Cruz Azul vs Toluca, 2018 Liga BBVA Bancomer, Torneo Apertura 2018
· Mexican Liga BBVA MXAbout
Cruz Azul are hosting Toluca
at Estadio Banorte, Mexico City, Mexico, starting on
. The match is a part of the Mexican Liga BBVA MX.
Match Timeline
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 2': Corner, Toluca. Conceded by Pablo Aguilar.
- 5': Attempt missed. Elías Hernández (Cruz Azul) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Adrián Aldrete with a cross.
- 7': Attempt missed. Milton Caraglio (Cruz Azul) left footed shot from long range on the left misses to the right. Assisted by Julio Domínguez.
- 8': Attempt missed. Martín Cauteruccio (Cruz Azul) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Elías Hernández.
- 9': Attempt missed. Luis Mendoza (Toluca) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Cristian Borja with a cross.
- 13': Corner, Cruz Azul. Conceded by Fernando Tobio.
- 14': Attempt blocked. Martín Cauteruccio (Cruz Azul) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 14': Attempt blocked. Elías Hernández (Cruz Azul) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 16': Foul by Antonio Ríos (Toluca).
- 16': Milton Caraglio (Cruz Azul) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 18': Offside, Toluca. Enrique Triverio tries a through ball, but Luis Quiñones is caught offside.
- 20': Attempt saved. Luis Quiñones (Toluca) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Antonio Ríos.
- 20': Corner, Toluca. Conceded by Jesús Corona.
- 21': Delay in match Antonio Ríos (Toluca) because of an injury.
- 22': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 22': Attempt missed. Rodrigo Salinas (Toluca) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left following a corner.
- 23': Corner, Cruz Azul. Conceded by Osvaldo González.
- 25': Attempt missed. Ernesto Vega (Toluca) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Luis Mendoza with a cross.
- 26': Delay in match Antonio Ríos (Toluca) because of an injury.
- 27': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 27': Substitution, Toluca. Adolfo Domínguez replaces Antonio Ríos because of an injury.
- 29': Ernesto Vega (Toluca) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 29': Foul by Iván Marcone (Cruz Azul).
- 31': Attempt blocked. Milton Caraglio (Cruz Azul) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Martín Cauteruccio with a cross.
- 32': Delay in match Cristian Borja (Toluca) because of an injury.
- 33': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 35': Attempt saved. Rafael Baca (Cruz Azul) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 35': Goal! Cruz Azul 1, Toluca 0. Martín Cauteruccio (Cruz Azul) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal.
- 37': Attempt missed. Pablo Aguilar (Cruz Azul) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Julio Domínguez with a headed pass.
- 40': Corner, Toluca. Conceded by Pablo Aguilar.
- 40': Delay in match Enrique Triverio (Toluca) because of an injury.
- 41': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 41': Substitution, Toluca. Amaury Escoto replaces Enrique Triverio because of an injury.
- 42': Offside, Cruz Azul. Elías Hernández tries a through ball, but Martín Cauteruccio is caught offside.
- 43': Foul by Ernesto Vega (Toluca).
- 43': Iván Marcone (Cruz Azul) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 44': Attempt blocked. Luis Quiñones (Toluca) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by William da Silva.
- 44': Corner, Toluca. Conceded by José Madueña.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Cruz Azul 1, Toluca 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Cruz Azul 1, Toluca 0.
- 48': Corner, Toluca. Conceded by Pablo Aguilar.
- 50': Attempt missed. Amaury Escoto (Toluca) header from the right side of the six yard box misses to the right. Assisted by Luis Mendoza with a cross.
- 52': Foul by Adolfo Domínguez (Toluca).
- 52': Martín Cauteruccio (Cruz Azul) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 52': Adolfo Domínguez (Toluca) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 53': Offside, Cruz Azul. Adrián Aldrete tries a through ball, but Pablo Aguilar is caught offside.
- 55': Substitution, Cruz Azul. Javier Salas replaces Martín Cauteruccio.
- 58': Foul by Cristian Borja (Toluca).
- 58': Rafael Baca (Cruz Azul) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 59': Foul by Adolfo Domínguez (Toluca).
- 59': Roberto Alvarado (Cruz Azul) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 60': Attempt missed. Julio Domínguez (Cruz Azul) header from the right side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Elías Hernández following a set piece situation.
