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Cruz Azul Edges Out América in Thrilling Semi-Final Clash
Mexico City, May 16, 2025.- Cruz Azul defeated Club América in a dramatic Liga MX Clausura 2024 semi-final match at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario. The game, officiated by Luis Santander, was marked by a red card for Cruz Azul and a crucial late goal.
Ignacio Rivero put Cruz Azul ahead in the 59th minute, assisted by Carlos Rotondi. However, Rivero’s joy was short-lived as he received a red card in the 66th minute, leaving Cruz Azul a man down. Despite playing with ten men, Cruz Azul’s resilient defense held firm against a persistent América side. América dominated possession (56% to Cruz Azul’s 44%), but struggled to convert their chances. America had 7 shots, only 2 on target, while Cruz Azul registered 10 shots with 4 on target. Both teams had 5 corner kicks and 10 fouls each. America received one yellow card, while Cruz Azul received one red card. The match ended 1-0 in favor of Cruz Azul, who advance to the next round.
Substitutions club america: at minute 67 C. Calderon came in and J. dos Santos went out., at minute 68 A. Zendejas came in and C. Borja went out., at minute 80 R. Aguirre came in and R. Juarez went out., at minute 80 D. Valdes came in and V. Davila went out., at minute 89 J. Dilrosun came in and E. Sanchez went out.
Substitutions cruz azul: at minute 71 L. Faravelli came in and M. Bogusz went out., at minute 85 G. Giakoumakis came in and A. Sepulveda went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Cruz Azul
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Club America
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