Welcome to the match between Veracruz county and Leon city

1'

Mario Rana went in with a successful block tackle on Enrique De before Enrique De attempted to deliver the ball.

2'

Silvestre Tapia struck a long range piledriver!. Anacleto Medina couldn't reach it.

Unfortunately it was just over the bar ... He buried his face in his hands.

5'

Corner taken by Paulino De and cut out by the opposition.

6'

Silvestre Tapia went across and took the corner.

Atilio Costa out-jumped Alejo Benitez, then cushioned a headed pass.

Natalio Ortiz lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and hit it high and hard towards goal. Seve Salazar approached too late to clear the danger.

Natalio Ortiz sent the ball past Gilberto Robles to back of the net ... Natalio Ortiz scored a superb effort !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Veracruz county 1 - 0 Leon city

8'

Enrique De had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip but the shot was blocked by Teodoro Gallo.

10'

It was a long way out but Seve Salazar tried to test the keeper from the freekick. Cirino Castillion had no chance to stop the ball. ... GOAL!!!

Veracruz county 1 - 1 Leon city

12'

Poor corner kick delivered by Atilio Costa that went straight to the opposition.

15'

Enrique De tried to get past Mario Rana but Mario Rana nicked the ball from the toes of Enrique De.

16'

Xavier Cardona lofted the ball over Teodoro Gallo to Silvestre Tapia

Good play by Silvestre Tapia in making himself some space and tried an optimistic effort at goal. Alejo Benitez approached too late to tackle him.

Gilberto Robles saved well and held the ball.

17'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Seve Salazar.

18'

Silvestre Tapia tried to sprint past Agapito Quirós but Agapito Quirós denied.

19'

Xavier Cardona blasted a banana shot from long range but the shot clattered off Teodoro Gallo.

20'

Vinicio Marino powered past Teodoro Gallo!.

Vinicio Marino made a good pass to Xavier Cardona, Paulino Rios couldn't cut it.

Xavier Cardona stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Teodoro Gallo closed in and intercepted the ball.

22'

Baltasar Rubio received a yellow card.

Xavier Cardona tried to dart past Teodoro Gallo but Teodoro Gallo didn't allow.

23'

Agapito Quirós made a pass to Paulino Rios, Paulino Rios picked up on the ball before Vinicio Marino could reach it.

Paulino Rios made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Xavier Cardona.

27'

Anacleto Medina played it past Nico Ochoa.

Anacleto Medina stepped away from Silvestre Tapia and curled the ball in at goal from distance.

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

30'

Anacleto Medina made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Nico Ochoa.

31'

Atilio Costa played a perfect pass for Xavier Cardona, Xavier Cardona took possession of the ball before Teodoro Gallo could cut it out.

Xavier Cardona faked a pass then cut Paulino Rios in a different direction.

Xavier Cardona directed the ball nicely to Paulino De, Teodoro Gallo missed his interception.

Paulino De tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Seve Salazar showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

33'

Vinicio Marino moved the ball forward for Baltasar Rubio, Baltasar Rubio picked up on the ball before Anacleto Medina could reach it.

Baltasar Rubio made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Teodoro Gallo.

35'

Silvestre Tapia played the ball to Nico Ochoa's feet, Nico Ochoa picked up on the ball before Agapito Quirós could cut it out.

Nico Ochoa tried to play it past Anacleto Medina but Anacleto Medina robbed Nico Ochoa.

38'

Silvestre Tapia stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Agapito Quirós coolly intercepted the pass.

39'

Xavier Cardona fired off a long shot. Paulino Rios approached too late to tackle him.

Good goalkeeping by Gilberto Robles to block the shot with his body.

40'

Enrique De powered past Mario Rana!.

Enrique De crossed the ball high into the box, Danilo Díaz missed his interception.

Paulino De dived onto the ball towards the goal, Alejo Benitez approached too late to head the ball clear.

Unfortunately it was just over the bar ... That should have been a goal.

42'

Seve Salazar ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

René Arriola headed it to the goal but Natalio Ortiz used his head to clear the ball.

43'

Xavier Cardona tried to get past Teodoro Gallo but Teodoro Gallo robbed Xavier Cardona.

44'

Anacleto Medina made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Nico Ochoa got in the way of the ball.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which and we are all square. .Veracruz county maintained 63% of possession and 37% for Leon city. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Paulino Rios hit it high to Anacleto Medina, Nico Ochoa couldn't reach it.

From a tight angle, Anacleto Medina still managed to get a shot in. Baltasar Rubio didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Cirino Castillion managed to get himself between the ball and the goal.

47'

Danilo Díaz tried to dart past Reynaldo Espina but failed.

48'

Danilo Díaz tried to jink past Reynaldo Espina but Reynaldo Espina succesfully won the ball from Danilo Díaz.

