Cruz Azul Crushes Pumas in a Thrilling Match
Cruz Azul dominated Pumas from the start in a thrilling match at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario, with a final score of 2-0.
The match started at a frantic pace, with Cruz Azul scoring the first goal in the 1st minute, courtesy of A. Sepulveda, who received a pass from C. Rotondi.
Cruz Azul’s dominance was reflected in their possession of the ball, which stayed at 58% throughout the match. In the 12th minute, I. Rivero extended Cruz Azul’s lead, following an assist from C. Rodriguez.
Pumas tried to react, but the Cruz Azul defense proved impenetrable.
Despite some yellow cards for both teams, W. Ditta and A. Sepulveda for Cruz Azul and R. Duarte and Nathan Silva for Pumas, the match continued at a frenetic pace until the end.
In the end, Cruz Azul emerged victorious with a convincing 2-0 win, demonstrating solid and effective play, while Pumas couldn’t find a way to break through the blue defense.
Statistics:
* Possession: Cruz Azul 58% – Pumas 42%
* Shots: Cruz Azul 10 (4 on target, 4 off target) – Pumas 10 (2 on target, 6 off target)
* Corners: Cruz Azul 7 – Pumas 2
* Fouls: Cruz Azul 14 – Pumas 15
* Yellow Cards: Cruz Azul 2 – Pumas 2
* Red Cards: Cruz Azul 0 – Pumas 0
Match Details:
* Date: October 27, 2024
* City: Mexico City
* Stadium: Estadio Olímpico Universitario
* Referee: César Ramos Palazuelos, Mexico
* League: Liga MX
* Season: 2024
* Round: Apertura – 14
* Country: Mexico
Substitutions u.n.a.m. – pumas: at minute 29 J. Ruvalcaba came in and J. Caicedo went out., at minute 46 I. Pussetto came in and A. Rico went out., at minute 46 R. Funes Mori came in and G. Martinez went out., at minute 79 M. Rodriguez came in and P. A. Quispe Cordova went out., at minute 80 R. Lopez came in and U. Rivas went out.
Substitutions cruz azul: at minute 63 A. Montano came in and L. Romo went out., at minute 63 G. Fernandez came in and A. Sepulveda went out., at minute 75 A. Morales came in and A. H. Gutierrez Torres went out., at minute 75 C. Candido came in and C. Rotondi went out., at minute 85 A. Garcia came in and G. Fernandez went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
U.N.A.M. – Pumas
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Cruz Azul
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