Match report

Monterrey Defeats Comunicaciones 3-0 in CONCACAF Champions League

Monterrey
Monterrey
3–0
FT
Comunicaciones
Comunicaciones
Feb 16, 2024

Monterrey held off a valiant effort from Comunicaciones to secure a convincing 3-0 victory in their CONCACAF Champions League clash. Héctor Moreno and J. Corona scored in the first half, while B. Vázquez sealed the win late in the game, leaving Comunicaciones with a tough night in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Monterrey's Héctor Moreno scored the first goal in the 10th minute, assisted by M. Meza
  • • J. Corona added to Monterrey's lead with a goal in the 31st minute
  • • B. Vázquez scored the third goal in the 79th minute, assisted by R. Aguirre
  • • Comunicaciones struggled with discipline, receiving three yellow cards throughout the match

Lineups

Monterrey

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Andrada (G)
  • 33 S. Medina (D)
  • 6 É. Gutiérrez (D)
  • 15 H. Moreno (D)
  • 3 G. Arteaga (D)
  • 12 J. Corona (M)
  • 13 J. Martínez (M)
  • 5 O. Govea (M)
  • 11 M. Meza (M)
  • 29 R. Aguirre (F)
  • 21 A. González (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 V. Guzmán
  • 35 V. López
  • 23 B. Vázquez
  • 38 C. Garza
  • 36 C. Franco
  • 10 Sergio Canales
  • 27 L. Romo
  • 24 C. Ramos
  • 9 G. Berterame
  • 30 J. Rodríguez
  • 22 L. Cárdenas
  • 19 J. Cortizo

Comunicaciones

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Pérez (G)
  • 31 S. Robles (D)
  • 6 J. Pinto (D)
  • 5 S. Mena (D)
  • 12 E. González (D)
  • 25 J. Aparicio (M)
  • 28 J. Corena (M)
  • 10 J. Contreras (M)
  • 9 A. Londoño (F)
  • 33 J. Anangonó (F)
  • 15 C. Mejía (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 K. Espino
  • 18 J. Aguilar
  • 7 A. Lezcano
  • 20 A. López
  • 99 E. Rivera
  • 23 A. Barrios
  • 30 J. Moreno
  • 14 R. Morales
  • 8 R. Saravia
  • 2 G. Gordillo
  • 16 D. Santis
  • 26 L. García

Timeline

  1. Monterrey
    10' Monterrey Goal · Normal Goal
    Héctor Moreno · Assist: M. Meza
  2. Monterrey
    31' Monterrey Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Corona
  3. Comunicaciones
    46' Comunicaciones subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Contreras · On: K. Espino
  4. Comunicaciones
    46' Comunicaciones subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Aparicio · On: J. Aguilar
  5. Comunicaciones
    54' Comunicaciones Card · Yellow Card
    Erick Gonzalez

    Foul

  6. Monterrey
    57' Monterrey Card · Yellow Card
    O. Govea

    Foul

  7. Comunicaciones
    58' Comunicaciones Card · Yellow Card
    Stiwar Mena

    Foul

  8. Comunicaciones
    61' Comunicaciones subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Mejía · On: A. Lezcano
  9. Comunicaciones
    62' Comunicaciones subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Londoño · On: A. López
  10. Monterrey
    66' Monterrey subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Meza · On: V. López
  11. Monterrey
    66' Monterrey subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. González · On: B. Vázquez
  12. Monterrey
    66' Monterrey subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Martínez · On: C. Garza
  13. Monterrey
    78' Monterrey subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Arteaga · On: C. Franco
  14. Monterrey
    79' Monterrey Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Vázquez · Assist: R. Aguirre
  15. Comunicaciones
    89' Comunicaciones subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Anangonó · On: E. Rivera

Match Stats

Stat Monterrey Comunicaciones
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 93% 74%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 26 7
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 686 253
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 11 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 11 2
Possession 72% 28%
Accurate Passes 637 186
Shots Inside Box 16 1
Saves 3 8
Shots Outside Box 10 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Monterrey's early goal by Héctor Moreno in the 10th minute set the tone for the match and boosted their confidence
  • ▸ The second goal by J. Corona in the 31st minute effectively closed the door on any hopes of a comeback from Comunicaciones