49'

Natalio Ortiz looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Atilio Costa got up above Alejo Benitez, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

Gilberto Robles managed to get a hand to it and turn it behind.

52'

Xavier Cardona failed in his attempt to dart past Paulino Rios.

53'

Enrique De played a lovely ball for Reynaldo Espina, Reynaldo Espina took it in his stride before Mario Rana could intercept.

Reynaldo Espina turned with the ball past Danilo Díaz.

Reynaldo Espina held up the ball, evading the challenge of Alejo Benitez and shot for the top corner.

Gilberto Robles saved well and held the ball.

54'

Paulino Rios tried to take the ball past Vinicio Marino but Vinicio Marino cleanly tackled the ball.

57'

Danilo Díaz tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Reynaldo Espina.

58'

Vinicio Marino hit a crashing drive from 40 yards. Teodoro Gallo failed to block the shot.

But it was well wide of the goal ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

59'

Atilio Costa aimed the corner at the far post.

Alejo Benitez rose bravely above Paulino De to win the ball, then headed clear the danger.

61'

Silvestre Tapia had shrugged off the challenge of Seve Salazar and tried to curl one in from long range.

But Silvestre Tapia didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... It was a poor effort from Silvestre Tapia. He was lacking match sharpness.

64'

Mario Rana tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Enrique De.

66'

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

68'

Corner taken by Nicodemo Moreno and cut out by the opposition.

69'

Paulino Rios tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Vinicio Marino got in the way of the ball.

71'

Paulino Rios tried to lift the ball forward but Paulino De intercepted but couldn't control.

72'

Paulino De picked up Silvestre Tapia's long pass, Anacleto Medina failed to reach the ball.

Paulino De passed the ball perfectly to Baltasar Rubio, Alejo Benitez couldn't cut it.

Seve Salazar blocked Baltasar Rubio in a good, clean tackle before Baltasar Rubio attempted to hit a shot towards goal.

76'

Xavier Cardona twisted past Teodoro Gallo.

Xavier Cardona played a perfect pass for Vinicio Marino, Vinicio Marino took possession of the ball before Paulino Rios could cut it out.

Vinicio Marino made a good pass to Silvestre Tapia, Silvestre Tapia trapped the ball nicely before Teodoro Gallo could intercept.

Good play by Silvestre Tapia in making himself some space and had a go on goal. Alejo Benitez approached too late to tackle him.

But Silvestre Tapia put it wide of the goal ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

77'

Silvestre Tapia jinked past Agapito Quirós.

Silvestre Tapia moved the ball forward for Nico Ochoa, Nico Ochoa took possession of the ball before Anacleto Medina could intercept.

Nico Ochoa shot a hopeful chance from medium-range. Agapito Quirós failed to block the shot.

Brilliantly saved by Gilberto Robles!.

78'

Enrique De tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

80'

Enrique De stepped away from Paulino Rios and fired off a long shot.

The ball went sailing over the crossbar ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

81'

Reynaldo Espina looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Enrique De jumped with Alejo Benitez and won the ball, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

But Enrique De put it high and wide ... It was a poor miss from Enrique De. He looked like he was short of match practice.

83'

Enrique De directed the ball to Atilio Costa, Mario Rana couldn't cut out the pass.

Atilio Costa floated it into the area, Danilo Díaz tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Paulino De climbed above Alejo Benitez, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

Gilberto Robles failed to save ... Paulino De scored. Super finish !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Veracruz county 2 - 1 Leon city

84'

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

85'

Silvestre Tapia played a pinpoint pass to Nico Ochoa, Anacleto Medina couldn't reach it.

Nico Ochoa had the chance to score from medium range but Agapito Quirós made an crucial challenge!.

86'

Enrique De tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Mario Rana showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

90'

Silvestre Tapia turned with the ball past Anacleto Medina.

Silvestre Tapia tried his luck with a medium range chip but Agapito Quirós managed to block the shot.

91'

Silvestre Tapia made good use of the scissors dribble. As Agapito Quirós lost his balance, Silvestre Tapia dribbled past Agapito Quirós.

Silvestre Tapia twisted past Anacleto Medina.

Silvestre Tapia was free of the last defender.

Silvestre Tapia advanced on Gilberto Robles and aimed for the top corner. Silvestre Tapia found the net !!!

Veracruz county 3 - 1 Leon city

92'

Teodoro Gallo played a great ball for Nicodemo Moreno, the ball was picked up by Nicodemo Moreno before Reynaldo Espina could cut it out.

The float cross came in from Nicodemo Moreno on the wing, Enrique De couldn't cut it.

Baltasar Rubio got well above René Arriola to win the ball, then headed clear the danger.

94'

Xavier Cardona unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards but Paulino Rios got in and cleared the danger.

End Match Veracruz county 3 - 1 Leon city