Monterrey had been held to a 0-0 draw in opposition to Toluca Sunday night time on the Estadio BBVA after squandering a number of possibilities in entrance of purpose.
Whereas we’re used to seeing Rayados dominate the probabilities made at residence, it was really the guests who created the higher appears to be like at purpose – however the Monterrey protection stood robust, with Esteban Andrada and Victor Guzman taking part in their components to maintain Toluca at bay and out of their internet.
Luis Romo threaded an over-the-top by ball for German Beterame, who was barreling by on purpose earlier than being taken down within the field from behind by Toluca’s Federico Pereira. Referee Luis Santander confirmed Pereira a straight crimson card and pointed to the penalty spot, however the choice was reversed after a VAR evaluate, with Pereira’s crimson card additionally being wiped off as boos rained down from the Rayados followers on the Estadio BBVA.
Jesus Gallardo, who was taking part in in a extra superior function as a wing-back slightly than a left-back, discovered himself on the middle of Toluca’s penalty space with a positive take a look at purpose after a deft cut-back from Gerardo Arteaga. However Gallardo’s left-footed effort sailed over the bar with the sport nonetheless at a 0-0 impasse.
The hosts thought they discovered the profitable purpose in stoppage time twice as Berterame headed residence from shut vary however was caught offside. Romo discovered himself in the identical place when he too discovered the again of the web by way of a headed effort, however a VAR verify noticed him meet the identical destiny as his teammate, with much more boos being belted out onto the pitch.
The draw sees Monterrey sit in third place within the Liga MX Clausura desk with 15 factors and nonetheless unbeaten by seven video games performed, whereas Toluca stay in ninth place with 10 factors collected.
GK: Esteban Andrada – 7/10 – Made up for a teammate’s error with a improbable close-range cease
RB: Erick Aguirre – 6/10 – Pulled off a last-ditch problem to information the ball into Andrada’s path when it appeared like Toluca had been nailed on to attain.
CB: Victor Guzman – 8/10 – Stepped in to make a significant interception early on and continues to appear to be a veteran center-back regardless of being simply 21 years previous.
CB: Hector Moreno – 6.5/10 – Was a bit of sloppy on the ball however managed to regain possession to make up for his errors.
LB: Gerardo Arteaga – 6.5/10 – Like his fellow defenders, he too caught a foot in at an important second to disclaim Toluca a shot at an open purpose.
DM: Jorge Rodriguez – 7/10 – Began off slightly shaky however improved as the sport wore on.
DM: Luis Romo – 7.5/10 – Confirmed nice anticipation numerous occasions to derail a possible counter assault for Toluca, stepping in to chop off passing lanes.
RM: Jordi Cortizo – 7.5/10 – Displayed nice defensive work in monitoring again and performed a picture-perfect by ball that Gallardo ought to’ve executed higher with.
AM: Sergio Canales – 5/10 – Toluca did a wonderful job in limiting him all through the sport by not permitting him a lot time on the ball.
LW: Jesus Gallardo – 5/10 – Had a minimal affect for many of the recreation and doubtless ought to’ve executed higher with two superb possibilities he was offered with within the second half.
ST: German Berterame – 6.5/10 – Noticed little service up entrance however at the very least drew what everybody thought was a penalty earlier than the VAR evaluate.
Substitutes
SUB: Jesus Corona (80′ for Arteaga) – 6/10 – Tried to make issues occur round Toluca’s penalty space however it wasn’t sufficient.
SUB: Brandon Vazquez (80′ for Cortizo) – 6/10 – Did little to affect the sport after approaching.
SUB: Maximiliano Meza (80′ for Canales) – N/A
Supervisor
Fernando ‘Tano’ Ortiz – 7.5/10 – Picked a powerful and succesful lineup that missed too many possibilities. His choice to take off Jordi Cortizo was attention-grabbing as he was considered one of Rayados’ higher gamers all through the match.
