 yards. Cornelio Roldán approached too late to tackle him.

But Adolfo Crespo sent it wide of the goal ... It was a shocking miss.

28'

Aurelio Ureña received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Baudelio Montero, Aurelio Ureña trapped the ball nicely before Bautista Ibáñez could cut it out.

Aurelio Ureña shot from 30 yards. Ricardo De wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

The ball went clean over the bar ... It was an unbelievable miss.

29'

Guillermo Rojo ran up to take the corner.

Cornelio Roldán headed it to the goal but Paco Macías headed clear the danger.

30'

Ciro Obando tried to skip past Gabriel Herrero but Gabriel Herrero blocked Ciro Obando in a good, clean tackle.

31'

Xuan Guerra stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Ricardo De got to the ball first.

32'

Miguel Aritza attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Guillermo Ramirez.

33'

Guillermo Ramirez tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Guillermo Rojo.

34'

Aurelio Ureña went in with a successful block tackle on Adolfo Crespo before Adolfo Crespo tried to get onto the pass.

35'

Guillermo Ramirez showed Guillermo Rojo a clean set of heels.

Guillermo Ramirez put a low cross in to the near post, Miguel Aritza couldn't cut out the pass.

Ricardo De ran onto the ball and quickly blasted the ball towards the goal, Cornelio Roldán approached too late to tackle him.

Fito Vela used his fists to clear the ball.

36'

Xuan Guerra tried to twist past Ciro Obando but Ciro Obando nicked the ball from the toes of Xuan Guerra.

39'

Guillermo Ramirez sprinted to escape from Miguel Aritza.

Guillermo Rojo blocked Guillermo Ramirez in a good, clean tackle before Guillermo Ramirez tried to get onto the pass.

40'

Ciro Obando was outpaced by Baudelio Montero.

Baudelio Montero played a wonderful ball for Xuan Guerra, Xuan Guerra took it in his stride before Bautista Ibáñez could reach it.

Xuan Guerra played it past Ciro Obando.

Xuan Guerra tried an audacious shot on goal. Paco Macías approached too late to block it.

Held by Rosario Cuevas.

41'

Xuan Guerra hit the ball high towards Paquito Capello in the area, Paquito Capello brought the ball down well before Ciro Obando could intercept.

Paquito Capello looked destined to score but Paco Macías made a crucial intervention!.

42'

Ricardo De faked a pass then cut Baudelio Montero in a different direction.

Ricardo De made a good pass to Nacio Arce, Aurelio Ureña couldn't reach it.

Nacio Arce fired off a shot but Tacito Mata blocked the shot.

43'

Adolfo Crespo tried to feed the high ball but it was intercepted by Aurelio Ureña.

44'

Ricardo De had the pace to beat Aurelio Ureña.

Ricardo De had shrugged off the challenge of Baudelio Montero and bent the ball towards goal from 20 yards.

Ricardo De's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... That should have been a goal.

45'

Ricardo De could not stop Baudelio Montero going past him.

Baudelio Montero took the ball past Adolfo Crespo.

Baudelio Montero tried to dribble past Ricardo De but Baudelio Montero lost out to Ricardo De.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Xalapa forest had 47% possession in the match, while Empalme athletic had 53%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Baudelio Montero played a perfect pass for Aurelio Ureña, Aurelio Ureña took it in his stride before Teo Mata could reach it.

Aurelio Ureña moved the ball forward for Gabriel Herrero, Gabriel Herrero took possession of the ball before Ricardo De could cut it out.

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

47'

Baudelio Montero attempted to chip the ball forward but Adolfo Crespo blocked it.

49'

Aurelio Ureña blocked Macario Escarrà before Macario Escarrà tried to pass the ball.

52'

Bautista Ibáñez played a pinpoint pass to Teo Mata, Teo Mata took possession of the ball before Gabriel Herrero could cut it out.

Teo Mata tried to get the ball across but The ball was touched on by Xuan Guerra.

53'

Miguel Aritza spotted Seve Méndez in the area and chipped the ball in, Seve Méndez controlled the ball when bringing it down before Guillermo Ramirez could cut it out.

Seve Méndez drove the ball at goal. Macario Escarrà couldn't reach it.

Rosario Cuevas made an acrobatic save.

54'

Corner taken by Bautista Ibáñez and cut out by the opposition.

56'

Baudelio Montero tried to sprint past Ricardo De but Ricardo De succesfully won the ball from Baudelio Montero.

57'

Aurelio Ureña tried to get past Ricardo De but failed.

