Champions League 2009/2010

Minute		Description
90' +4		Full time.
90' +1		Justavino jinks into the area and his cross is behind his target and Cruz Azul once again clear.
90'		Time running out for Arabe Unido as we enter added time.
89'		Free kick to Arabe Unido in a dangerous position. Taken quickly and Cruz Azul clear.
84'		Corner is floated in and the danger cleared by Cruz Azul.
83'		Cortés gets a yellow for blocking Carroll. The resulting free kick is parried away for a corner.
82'		A. Castro enters the game and replaces R. Chavez.
82'		A. Cortés gets yellow.
81'		Arabe Unido have to be careful here not to leave too much space at the back as they press forward. Cruz Azul are more than capable of scoring on the break.
80'		The ball once again is in the Arabe Unido net as Vela scores into an open net but once again the referee blows for an infringement and Marin clears.
77'		All hands to the pump now as Arabe Unido storm forward.

Minute		Description
76'		So close to the equalizer there as Arabe Unido press for a vital goal to take to Mexico.
75'		Aguirre with a stunning effort which comes back off the bar as Gutierrez is rooted to the spot.
70'		C. Riveros has scored a goal for Cruz Azul!
70'		Goal Cruz Azul, Orozco with a fine header that beats Marin and Cruz Azul take the lead.
69'		O. Rodríguez enters the game and replaces V. Mendieta Jr.
68'		A. Santamaría gets yellow.
66'		Corner to Arabe Unido. Justavino sends one in that is too long and Cruz Azul clear.
65'		A. Vela gets yellow.
64'		Yellow to Vela for a blatant barge on Carroll.
63'		R. Paúl enters the game and replaces L. Rodríguez.
61'		M. González gets yellow.
61'		Yellow to Gonzalez for a late challenge from behind. A little clumsy there from the Colombian.
59'		Arabe Unido knocking on the door early in this second half, much more urgency from the Central Americans.
58'		A. Vela enters the game and replaces C. Villaluz.
58'		Free kick to Arabe Unido and a fine strike and save is called back for off side.
57'		J. Orozco enters the game and replaces E. Lugo.
56'		Great work from Mendieta Jr as his shot is deflected and almost a goal from Muñoz on the rebound, a good block from Gutierrez.
55'		Free kick to Arabe Unido and Rodriguez steps up but his effort is curling well wide.
53'		A decent opening to this second half as both teams go in search of the opening goal.
51'		Lewin somehow finds himself running at goal and his effort from just outside the area is swerving but Gutierrez makes a comfortable save.
50'		A slight mix up in the Arabe Unido defense almost lets in Cruz Azul but the referee blows for an infringement and the danger is cleared.
48'		Free kick to Cruz Azul taken square and results in open play.
46'		M. González enters the game and replaces N. Muñoz.
46'		Arabe Unido get the second half underway.
45' +2		Half time.
45'		Corner to Cruz Azul, same combination as Cortés sends one in and Marin punches clear. A little more quality needed on the corners from Cruz Azul.
43'		Cortés almost gets on the end of a cross on the six yard line and the effort balloons over, Cruz Azul pressing here.
42'		A neat swivel and shot from Ortiz there almost caught Marin out.
41'		A semi final place up for grabs over two legs but not much in the way of clear cut chances as Ortiz gets on the end of a cross and the keeper gathers the ball at the second attempt. Best chance so far falls to Cruz Azul.
39'		Carroll for Arabe Unido takes on a defender and his shot is just wide of Gutierrez' left post.
38'		Corner to Cruz Azul. Cortés again, this time with a near post corner that is cleared with ease.
36'		Cortés takes the corner after a short delay due to a player needing some attention on the side line, the ball is sent in and Marin punches clear.
34'		Corner to Cruz Azul.
33'		Chavez almost get in behind the Arabe Unido defense but some good defending and the danger is cleared.
31'		Corner to Crus Azul. Taken deep to Marin's far post but the referee blows for an infringement.
29'		Arabe Unido enjoying their own decent run of possession. The game is in need of a goal as we enter the last fifteen minutes of the first half.
28'		Corner to Arabe Unido. Rodriguez takes short again and after a couple of long range efforts Cruz Azul clear.
27'		Arabe Unido waste the free kick as three players contrive to give the ball away. Corner to Arabe Unido, taken short and Cruz Azul clear for a throw in.
26'		Free kick to Arabe Unido as Ortiz shrugs off Velez.
24'		Free kick to Arabe Unido. Santamaria sends in a low one that evades everyone and goes out for a goal kick.
20'		Arabe Unido have the ball in the net but Mendieta Jr is off side and Cruz Azul clear.
19'		Cruz Azul now camped in the Arabe Unido half and enjoying the lion share of possession.
17'		Free kick to Cruz Azul is taken quick but the Mexicans are content to just play it around for now.
14'		Cruz Azul enjoying some extended possession as they begin to settle.
12'		A corner to Cruz Azul is floated in and punched clear by Marin.
8'		Two strikes on goal for Arabe Unido as Rodriguez' shot is blocked and Daniels follow up is way over.
6'		A bright start from Arabe Unido in front of a vibrant crowd.
5'		Justavino has a speculative effort from distance that is well wide of Gutierrez' goal post.
3'		Chavez with an early run down the right but the Arabe Unido defender tackles and clears.
2'		Free kick to Arabe Unido results in open play.
1'		Cruz Azul get the first half underway.
		Welcome to Estadio Agustín Muquita Sánchez, La Chorrera, El Salvador for tonight’s CONCACAF Champions League quarter final 1st leg encounter between Panama’s Arabe Unido and visitors Cruz Azul from Mexico. All three officials are from Guatemala, your referee is Walter Lopez and his assistants are Hermenerito Leal and Gerson Lopez. Your fourth official is Luis Rodriguez from Panama.

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#	Player	Disciplinary
27	J. Marín (GK)
	R. Lewin
	N. Carroll
21	D. Daniels
18	L. Rodríguez
	A. Vélez
	J. Aguirre
	A. Santamaría	68'
26	N. Muñoz
13	J. Justavino
16	V. Mendieta Jr
Coach: R. Parra

#	Player	Goals	Disciplinary
	Y. Gutiérrez (GK)
	M. Brown
4	J. Domínguez
	R. Chavez
	A. Cortés		82'
	H. Cervántes
	C. Riveros	70'
28	H. Gutiérrez
	C. Villaluz
	E. Lugo
11	M. Ortiz
Coach: E. Meza

	Arabe Unido	Cruz Azul
Shots on goal	11	7
Shots wide	7	6
Fouls	9	15
Corner Kicks	4	3
Offsides	4	2
Possession	49%	51%

Champions League 2009/2010

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