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Game over
The referee whistles the end of the game, Pachuca wins the match.
90+7′
Cruz Azul goal!
90+5′
After a review in the VAR, there is a penalty for Cruz Azul.
90′
5 minutes of compensation are added.
83′
Cruz Azul has accumulated 3 corner kicks, 1 shot on goal and 40% possession of the ball.
77′
Pachuca accumulates 8 corner kicks, 6 shots on goal and 60% possession of the ball.
71′
Pachuca dominates the match, Cruz Azul defends as best it can and they attack looking for Uriel Antuna in the counterattack.
65′
Pachuca plays long positions to cool down Cruz Azul who had several dangerous attacks.
58′
Rodolfo Rotondi from Cruz Azul enters the field and it is his debut in Mexican soccer. Rafael Guerrero also enters the field and makes his debut in the first division with Cruz Azul.
52′
Pachuca maintains pressure throughout the court in search of a defensive error.
First Goal
Gustavo Cabral finished off with his head from the center of the area.
46′
The second time begins.
Halftime
The teams go to rest and the scoreboard is Cruz Azul 0-2 Pachuca.
45+1′
Goal for Pachuca!
45′
2 minutes of compensation are added.
41′
Pachuca maintains pressure throughout the field and is close to scoring the second goal of the game.
36′
Goal for Pachuca!
33′
The penalty for Pachuca is annulled.
31′
Penalty for Pachuca, review is being done in the VAR.
25′
The last 5 minutes have been very good for Cruz Azul, they move the ball in search of a defensive error.
20′
Pachuca controls the ball more than Cruz Azul, but so far we haven’t had any shots on goal.
13′
First corner kick of the game for Pachuca.
11′
Very even game, no team dominates the game and we are still waiting for the first dangerous move of the game.
6′
Tight game in midfield, both teams looking for their first scoring opportunities.
0′
The match begins, both teams will seek to stay with the victory.
Cruz Azul lineup
Referees
The referee designation for today’s game is as follows:
Victor Alfonso Caceres Hernandez (Center Referee)
Michel Alejandro Morales Morales (Assistant One)
Leonardo Javier Castillo Rodríguez (Assistant Two)
Áxel Meza Méndez (Fourth Referee)
Angel Monroy Bello (VAR)
Iván Antonio López Sánchez (VAR Assistant)
Battle for Victory
Last showdown!
The last time these two teams met was on March 19, 2022 and on that occasion the game ended in a 1-0 victory for Pachuca at the Hidalgo Stadium. That confrontation was full of fouls, yellow cards, corner kicks and many shots on goal that we hope will be repeated today.
History between both teams
Today the second game of Apertura 2022 is played, Cruz Azul and Pachuca have faced each other on several occasions. The last 5 matches have ended in 2 wins for Cruz Azul, a win for Pachuca and 2 draws.
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What time is the Cruz Azul vs Pachuca match for Liga MX 2022?
This is the start time of the game Cruz Azul vs Pachuca of July 9th in several countries:
Argentina: 11:05 PM on TUDN.
Bolivia: 10:05 PM on TUDN.
Chile: 11:05 PM on TUDN.
Colombia: 9:05 PM on TUDN.
Ecuador: 9:05 PM on TUDN.
United States (ET): 10:05 PM on TUDN USA.
Mexico: 9:05 PM on TUDN and Blim TV.
Paraguay: 11:05 PM on TUDN.
Peru: 10:05 PM onTUDN.
Uruguay: 11:05 PM on TUDN.
Cruz Azul’s last line-up
These were the eleven players who started last game:
Sebastián Jurado, Luis Abram, Julio Domínguez, Erik Lira, Alejandro Mayorga, Juan Escobar, Rafael Baca, Ángel Romero, Uriel Antuna, Christian Tabó and Santiago Giménez.
Last lineup of Pachuca
These were the eleven players who started last game:
Óscar Ustari, Miguel Tapias, Gustavo Cabral, Mauricio Isais, Kevin Álvarez, Nicolás Ibáñez, Luis Chávez, Víctor Guzmán, Jesús Hernández, Érick Sánchez and Avilés Hurtado.
Cruz Azul players to watch
Midfielder Rafael Baca (#22) is a fundamental piece of Cruz Azul’s offense as he scored a goal last game against Tigres UANL and we may see him scoring against Pachuca. Another key player for the team is forward Uriel Antuna (#7) who is the team’s biggest assistant with 2 assists in 1 game played and is a fundamental piece to generate dangerous plays for Cruz Azul. Lastly, Santiago Giménez (#9) plays in the forward position, the 21-year-old scored the game-winning goal for Cruz Azul last match and we could see him score again on Saturday. The three players are considered key to Cruz Azul’s offensive attack and will be of the utmost importance for them to win.
Cruz Azul in the tournament
Pachuca players to watch
The next three players are considered key to Pachuca’s offensive and defensive attack and it is likely that any of them could score or assist in the game against Cruz Azul. The player Nicolás Ibáñez (#7) is a fundamental piece for the team because of his experience. He was the second highest scorer of the league last season with 9 goals in 16 games played, last game he scored against Querétaro and we could see him scoring in Saturday’s game. Next up is Colombian player Avilés Hurtado (#11), he plays in the forward position, in the first game of the tournament he managed to score 1 goal and 1 assist. He is another player with a lot of experience and who has played multiple times against Cruz Azul, so he will be key to be able to defeat them. Finally, the 23-year-old defender, Kevin Álvarez (# 2) who with his young age has managed to be a starter in the team, managing to be the best assistant of the team with 4 assists in the Clausura 2022.