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Cruz Azul Edges Out América in Thrilling Semifinal Clash
Cruz Azul defeated Club América 2-1 in a captivating Liga MX Apertura 2024 semifinal match at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes in Mexico City. Despite possessing the ball less (35%), América put up a valiant fight against Cruz Azul, who controlled 65% of possession.
The match was a hard-fought battle, featuring 23 fouls in total (14 by Cruz Azul and 9 by América). Both teams managed 2 shots on target, though Cruz Azul generated more overall opportunities (6 shots to América’s 7). América earned more corner kicks (6 to Cruz Azul’s 7). The final stages of the game saw a yellow card for a Cruz Azul player. While Cruz Azul dominated possession and created more chances, they had to work hard for their win. The final score reflects a deserved victory for Cruz Azul, but América’s battling performance until the final whistle was commendable. The referee was Oscar Mejia Garcia.
Substitutions cruz azul: at minute 65 G. Giakoumakis came in and A. Sepulveda went out., at minute 75 J. Sanchez came in and L. Faravelli went out., at minute 85 A. Montano came in and A. H. Gutierrez Torres went out.
Substitutions club america: at minute 67 H. Martin came in and R. Aguirre went out., at minute 83 C. Borja came in and C. Calderon went out., at minute 83 V. Davila came in and B. Rodriguez went out., at minute 90 J. dos Santos came in and A. Fidalgo went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Club America
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Cruz Azul
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