In what seems like a mismatch Toluca will host Veracruz at the Estadio Nemesio Diez this Sunday, February 12, 2017. (10:00 AM Pacific). Both teams need points from the game for distinct reasons, Toluca is a title contender, while Veracruz is fighting relegation in this Clausura 2017 tournament.
The ‘diablos’ have been one of the better teams in this Clausura 2017, accumulating 10 points in five jornadas and only losing one game. Toluca’s only loss to this point was a shocking 1-0 defeat at the Estadio Nemesio Diez to a team fighting relegation, Chiapas. Hernan Cristante’s strongest component in this Toluca team is his midfield who has led the team throughout the season. Players like Rubens Sambueza, Jesus Mendez and Pablo Barrientos have been the standouts.
Mendez has been excellent in both attack and defense, recovering the ball 70 times and maintaining a 79.6-percent pass accuracy. ‘Sambu’ has instantly made a difference with the team, controlling the midfield for Hernan Cristante, recovering the ball 49 times and completing 92 passes in only three games as a starter. With not many forwards stepping up for the ‘chorizeros’ this season, the midfield will need to lead the team in this match.
Veracruz has been a surprising team in this Clausura 2017, getting nine points in five jornadas and steering clear of relegation. Carlos Reinoso has built a team that looks like it will save Veracruz from descending into the Ascenso MX. All three wins for the ‘tiburones’ in this Clausura have been at the Estadio Luis Pirata Fuente. Reinoso is yet to achieve a win on the road falling to Santos Laguna and America on the road. While Veracruz is six points away from Morelia in the relegation table, Reinoso’s men are coming from a huge 2-0 loss to Chiapas last week, which means the team is far from saved from relegation.
Perhaps the most impressive player for Veracruz this season has been midfielder, Angel Reyna, who joined the ‘jarochos’ to try and relaunch his career. He has been excellent controlling the midfield having 345 touches of the sphere, 171 completed passes and 54 balls recovered. Reyna has also been key, getting fouls in favor of his team, with 19 this tournament. This is crucial because Veracruz are dangerous in set pieces with aerial threats like Eduardo Herrera and Leobardo Lopez. The game should be a great way to kickoff Sunday’s Liga MX play for this Jornada 6 of the Clausura 2017 competition.
How to Watch Toluca vs Veracruz
The Toluca vs Veracruz match will be broadcast this Sunday, February 12 at 10:00 AM Pacific:
TV Schedule: Univision Deportes
Watch Online: Sling TV (Watch 7 Days Free), Fubo TV (Watch 24 Hours Free)
