Chicharo Leads Chivas To Win Over Queretaro

Chivas thumped Queretaro 2-0 to win their first game of the season.

Aug 15, 2009 10:29:56 PM

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Chivas were finally able to achieve their first game of the season with a 2-0 win over Queretaro. Omar Bravo made his awaited comeback, but was unable to score on his second debut with Chivas. The victory for Chivas is the first win for the team in the Apertura 2009, and ‘Paco’ Ramirez’ second win while in charge. Meanwhile, Queretaro remain with only one point from the Apertura 2009.

El Rebaño was the first one to come out with a clear shot. ‘Chicharo’ Hernandez received a ball inside the area in the 7th minute, but sent his shot far wide from the goal. Gonzalez was on Hernandez’s back

It Didn’t take too long for ‘Chicharo’ to make his goal anyways. Marco Fabian and ‘Chicharo’ passed the ball between themselves, and left the player to easily push the ball past Bossio for Chivas’ 1-0 lead in the 15th minute.

Adrian Romero then decided to take a shot in the 31st minute. Adrian Romero took a shot with his right foot three fourths into the Chivas area but went just wide to the right of goal.

Again, in the 38th minute Chivas came close. Ramon Morales took a shot towards goal, but Bossio was able to get a hand on the ball and sent it out for a corner kick.

The newly ascended team was reduced to 10 men in the 42nd minute. Hector ’Pirata’ Castro went in on Xavi Baez studs up, and the referee had no doubt in whipping out a red card. Chivas were given a free kick, and immediately Queretaro felt the consequences.

‘Chicharo’ scored his second of the night in the 44th minute off the free kick given by the previous foul. Ramon Morales had sent in a free kick towards Hector Reynoso who then set up a shot for ‘Chicharo’ at the far post. Once more, Chicharo arrived and pushed in the ball for his and Chivas’ 2-0 for the night.

Coming back for the second half Queretaro were the first to look dangerous. Queretaro took a soft shot towards Luis Michel’s goal, and the Chivas ‘keeper was barely able to get a hand on the ball.

In the 66th minute Diego Chavez headed the ball with only one defender at his back, but Luis Michel was able to stop the low ball with his right hand.

Alberto “Venado” Medina came close to adding the third in the 69th minute. Medina was able to leave the Queretaro defenders behind, as well as Bossio who had come out, but the ball ended up on the left outside netting instead.

Marco Fabian then had his opportunity. Omar Bravo chested a pass to Fabian, but his stop was blocked and sent over goal in the 75th minute.

In the 82nd minute ’Chicharo’ tried again to get his name on the score sheet, but his shot went wide of goal.

Andrea Martinez, Goal.com

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