- 61': Attempt missed. Luis Quiñones (Toluca) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Adolfo Domínguez with a cross.
- 63': Attempt saved. Roberto Alvarado (Cruz Azul) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Iván Marcone.
- 66': Attempt missed. William da Silva (Toluca) left footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Luis Quiñones.
- 68': Corner, Toluca. Conceded by Roberto Alvarado.
- 69': Foul by Javier Salas (Cruz Azul).
- 69': Rodrigo Salinas (Toluca) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 70': Attempt blocked. Rodrigo Salinas (Toluca) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Luis Mendoza.
- 71': Cristian Borja (Toluca) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 71': Foul by Julio Domínguez (Cruz Azul).
- 72': Substitution, Cruz Azul. Edgar Méndez replaces Milton Caraglio.
- 74': Attempt missed. Elías Hernández (Cruz Azul) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Roberto Alvarado.
- 75': Substitution, Toluca. Javier Cabrera replaces Adolfo Domínguez.
- 78': Corner, Toluca. Conceded by Pablo Aguilar.
- 80': Foul by Iván Marcone (Cruz Azul).
- 80': Luis Quiñones (Toluca) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 81': Attempt missed. Amaury Escoto (Toluca) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Luis Mendoza with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 81': Substitution, Cruz Azul. Igor Lichnovsky replaces Elías Hernández.
- 84': Jesús Corona (Cruz Azul) is shown the yellow card.
- 88': Corner, Toluca. Conceded by Roberto Alvarado.
- 88': Foul by Osvaldo González (Toluca).
- 88': Roberto Alvarado (Cruz Azul) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 90'+3': Foul by William da Silva (Toluca).
- 90'+3': José Madueña (Cruz Azul) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+4': Attempt missed. Edgar Méndez (Cruz Azul) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Roberto Alvarado.
- 90'+4': Corner, Toluca. Conceded by Adrián Aldrete.
- 90'+5': Attempt missed. Fernando Tobio (Toluca) header from very close range misses to the left. Assisted by Luis Quiñones with a cross following a corner.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Cruz Azul 1, Toluca 0.
- 90'+5': Match ends, Cruz Azul 1, Toluca 0.
- 90'+5': Match ends, Cruz Azul 1, Toluca 0.
Statistics
 TOL |
CAZ |
|
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Fouls | 4 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 |
| 9 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 2 | Saves | 1 |
| 55.2 | Possession | 44.8 |
| 11 | SHOTS | 13 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.1 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 357 | Accurate Passes | 269 |
| 433 | Passes | 357 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 10 | Accurate Crosses | 3 |
| 31 | Crosses | 14 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 56 | Long Balls | 75 |
| 29 | Accurate Long Balls | 38 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 9 | Effective Tackles | 6 |
| 11 | Tackles | 14 |
| 0.8 | Tackle % | 0.4 |
| 5 | Interceptions | 16 |
| 18 | Effective Clearances | 19 |
| 18 | Clearances | 19 |
Game Information
Competition: Mexican Liga BBVA MX
Venue: Estadio Banorte
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Attendance: 31,120
Venue: Estadio Banorte
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Attendance: 31,120
Liga MX Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | América | 5 | +8 | 13 |
| 2 | Tijuana | 6 | +3 | 13 |
| 3 | Atlas | 6 | +1 | 12 |
| 4 | Guadalajara | 6 | +3 | 11 |
Line-Ups
Cruz Azul (4-5-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | José Corona (GK)  |
| 4 | Julio Domínguez |
| 2 | Pablo Aguilar |
| 16 | Adrián Aldrete |
| 27 | José Madueña |
| 9 | Milton Caraglio |
| 22 | Rafael Baca |
| 23 | Iván Marcone |
| 25 | Roberto Alvarado |
| 11 | Elías Hernández |
| 7 | Martín Cauteruccio |
Toluca (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alfredo Talavera (GK) |
| 2 | Fernando Tobio |
| 4 | Osvaldo González |
| 26 | Cristian Borja |
| 29 | Rodrigo Salinas |
| 8 | William |
| 15 | Antonio Ríos |
| 23 | Luis Quiñones |
| 7 | Luis Mendoza |
| 9 | Alexis Vega |
| 21 | Enrique Triverio |
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