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Goal and Highlights: Morelia 1-0 Cimarrones in Liga Expansion MX

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By Omar Escalante
Goal and Highlights: Morelia 1-0 Cimarrones in Liga Expansion MX
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Summary:

May 7, 2023 10:33 PM ET
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May 7, 2023 9:03 PM ET
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It's over

Morelia wins 1-0 against Cimarrones, in a match corresponding to the Liga Expansión MX, reaching a very even duel, the locals despite having control at times and not lowering their arms, knew how to score in the first half.

May 7, 2023 8:58 PM ET
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90+5'

Daniel Cisneros of Cimarrones de Sonora FC is shown the yellow card.

May 7, 2023 8:53 PM ET
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90+3'

José de Jesús Saavedra of Cimarrones and Neder Kaleth Hernández of Morelia are shown the yellow card.

May 7, 2023 8:48 PM ET
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90'

5 minutes of compensation are added
Yellow card for Cristian Sebastián Rodríguez Leyva

May 7, 2023 8:43 PM ET
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89'

Morelia keeps looking for the other goal, but they don't try much

May 7, 2023 8:38 PM ET
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84'

Morelia substitute Javier Eduardo Ibarra de la Rosa for William Sergio Mejía Castillo Morelia's Jassiel Trinidad Ruiz is shown the yellow card

May 7, 2023 8:33 PM ET
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81'

The second half is very even, as the game has been very short between changes and fouls.

May 7, 2023 8:28 PM ET
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76'

Club Atlético Morelia, Bryan Mendoza off and Jonny Alexander Uchuari on.

May 7, 2023 8:23 PM ET
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73'

Cimarrones substitution, Aldo Misael Arellano comes out and Jesús Alberto Alvarado comes in.

May 7, 2023 8:18 PM ET
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70'

Morelia substitution, Omar Islas and Luis Ernesto Pérez Martínez for Jassiel Trinidad Ruiz and Neder Kaleth Hernández.

May 7, 2023 8:13 PM ET
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69'

Corner kick for Cimarrones that ends in nothing

May 7, 2023 8:08 PM ET
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64'

Cimarrones de Sonora FC substitution, José Alfredo Peralta Soto and Harold Alejandro Vázquez for Cristian Sebastián Rodríguez Leyva and José Jesús Gurrola.

May 7, 2023 8:03 PM ET
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60'

Daniel Parra was left lying on the turf by a blow 

May 7, 2023 7:58 PM ET
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55'

Cimarrones don't know where they are set up, losing the mark too easily 

May 7, 2023 7:53 PM ET
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50'

Morelia keeps the upper hand, but the Sonorenses are letting Sonorenses breathe

May 7, 2023 7:48 PM ET
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45'

Second half begins Cimarrones de Sonora FC substitution, Josué Emmanuel Reyes and Jesús Francisco López come out, Salvador Manríquez and Bryant Alexis Navarro come in.

May 7, 2023 7:43 PM ET
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45+3'

The first half is over

May 7, 2023 7:38 PM ET
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45'

3 minutes of compensation are added

May 7, 2023 7:33 PM ET
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41'

The ball is loaded on Morelia's side, looking for the third goal of the aggregate.

May 7, 2023 7:28 PM ET
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36'

Morelia has the upper hand, they don't want to give away chances and seal the pass

May 7, 2023 7:23 PM ET
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31'

Cimarrones are struggling to respond, they are finding it hard to reach the Canaries' goal

May 7, 2023 7:18 PM ET
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26'

Morelia was trying to leave the Cimarrones defense behind, but this time they were well prepared.  

May 7, 2023 7:13 PM ET
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24'

GOOOOOL! from Morelia, Omar Islas broke down the right flank and shot in at the near post.

May 7, 2023 7:08 PM ET
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20'

Tempers start to heat up and fouls are more and more present 

May 7, 2023 7:03 PM ET
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15'

Possession of the ball is very even, with a slight touch to the home side

May 7, 2023 6:58 PM ET
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10'

Options are there for both clubs, they look for options and stay close to the goal.

