Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Racing de Veracruz (1st, 66 pts) held a 26-point advantage over Celaya (4th, 40 pts). Celaya ranked just 28th in the league on five-round form despite their 4th table position. In league terms the two rates read 2.29/0.38 for Racing de Veracruz and 1.75/1.33 for Celaya (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.43.
Racing de Veracruz carried a 15-game unbeaten run into this. Celaya were unbeaten in 11, having scored in 10 consecutive games.
Half-time and full-time told different stories: Racing de Veracruz led 1-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 4-0.
Goal scorers
Racing de Veracruz: Diego Hernández (13'), Alvaro Yahir Vidales (56'), Erick Yair Espinosa Rivera (48'), Gerardo Gómez (72')
Key stats
Possession: Racing de Veracruz 55% · Celaya 45% · Total shots: 19-8 · On target: 11-1 · Corners: 6-3