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Goals and Highlights: Cruz Azul 3-0 San Luis in Liga MX 2024
Summary
Game over
The referee whistles the end of the game, Cruz Azul wins the match.
🚨 90'
4 minutes of compensation are added.
⏱️ 85'
Amaury Morales (Cruz Azul) right footed shot from outside the box was very close to the right post, but was slightly off target.
⏱️ 78'
Vitinho (Atlético San Luis) hits the left post with a right footed shot from the left side of the inside of the box.
⚽ 73'
Goooooal for Cruz Azul!
Rodrigo Huescas header from very close range low, next to the left post.
⏱️ 70'
San Luis makes its first changes in the game, betting everything on the offense and trying to tie the game.
⚽ 64'
Goooooal for Cruz Azul!
Uriel Antuna shot with his right foot from the center of the area and gave his team a two-goal lead.
⏱️ 61'
Attempt missed by Unai Bilbao (Atlético San Luis) header from the center of the box misses to the right side of the goal.
⏱️ 56'
San Luis maintains pressure throughout the court in search of a defensive error.
⏱️ 51'
San Luis plays long positions to cool down Cruz Azul who had several dangerous attacks.
🚨 46'
The second half begins, both teams want the victory.
Halftime
The teams go to half-time and the score is Cruz Azul 1-0 San Luis.
🚨 45'
6 minutes of compensation are added.
⏱️ 43'
Uriel Antuna (Cruz Azul) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
⚽ 38'
Goooooal for Cruz Azul!
Carlos Rotondi converted the penalty with a left-footed shot and scored the first goal of the game.
⏱️ 35'
Juan Manuel Sanabria (Atlético San Luis) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box missed.
🔄30'
Substitution, Cruz Azul. Alexis Gutiérrez enters the field replacing Gabriel Fernández due to an injury.
⏱️ 25'
Uriel Antuna (Cruz Azul) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
🚩 20'
First corner kick of the game for Cruz Azul, Gonzalo Piovi will be in charge of taking it.
⏱️ 15'
Offside for Atlético San Luis, Jürgen Damm tried a through ball but Mateo Klimowicz was in an offside position.
⏱️ 10'
Attempt missed, Carlos Rotondi (Cruz Azul) right footed shot from the left side of the inside of the box is high and wide to the right.
⏱️ 5'
Tight match in midfield, both teams look for their first scoring opportunities.
🚨 0'
The match begins, both teams will seek to win.
Minutes from start
We are a few minutes away from the game starting, the game presentation begins and the fans prepare to watch 90 minutes of football.
San Luis roster
These are the XI players who will start the game:
✅ - La alineación potosina. #ConAlmaPotosina pic.twitter.com/oQh4B0Q6c8
— Atlético de San Luis (@AtletideSanLuis) February 11, 2024
Cruz Azul roster
These are the XI players who will start the game:
EL ONCE DE LA MÁQUINA 💙
— CRUZ AZUL (@CruzAzul) February 11, 2024
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Referees
The referee designation for today's game at the Azul Stadium is as follows:
Jesus Rafael Lopez Valle (Central Referee).
Jonathan Maximiliano Gómez (Assistant One).
Rodrigo René Sansores Díaz (Assistant Two).
Martín Molina Astorga (Fourth Referee).
Angel Monroy Bello (VAR).
Vicente Jassiel Reynoso Arce (VAR Assistant).
Battle for victory
A great match is coming up between these two Liga MX teams. Stay tuned and below we share the statistics of both teams in the tournament. Cruz Azul is the favorite to win today's match.
Last confrontation!
The last time these two teams met was on September 29, 2023 and on that occasion the match ended in a 2-1 victory for Cruz Azul at the Alfonso Lastras Ramírez Stadium. That confrontation was full of fouls, yellow cards, corner kicks and many goals that we hope will be repeated today.
History between both teams
Cruz Azul and San Luis have faced each other on several occasions. The last 5 matches have ended in two victories for Cruz Azul, there was a draw and on 2 other occasions the winner was San Luis.
Cruz Azul Arrival
The Cruz Azul team is already in the stadium, they are doing their warm-up exercises and are ready for their Liga MX match.
Concentrados en la victoria. 💙 pic.twitter.com/pSrgvrFYCh
— CRUZ AZUL (@CruzAzul) February 10, 2024
Welcome!
