A national classic of many emotions. When it seemed that the game was slipping away Chivas, Alan Mozo appeared to score the second of the ‘Sacred Flock’. The rojiblanco team, in this way, got 2 to 1 against the Americain the return match for the semifinals of the MX League. The engagement took place at the Azteca stadium, which was packed with fans, this Sunday, May 21.
When the game was 1-1, the Guadalajara team knew how to get out of the pressure exerted by their rival, during the first minutes of the second half. It is in these circumstances, at 76 ‘that Mozo appeared. The right-back received a pass from outside the area and took a strong shot that ended in a goal.
With the score 2-1 in his favor, at the end of the match, Orozco appeared who, after receiving a cross from the right sector, connected with a strong header to seal the duel with a definitive 3-1. Chivas’ next rival will be Tigres, in round-trip battles for the Clausura 2023 title.
What did America need to qualify?
As a visitor, the ‘Águilas’ hit hard in the first round. The victory is an important advantage for the second leg at the Azteca Stadium. America is very close to a new final. They have not reached this stage for three and a half years, but after the 1-0 draw, the balance is tilted in their favor. What do you need to reach the grand finale?
América can advance with a tie, with any result (0-0, 1-1, 2-2, etc.), since it would be one goal up on aggregate. In addition, they can lose by a bit of difference and would still be classified (0-1, 1-2, 2-3, etc.). These cases would give him the pass, since America has a good position in the standings.
What did Chivas need to qualify?
With the defeat at home, the Guadalajara team needs to win by a two-goal difference at the Azteca to advance to the Liguilla MX final. The ‘Sacred Flock’ needs to win 2-0, 3-1, 4-2, etc.
The ‘Rebaño’ coach, Veljko Paunovic, appeals to confidence to win in Mexico City. “Today’s Chivas is capable of doing and beating anyone, we still have to beat América and with that challenge I am going to get on the plane on Saturday to go to the capital, which, by the way, they have told me that the capital is rojiblanca . That is what I want to see, ”he stressed.
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