Okay, let’s talk about how I put together that timeline for the Santos Laguna versus Club Tijuana game. It wasn’t anything too fancy, really just me following along and jotting things down as they happened.
Getting Started
First thing, I knew the match was coming up. I’m usually keen on Liga MX games, especially these two teams, always seems to be a bit of drama. So, I made sure I had some time set aside to actually watch it or at least follow a live feed closely. Didn’t want to rely on just catching the highlights later, you know? Need the real flow.
During the Match: The Nitty-Gritty
Got myself comfortable, had the broadcast on. My process is pretty basic. I keep a simple text file open on my computer, or sometimes just a physical notepad if I’m feeling old school. As the game kicks off, I note down the start time.
Here’s kinda how it goes:
- Minute 1: Kick-off. Noted.
- Anytime something significant happens – a goal, a yellow card, a red card, a substitution – I pause for a second and type it down. Gotta be quick before the next play.
- I always write down the minute of the event. Super important for a timeline, obviously. Like, “23′ – Goal Santos Laguna! Player X”. Simple.
- Same for cards: “41′ – Yellow Card Club Tijuana, Player Y”.
- Substitutions: “65′ – Santos Sub: Player A off, Player B on”.
- I also keep a running score tally right at the top of my notes, so I don’t lose track.
Half-time comes, I note that down too. Maybe grab a drink. Then repeat the whole process for the second half. Sometimes VAR gets involved, those take a bit longer, so I try to note when the check starts and what the final decision is, plus the time.
Checking and Finalizing
After the final whistle blows (noted that too!), the game’s done, but my little task isn’t quite. I usually take a quick look over my notes. Did I miss anything? Sometimes the broadcast misses showing the exact minute, or I might have typed something wrong in a hurry.
So, I’ll often do a quick check against an official source, like the league’s website or a reliable sports news site’s live text commentary, just to confirm the timings and details are spot on. Just comparing notes, basically.
Once I’m happy it all looks right, I clean up the notes a bit. Maybe format it slightly better, make sure it reads clearly from start to finish. And that’s it! That’s the timeline. It’s just about paying attention and keeping a simple log. Nothing more complicated than that, really. Just sharing how I do my thing.
