Jose Alfredo Peñáloza
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Jose Alfredo Penaloza, in Mexico City
, Mexico
is one of five Mexican football referees who have been born and raised in the capitol of the Mexican republic. He has been a football professional referee since 2001.
Primera "A"
On August 4, 2007, Penaloza made his debut in the Mexican Primera Division as match referee in torneo apertura 2007 in a match between Monarcas Morelia and Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz played at Estadio Morelos
in Morelia. The Result was a draw.
Mexican 1st Division
were international football referees as part of the 20-member football officiating crew by representing Mexico
in FIFA
. Every officials uniform has a FIFA FAIR PLAY patch located on the left-side sleeve of its uniform meaning in the fairness of soccer throughout Mexico and rest of the world.
Mexican 1st Division
^ = Pending Torneo Clasura 2012
Mexican Primera A
Fuerzas Basicas Sub-15
Overall Match Refereeing in FEMEXFUT: 153 Matches Refereeing
as part of six soccer confederations.
CONCACAF Champions League
World Cup Qualifying 2014 - Concacaf
before the 2010 FIFA World Cup
takes place in South Africa. Same role as fourth official but this time in the 2011 Copa Santander Libertadores throughout the tournament. Penaloza has reach 300 games officating in his outstanding career, ranked 8th on the all-time officating list.
Mexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
, Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
is one of five Mexican football referees who have been born and raised in the capitol of the Mexican republic. He has been a football professional referee since 2001.
Refereeing debut
On January 12, 2003, Penaloza made his debut as a referee in the Primera "A" match between Cihuatlan vs. Correcaminos U.A.T. in Round 1 of Torneo Verano 2003.Primera "A"
- 12-1-03: Cihuatlan 1 - 2 Correcaminos U.A.T.
On August 4, 2007, Penaloza made his debut in the Mexican Primera Division as match referee in torneo apertura 2007 in a match between Monarcas Morelia and Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz played at Estadio Morelos
Estadio Morelos
Estadio Morelos is a football stadium located along Periférico Independencia, in the Independencia sector, in the foot of the Cerro del Quinceo in northwest Morelia, Michoacán, México. It's the site of professional football teams, Monarcas Morelia in the top division of Mexican football and...
in Morelia. The Result was a draw.
Mexican 1st Division
- 4-8-07: Morelia 1 - 1 Veracruz
FIFA accreditation
In 2010, Penaloza and Ricardo ArellanoRicardo Arellano
Ricardo Arellano NievesRicardo Arellano Nieves is a Mexican football referee who became professional in 2003.His debut at the Primera Division de Mexico was in 2007....
were international football referees as part of the 20-member football officiating crew by representing Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
in FIFA
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
. Every officials uniform has a FIFA FAIR PLAY patch located on the left-side sleeve of its uniform meaning in the fairness of soccer throughout Mexico and rest of the world.
Career in domestic leagues
Penaloza has refereed more than 100 matches which ranks him 11th on the all-time match refereeing list. Benito Archundia Tellez is at the top of the list with over 500 matches in Mexican Football Federation history.Mexican 1st Division
- 2007/2008 Season: 9 Matches
- 2008/2009 Season: 24 Matches (Including: 2 Quarter-Finals 1st Leg; Semi-Final 1st Leg)
- 2009/2010 Season: 24 Matches (Including: 2 Quarter-Finals 2nd Leg; Semi-Final 1st Leg)
- 2010/2011 Season: 15 Matches
- 2011/2012 Season: 8 Matches^
^ = Pending Torneo Clasura 2012
Mexican Primera A
- 2002-03 Season: 4 Matches
- 2003-04 Season: 8 Matches
- 2004-05 Season: 19 Matches
- 2005-06 Season: 16 Matches
- 2006-07 Season: 13 Matches
- 2007-08 Season: 8 Matches
- 2008-09 Season: 1 Match
Fuerzas Basicas Sub-15
- 2010-11 Season: 3 Matches
- 2011-12 Season: 1 Match
Overall Match Refereeing in FEMEXFUT: 153 Matches Refereeing
Officialing in international tournaments
Penaloza has made history to refereed the first int'l soccer tournament since FIFA issues the match official license in late 2009, he represents CONCACAFCONCACAF
The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football is the continental governing body for association football in North America, Central America and the Caribbean...
as part of six soccer confederations.
CONCACAF Champions League
- 31-3-10: UNAM 1 - 0 Cruz Azul (Semi-Final)
World Cup Qualifying 2014 - Concacaf
- 11-10-11: Guatemala 3 - 1 Belize (2nd Round)
Accomplishments
Penaloza has been the fourth official in the Torneo final twice occurring in the second leg, once in Torneo Clasura 2009 final between Pumas UNAM and Tuzos Pachuca and in the Torneo Bicentenario 2010 final between Club Deportivo Toluca and Santos LagunaSantos Laguna
Club Santos Laguna is a Mexican football club. They represent the urban area of Comarca Lagunera, which is made up of Torreón, Gomez Palacio, and Lerdo. Santos Laguna currently plays in the Primera División. The club was founded in 1982, and reached Mexico's top division after buying the franchise...
before the 2010 FIFA World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
takes place in South Africa. Same role as fourth official but this time in the 2011 Copa Santander Libertadores throughout the tournament. Penaloza has reach 300 games officating in his outstanding career, ranked 8th on the all-time officating list.
External links
- http://www.femexfut.org.mx/
- http://www.fifa.com/associations/association=mex/footballofficials/referees/peoplekind=ref.html