He motagua from Honduras gave a show of pride this Thursday to draw 1-1 with the Pachuca Mexican, eliminate it and reach the quarterfinals of the concachampions. After a goalless draw in the first leg, Motagua won the series by scoring away. Eddie Hernández converted a penalty to put the Central Americans into the top eight phase, shortly after Illian Hernández had hit him. the advantage to the locals.
The duel began with Pachuca, the Mexican soccer champion, as the owner of the ball against a well-planted Motagua, with the aim of not conceding a goal. In the 8th minute, World Cup player Luis Chávez smashed a ball into the crossbar, in the only clear play by the Tuzos in the rival goal in the first half hour of the game.
Los Tuzos created another dangerous arrival in minute 40; Eduardo López stepped into the area with everything in his favor, but he found himself with the defender Raúl Santos, with a timely appearance to avoid the goal of the Mexicans.
Although Pachuca was better in the initial half, it was the Hondurans who got the best performance, not conceding a goal. Motagua continued with the same philosophy of securing a clean sheet, but with half an hour to go they pushed the lines forward and in minute 62 they were close to taking the lead with a header from Argentine Gaspar Triverio that came out narrowly.
Almada sent Illian Hernández and Roberto de la Rosa onto the field in the 73rd minute, after which the Mexicans increased their siege in the rival area. In minute 73, Pachuca finally took the lead with a header from Hernández, on a pass from Antonio Figueroa.
The Colombian Oscar Murillo committed a foul in the area and caused a penalty, well taken by Eddie Hernández, for the 1-1 that decided the series in favor of Motagua. In the quarterfinals, Motagua will face the Mexican UANL Tigres, León from Mexico against Haitian Violette, Vancouver Whitecaps against Los Angeles FC, both from MLS, and Atlas from Mexico against Philadelphia from MLS.
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Pachuca vs. Motagua LIVE: minute by minute and incidents
What time to see the Pachuca vs. Motagua?
The match between Pachuca and Motagua is scheduled to start at 8:15 p.m. on Mexican soil, although the time may vary depending on the country in which you are. In Peru, Colombia and Ecuador, for example, the duel will start at 9:15 pm; while in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay it will start at 11:15 p.m.
Where and how to see Pachuca vs. Motagua?
If you are anxious for the initial whistle and you are one of the people who does not want to miss a single second of the match, we inform you that you can follow the Pachuca vs. Motagua in Mexico through the Fanatiz and FOX Sports signal. If you are in the United States, however, we recommend tuning in to TUDN USA on your television.
Pachuca vs. Motagua: confirmed lineups
- Pachuca: O. Ustari; K. Álvarez, G. Cabral, O. Murillo, M. Isais; E. Sánchez, L. Chávez, R. Ibarra, E. López; F. Figueroa; C. Arango.
- Motagua: M. Licona; C. Melendez, M. Pereira, M. Santos, W. Decas; G. Triverio, J. Delgado, J. Nunez, I. Lopez; L. Campana, E. Hernandez.
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