May 7, 2023 6:53 PM ET
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5'

Morelia starts looking for the goal, they look to create danger, but Cimarrones cuts off the advance

May 7, 2023 6:48 PM ET
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The match begins

The match between Morelia and Cimarrones is ready, at the BBVA Stadium, where a stadium with a large crowd can be seen.

May 7, 2023 6:43 PM ET
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They take the field

Both teams take the field for the start of this Liga Expansión MX match at the Morelos Stadium.

May 7, 2023 6:38 PM ET
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Going for it all

The Sonora team has 90 minutes to get the win, as that is the only option they have to advance to the next phase, while Morelia advances because they have a better position in the general table. 
"I trust and believe in my team, I know that I have the elements to give a fight to anyone and anywhere," stated Roberto Hernández, technical director of Cimarrones de Sonora when questioned about the absences and return of the squad for this important match.

May 7, 2023 6:33 PM ET
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3 matches in a month

In less than a month, both teams have faced each other twice, so this match will be the third time they have met, where the Canaries have one win (J17) and one draw, so Cimarrones is looking to tip the balance in their favor, and what better way than by winning a ticket to the semifinals.

May 7, 2023 6:28 PM ET
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Cimarrones' starting XI

This is the XI with which the visitors will take the field at the Morelos Stadium, duel corresponding to the Liga Expansión MX.

May 7, 2023 6:23 PM ET
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Morelia's starting XI

This is the XI with which the local team will take the field at the Morelos Stadium, a duel corresponding to the Liga Expansion MX.

May 7, 2023 6:18 PM ET
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Morelos Stadium

The Generalissimo Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon Stadium, known as Estadio Morelos, is a Mexican stadium, located on the Periferico Paseo de la Republica, in the Independencia sector, northwest of the city of Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico, with a capacity for 35,000 fans and was inaugurated on April 9, 1989.

May 7, 2023 6:13 PM ET
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Antecedents

Morelia and Cimarrones have met on 15 occasions, leaving 4 wins for the Sonora team, 3 draws and 8 wins for the Morelia team, so both teams will be looking for a win to close the gap and put the balance on their side and on the other to close the gap and that bad streak.

May 7, 2023 6:08 PM ET
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Last 5 encounters

In the last 5 meetings between these two teams, 1 win has gone to the Sonora side, while the Canarios have 3 wins and a somewhat uneven scoreline, with only one draw in the last 5 matches.
Cimarrones de Sonora 1-1 Atlético Morelia, 4 May, 2023, Liga de Expansión MX
Cimarrones de Sonora 0-1 Atlético Morelia, 18 Apr, 2023, Expansion League MX
Cimarrones de Sonora 3-1 Atlético Morelia, 28 Oct, 2022, Expansion League MX
Atlético Morelia 2-0 Cimarrones de Sonora, 25 Oct, 2022, Expansion League MX
Atlético Morelia 2-1 Cimarrones de Sonora, 21 Aug, 2022, Expansion League MX

May 7, 2023 6:03 PM ET
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Agreement announced

Atletico Morelia has created an agreement with a European team, announcing its alliance with AEK Athens. José Luis Higuera, former Chivas executive and current president of Atlético Morelia, traveled to Greece to visit AEK's facilities and meet with its directors. 
"Thank you for your welcome and openness AEK! Surely with our agreement and a lot of work, we will soon have Michoacan talent in AEK. Special mention and thanks to Matias Almeyda!", Atletico Morelia shared on their social networks.

May 7, 2023 5:58 PM ET
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They are warming up

A few minutes before kick-off, both clubs are already on the pitch in preparation for the match.

May 7, 2023 5:53 PM ET
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Fans

The fans are gradually arriving at the stadium, and an average attendance is expected for this match in the second leg of the quarterfinals of the Liga Expansion MX.

