Mexican Liga BBVA MX

América vs Cruz Azul, 2022-23 Liga BBVA MX, Torneo Apertura 2022

· Mexican Liga BBVA MX
América
  • 15': Richard Sánchez
  • 22': Jonathan Rodríguez
  • 45'+9': Diego Valdés
  • 53': Henry Martín
  • 73': Álvaro Fidalgo
  • 85': Federico Viñas
  • 90': Salvador Reyes
FT
7 - 0
Cruz Azul
  • Red Card 45'+8': Rafael Baca

About

América are hosting Cruz Azul at Estadio Banorte, Mexico City, Mexico, starting on . The match is a part of the Mexican Liga BBVA MX.

Match Timeline

  • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
  • 0': First Half begins.
  • 1': Foul by Michael Estrada (Cruz Azul).
  • 1': Richard Sánchez (América) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 4': Diego Valdés (América) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 4': Foul by Ignacio Rivero (Cruz Azul).
  • 11': Corner, América. Conceded by Luis Abram.
  • 14': Attempt blocked. Alejandro Zendejas (América) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Diego Valdés.
  • 15': Goal! América 1, Cruz Azul 0. Richard Sánchez (América) left footed shot from outside the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Emilio Lara.
  • 16': Offside, Cruz Azul. Ángel Romero tries a through ball, but Michael Estrada is caught offside.
  • 17': Attempt missed. Michael Estrada (Cruz Azul) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Ángel Romero with a through ball following a fast break.
  • 18': Foul by Ignacio Rivero (Cruz Azul).
  • 18': Jonathan Rodríguez (América) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 19': Foul by Michael Estrada (Cruz Azul).
  • 19': Richard Sánchez (América) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 21': Foul by Juan Escobar (Cruz Azul).
  • 21': Álvaro Fidalgo (América) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 22': Goal! América 2, Cruz Azul 0. Jonathan Rodríguez (América) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Henry Martín.
  • 24': Foul by Emilio Lara (América).
  • 24': Ángel Romero (Cruz Azul) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 25': Alejandro Zendejas (América) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 25': Foul by Luis Abram (Cruz Azul).
  • 28': Attempt missed. Ángel Romero (Cruz Azul) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Michael Estrada.
  • 29': Ignacio Rivero (Cruz Azul) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 29': Jonathan Rodríguez (América).
  • 30': Juan Escobar (Cruz Azul) hits the bar with a right footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Uriel Antuna with a cross.
  • 30': Ángel Romero (Cruz Azul) hits the bar with a right footed shot from outside the box.
  • 32': Attempt blocked. Ángel Romero (Cruz Azul) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Carlos Rotondi.
  • 34': Attempt missed. Diego Valdés (América) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right.
  • 37': Substitution, Cruz Azul. Érik Lira replaces Ramiro Mori because of an injury.
  • 43': Foul by Uriel Antuna (Cruz Azul).
  • 43': Luis Fuentes (América) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 43': Alejandro Zendejas (América) hits the right post with a left footed shot from the right side of the box. Assisted by Richard Sánchez.
  • 45': Alejandro Zendejas (América) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 45': Foul by Carlos Rotondi (Cruz Azul).
  • 45': GOAL OVERTURNED BY VAR: Carlos Rotondi (Cruz Azul) scores but the goal is ruled out after a VAR review.
  • 45'+2': VAR Decision: No Goal América 2-0 Cruz Azul.
  • 45'+6': Bruno Valdez (América) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 45'+6': Foul by Carlos Rotondi (Cruz Azul).
  • 45'+6': Carlos Rotondi (Cruz Azul) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 45'+6': Foul by Rafael Baca (Cruz Azul).
  • 45'+6': Henry Martín (América) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 45'+7': VAR Decision: Card upgraded Rafael Baca (Cruz Azul).
  • 45'+8': Rafael Baca (Cruz Azul) is shown the red card.
  • 45'+9': Goal! América 3, Cruz Azul 0. Diego Valdés (América) from a free kick with a right footed shot to the centre of the goal.
  • 45'+11': First Half ends, América 3, Cruz Azul 0.
  • 45': Second Half begins América 3, Cruz Azul 0.
  • 45': Substitution, Cruz Azul. Carlos Rodríguez replaces Ángel Romero.
  • 45': Substitution, Cruz Azul. Gonzalo Carneiro replaces Michael Estrada.
  • 46': Attempt saved. Gonzalo Carneiro (Cruz Azul) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Carlos Rodríguez.
  • 48': Carlos Rotondi (Cruz Azul) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 48': Foul by Alejandro Zendejas (América).
  • 48': Bruno Valdez (América) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 48': Foul by Gonzalo Carneiro (Cruz Azul).
  • 49': Attempt blocked. Ignacio Rivero (Cruz Azul) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Érik Lira.
  • 49': Corner, Cruz Azul. Conceded by Sebastián Cáceres.
  • 53': Goal! América 4, Cruz Azul 0. Henry Martín (América) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Emilio Lara with a cross.
  • 55': Foul by Juan Escobar (Cruz Azul).
  • 55': Jonathan Rodríguez (América) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 55': Attempt blocked. Jonathan Rodríguez (América) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Henry Martín.
  • 55': Corner, América. Conceded by Ignacio Rivero.
  • 58': Foul by Jonathan Rodríguez (América).
  • 58': Uriel Antuna (Cruz Azul) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 59': Substitution, América. Jonathan dos Santos replaces Richard Sánchez.
  • 59': Substitution, América. Salvador Reyes replaces Alejandro Zendejas.
  • 59': Attempt blocked. Ignacio Rivero (Cruz Azul) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
  • 62': Foul by Henry Martín (América).
  • 62': Juan Escobar (Cruz Azul) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 63': Carlos Rodríguez (Cruz Azul) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 63': Foul by Emilio Lara (América).
  • 65': Foul by Uriel Antuna (Cruz Azul).
  • 65': Jonathan Rodríguez (América) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 66': Attempt blocked. Álvaro Fidalgo (América) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
  • 66': Álvaro Fidalgo (América) hits the bar with a right footed shot from outside the box following a set piece situation.
  • 67': Substitution, América. Miguel Layún replaces Jonathan Rodríguez.
  • 67': Substitution, América. Federico Viñas replaces Henry Martín.
  • 68': Attempt missed. Álvaro Fidalgo (América) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Federico Viñas following a fast break.
  • 70': Attempt missed. Federico Viñas (América) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Luis Fuentes with a cross.
  • 70': Attempt missed. Federico Viñas (América) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Jonathan dos Santos with a headed pass.
  • 71': Substitution, Cruz Azul. Jesús Escoboza replaces Carlos Rotondi.
  • 71': Substitution, Cruz Azul. Rodrigo Huescas replaces Uriel Antuna.
  • 71': Attempt missed. Federico Viñas (América) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Salvador Reyes with a cross.
  • 73': Goal! América 5, Cruz Azul 0. Álvaro Fidalgo (América) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Diego Valdés.
  • 74': Foul by Érik Lira (Cruz Azul).
  • 74': Salvador Reyes (América) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 75': Foul by Miguel Layún (América).
  • 75': Ignacio Rivero (Cruz Azul) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 76': Substitution, América. Sergio De Los Ríos replaces Diego Valdés.
  • 77': Attempt blocked. Jesús Escoboza (Cruz Azul) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Gonzalo Carneiro.
  • 77': Corner, Cruz Azul. Conceded by Jonathan dos Santos.
  • 80': Foul by Jonathan dos Santos (América).
  • 80': Julio Domínguez (Cruz Azul) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 80': Jonathan dos Santos (América) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 81': Foul by Jonathan dos Santos (América).
  • 81': Jesús Escoboza (Cruz Azul) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 82': Foul by Sergio De Los Ríos (América).
  • 82': Érik Lira (Cruz Azul) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 82': Bruno Valdez (América) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 82': Foul by Gonzalo Carneiro (Cruz Azul).
  • 83': Foul by Salvador Reyes (América).
  • 83': Érik Lira (Cruz Azul) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 85': Goal! América 6, Cruz Azul 0. Federico Viñas (América) header from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Miguel Layún with a cross.
  • 86': Attempt missed. Federico Viñas (América) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right.
  • 90': Goal! América 7, Cruz Azul 0. Salvador Reyes (América) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Miguel Layún with a through ball.
  • 90'+1': Foul by Miguel Layún (América).
  • 90'+1': Juan Escobar (Cruz Azul) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 90'+1': Second Half ends, América 7, Cruz Azul 0.
  • 0': Match ends, América 7, Cruz Azul 0.