58'

Baudelio Montero played a perfect pass for Aurelio Ureña, Ricardo De couldn't cut out the pass.

Aurelio Ureña directed the ball to Seve Méndez, Seve Méndez trapped the ball nicely before Adolfo Crespo could cut it out.

Seve Méndez found a gap and attempted a thunderous drive. Paco Macías approached too late to clear the danger.

But it was horribly wide of the target ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

59'

Miguel Aritza hit a long pass over Guillermo Ramirez.

Seve Méndez headed at goal but Macario Escarrà used his head to clear the ball.

60'

Xuan Guerra got past Bautista Ibáñez with ease.

Xuan Guerra sent in a float cross, Ciro Obando tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Baudelio Montero met the ball with a diving header at goal, Paco Macías approached too late to head the ball clear.

But it went just over the bar ... He should have scored.

61'

Adolfo Crespo hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards. Aurelio Ureña wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But it was horribly wide of the target ... He held his head in his hands.

64'

Adolfo Crespo made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Aurelio Ureña came close and blocked it.

65'

Nacio Arce took the ball confidently past Aurelio Ureña.

Nacio Arce failed in his attempt to jink past Baudelio Montero.

67'

Seve Méndez played the ball to Baudelio Montero's feet, Baudelio Montero trapped the ball nicely before Adolfo Crespo could intercept.

Baudelio Montero moved the ball forward for Paquito Capello, Paquito Capello latched onto the ball before Ricardo De could intercept.

Paquito Capello stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Paco Macías.

68'

Corner taken by Seve Méndez and cut out by the opposition.

69'

Ricardo De received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Adolfo Crespo, Baudelio Montero failed to intercept the pass.

Aurelio Ureña blocked Ricardo De before Ricardo De tried to pass the ball.

70'

Macario Escarrà tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Aurelio Ureña blocked it.

71'

Ricardo De knocked a lovely ball for Adolfo Crespo, Aurelio Ureña tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Adolfo Crespo dribbled past Baudelio Montero.

Adolfo Crespo hit a fierce shot but Cornelio Roldán managed to block the shot.

72'

Baudelio Montero tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Adolfo Crespo.

73'

Miguel Aritza stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Teo Mata showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

74'

Bautista Ibáñez stepped away from Gabriel Herrero and bent it from long range.

Fito Vela didn't move! ... Vintage strike from Bautista Ibáñez !!! GOAL!!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

Xalapa forest 0 - 1 Empalme athletic

75'

Guillermo Ramirez swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

76'

Tacito Mata made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Ricardo De.

77'

Paquito Capello knocked a lovely ball for Xuan Guerra, Bautista Ibáñez failed to intercept the pass.

Xuan Guerra faked a pass then cut Ciro Obando in a different direction.

Xuan Guerra tried his luck from a distance. Bautista Ibáñez didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Xuan Guerra's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... He will have kicked himself for missing that chance.

78'

Nacio Arce was shown a yellow card.

79'

Cornelio Roldán put some curve on the shot from long range. Teo Mata failed to charge down the shot.

But Cornelio Roldán put it well wide ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

81'

Adolfo Crespo struck a long range piledriver! but Aurelio Ureña managed to block the shot.

82'

Miguel Aritza made an attempt to pass the ball forward but Teo Mata blocked it.

84'

Aurelio Ureña tried to skip past the challenge of Ciro Obando but Ciro Obando nicked the ball from the toes of Aurelio Ureña.

85'

Xuan Guerra tried to dribble past Bautista Ibáñez but Bautista Ibáñez cleanly tackled the ball.

86'

Baudelio Montero tried to hit a long ball forward but The ball was touched on by Ricardo De.

87'

Tacito Mata tried his luck from the freekick. But it hit the wall.

89'

Adolfo Crespo passed the ball perfectly to Ricardo De, Aurelio Ureña couldn't cut out the pass.

Ricardo De dribbled past Baudelio Montero.

Ricardo De got free in the penalty area and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Tacito Mata approached too late to block it.

Saved in style by Fito Vela !.

90'

Cornelio Roldán attempted to play a long ball but Ricardo De intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

91'

A long ball was delivered by Xuan Guerra,Bautista Ibáñez couldn't cut it.

Paquito Capello played the ball forward right away. Paco Macías couldn't reach it.

94'

Miguel Aritza tried to use his skill to go past Teo Mata but Teo Mata took the ball away from Miguel Aritza.

End Match Xalapa forest 0 - 1 Empalme athletic