Leon vs Cruz Azul: A thrilling match with a Cruz Azul victory
Leon hosted Cruz Azul in a thrilling Liga MX match that ended with a 2-1 away victory.
The match started with an early goal from J. Cadiz for Leon in the 5th minute, thanks to an assist from Diego Hernandez. However, Cruz Azul didn’t let up and managed to tie the game in the 45th minute with a goal from L. Faravelli. The first half was marked by yellow cards, with Diego Hernandez (Leon), C. Rodriguez and L. Faravelli (Cruz Azul) and P. Bellon (Leon) receiving cautions.
In the second half, the pace of the game remained intense. Cruz Azul finally achieved victory in the 83rd minute with a goal from C. Rotondi.
Cruz Azul dominated possession with 57% compared to Leon’s 43%, and also took more shots on goal (22 shots vs 8). Both teams had 5 corners, but Cruz Azul committed fewer fouls (4 vs 9).
The game was played at the Estadio Leon in Leon, Mexico, and was refereed by Maximiliano Quintero Hernandez from Mexico.
Substitutions cruz azul: at minute 59 A. Sepulveda came in and A. Morales went out., at minute 59 L. Romo came in and L. Faravelli went out., at minute 69 C. Candido came in and M. Levy went out., at minute 69 I. Rivero came in and J. Sanchez went out., at minute 89 C. Vargas came in and G. Piovi went out.
Substitutions leon: at minute 65 S. Santos came in and I. Moreno went out., at minute 73 A. Estrada came in and J. Alcivar went out., at minute 73 D. Hernandez came in and Diego Hernandez went out., at minute 89 G. Napoli came in and E. Guerra went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Leon
Titulares:
Cruz Azul
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