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What time is the Cruz Azul vs San Luis match for Liga MX 2024?
This is the start time of the game Cruz Azul vs San Luis of February 10th in several countries:
Argentina: 9:05 PM.
Bolivia: 8:05 PM.
Chile: 9:05 PM.
Colombia: 7:05 PM.
Ecuador: 7:05 PM.
United States (ET): 8:05 PM on TUDN and Univision.
Mexico: 7:05 PM on ViX.
Paraguay: 9:05 PM.
Peru: 8:05 PM.
Uruguay: 9:05 PM.
Cruz Azul's latest roster
These were the eleven players who started the last game:
Kevin Mier, Gonzalo Piovi, Willer Ditta, Rodolfo Rotondi, Ignacio Rivero, Erik Lira, Lorenzo Faravelli, Carlos Rodríguez, Gabriel Fernandez, Ángel Sepúlveda and Uriel Antuna.
Last roster of San Luis
These were the eleven players who started the last game:
Marcelo Barovero, Unai Bilbao, José García, Uziel García, Ricardo Chávez, Mateo Klimowicz, Rodrigo Dourado, Javier Güemez, Léo Bonatini, Dieter Villalpando and Vitinho.
Players to follow from San Luis
The next three players are considered key to Atlético San Luis' offensive and defensive attack and it is likely that any of them can score or assist in the match against Cruz Azul. The player Léo Bonatini (#9) is a fundamental piece for the team because of his experience. He is a great player who takes advantage of his speed and strength to score, and he is the team's top scorer in the Clausura 2024. Next is the Brazilian player Vitinho (#11), he plays in the forward position and is the player with the most team assists in the tournament. He is another player with a lot of experience and who has played against Chivas multiple times so he will be key to defeating them. Finally, the 26-year-old goalkeeper, Andrés Sánchez (#1) is one of the best goalkeepers in the Liga MX, his height allows him to be a saver of any ball and it is very important so that his team does not receive a goal on Saturday.
San Luis in the tournament
The San Luis team started Clausura 2024 of Liga MX (Mexico's first soccer division) well, they are in eleventh position in the general table with 2 games won, 0 draws and 3 lost, achieving 6 points. Their goal this season is to finish among the first 6 places to obtain a ticket to the tournament's postseason and fight for the Clausura championship. San Luis's goal for this game is to be able to win as a visitor and thus get closer to its goal. It will be a complicated game but not impossible to win. Their last game was on February 4, 2024 and resulted in a 2-0 defeat against Chivas at the Alfonso Lastras Ramírez Stadium and thus achieved their third defeat in the tournament. They arrive as the least favorites to win this game, but they could surprise and win.
Cruz Azul players to follow
The next three players are considered key to Cruz Azul's offensive and defensive attack and it is likely that any of them can score or assist in the game against San Luis. The player Gabriel Fernandez (#27) is a fundamental piece for the team because of his experience. He is the team's creative, his ability to control the ball and generate plays has been of great value to his team. He is the team's leading scorer and we could see him score on Saturday. The next is the Mexican player Uriel Antuna (#7), he is another distributor of play on the field that is of utmost importance and is the team's greatest assister in Liga MX. At his young age he has achieved a lot and is an important piece of the team. Finally, the 23-year-old goalkeeper, Kevin Mier (# 23), the Argentine goalkeeper is one of the best goalkeepers in the MX League, his height allows him to be a saver of any ball and is very important so that his team does not receive a goal on Saturday.
Cruz Azul in the tournament
Cruz Azul had a good start in the Clausura 2024 of Liga MX, they are in fifth position in the general table after 3 games won, 1 tied and 1 lost, they have 10 points. Cruz Azul seeks to place itself at the top of the tournament this season, so it must win as many games as possible and they will be the champions. Their last game was on February 2, 2024 and resulted in a 3-1 victory against Querétaro at the Estadio Azul and thus achieved their third victory in the tournament. They arrive as the favorites to win this match, due to the great team they have and the good moment they are going through. They also have an advantage by playing at home and that their fans can support them.
The stadium
The Azul Stadium is located in the city of Mexico City, Mexico. It will be the venue for this match, it has a capacity of 36,681 spectators and is the home of Cruz Azul. It was inaugurated on October 6, 1946 and is one of the oldest stadiums in Mexico.
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