May 7, 2023 5:48 PM ET
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They are already at the stadium

Both teams are already at the stadium, some players enter the dressing room to get ready for warm-up, while other players are checking the field before entering the locker room. 

May 7, 2023 5:43 PM ET
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May 7, 2023 5:38 PM ET
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What time is Morelia vs Cimarrones match for Liga Expansion MX?

This is the start time of the game Morelia vs Cimarrones of March 07th in several countries:
Mexico: 17:00 hours CDMX 
Argentina: 18:00 hours 
Chile: 18:00 hours 
Colombia: 17:00 hours 
Peru: 17:00 hours 
USA: 7:00 p.m. ET 
Ecuador: 7:00 p.m. ET 
Uruguay: 19:00 hours 
Paraguay: 18:00 hours 
Spain: 01:00 hours

May 7, 2023 5:33 PM ET
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Channels for Morelia vs Cimarrones

The match will be broadcast on TUDN / FOX / ESPN / TVC / Claro / Azteca Digital. 
If you want to watch Morelia vs Cimarrones in streaming you can watch it on Vix+, Star+, Fox Sports Premium.
If you want to watch the match online, VAVEL Mexico is your best option.

May 7, 2023 5:28 PM ET
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How is Morelia coming?

The locals are coming from a 1-1 draw against Cimarrones in the first leg in their last game in the Liga Expansion MX, having in their last 5 games, 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, so they may not continue with the confidence in this start and get to make up this game.
Cimarrones de Sonora 1-1 Atlético Morelia, 4 May, 2023, Liga de Expansión MX
Cimarrones de Sonora 0-1 Atlético Morelia, 18 Apr, 2023, Expansion League MX
Atlético Morelia 0-0 Alebrijes de Oaxaca, 13 Apr, 2023, Expansion League MX
Pumas Tabasco 1-0 Atlético Morelia, 5 Apr, 2023, Expansion League MX
Atlético Morelia 3-2 Celaya, 2 Apr, 2023, Expansion League MX

May 7, 2023 5:23 PM ET
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How are Cimarrones doing?

The visitors tied 1-1 against Morelia in the first leg, in the previous duel of the Liga Expansion MX, in their last 5 duels they have a very good streak, having 2 draws, 1 loss and 2 wins.
Cimarrones de Sonora 1-1 Atlético Morelia, 4 May, 2023, Liga de Expansión MX
Cimarrones de Sonora 1-0 Correcaminos, 26 Apr, 2023, Expansion League MX
Cimarrones de Sonora 0-1 Atlético Morelia, 18 Apr, 2023, Expansion League MX
Mineros de Zacatecas 0-2 Cimarrones de Sonora, 11 Apr, 2023, Expansion League MX
Cimarrones de Sonora 0-0 Tepatitlán FC, 5 Apr, 2023, Expansion League MX

May 7, 2023 5:18 PM ET
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Watch out for this player of Cimarrones

Jose Alfredo Peralta Soto, 26 year old Mexican striker has been in charge of being the scorer of the Sonora team this season, always at the top, his performance in the team has been good, despite being on the decline in the team, he has been able to excel and be crucial, being the best scorer of the team this season, currently has 17 games played as a starter and 0 as a substitute, plus 2 goals and 0 assists, so he will look to score in this phase and move forward.

May 7, 2023 5:13 PM ET
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Watch out for this Morelia player

Jose Alonso Flores Ramirez, 24 year old Mexican striker has been in charge of being the scorer of the Canaries this season, his performance in the team has been good, having a total of 9 games as a starter and 5 as a substitute, despite being on the decline in the team, he has been able to excel and be crucial, having 3 goals in his account, in addition to 0 assists.

May 7, 2023 5:08 PM ET
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Welcome

Good afternoon to all VAVEL readers! Welcome to the Morelia vs Cimarrones match, corresponding to the Liga Expansión MX. The match will take place at the Estadio José María Morelos y Pavón, at 7:00 pm.

May 7, 2023 5:03 PM ET