Statistics

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15 Fouls 12
1 Yellow Cards 1
1 Red Cards 0
1 Offsides 0
2 Corner Kicks 2
0 Saves 1
40.4 Possession 59.6
9 SHOTS 18
1 ON GOAL 7
0.1 On Target % 0.4
0 Penalty Goals 0
0 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
298 Accurate Passes 482
363 Passes 535
0.8 Pass Completion % 0.9
2 Accurate Crosses 6
12 Crosses 17
0.2 Cross % 0.4
53 Long Balls 60
26 Accurate Long Balls 42
0.5 Long Balls % 0.7
4 Blocked Shots 3
7 Effective Tackles 5
15 Tackles 5
0.5 Tackle % 1.0
5 Interceptions 5
12 Effective Clearances 10
12 Clearances 10

Game Information

Competition: Mexican Liga BBVA MX

Venue: Estadio Banorte
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Attendance: 43,963

Liga MX Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Cruz Azul 11 +11 26
2 Toluca 11 +12 25
3 Guadalajara 10 +8 24
4 Pachuca 11 +5 21
Full Table

Line-Ups

AME América (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
13 Guillermo Ochoa (GK)
4 Sebastián Cáceres
18 Bruno Valdez
2 Luis Fuentes
23 Emilio Lara
10 Diego Valdés
8 Álvaro Fidalgo
20 Richard Sánchez
21 Henry Martín
11 Jonathan Rodríguez
17 Alejandro Zendejas
América Substitutes:
Sergio De Los Ríos, Salvador Reyes, Mauricio Reyes, Federico Viñas, Pedro Aquino, Jonathan dos Santos, Jorge Gómez, Óscar Jiménez, Román Martínez, Miguel Layún.

CAZ Cruz Azul (4-4-2)

No. Name
33 Sebastián Jurado (GK)
25 Ramiro Funes Mori
4 Julio Domínguez
5 Luis Abram
24 Juan Escobar
15 Ignacio Rivero
22 Rafael Baca Red Card
29 Rodolfo Rotondi Yellow Card
10 Ángel Romero
13 Michael Estrada
7 Uriel Antuna
Cruz Azul Substitutes:
José Joaquín Martínez, Gonzalo Carneiro, Alonso Escoboza, José Corona, Andrés Gudiño, Carlos Rodríguez, Christian Tabó, Rodrigo Huescas, Erik Lira, Iván Morales.

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