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America Secures Victory in a Hard-Fought Match Against Monterrey at the Azteca
Mexico City – In a match corresponding to week 5 of the Clausura 2025 of Liga MX, Club America managed to defeat Monterrey by a score of 1-0 at the Estadio Azteca. The match, played before a fervent crowd, was characterized by a high intensity and tactical game, with both teams seeking control of the ball.
Monterrey dominated possession with 54%, trying to build plays from midfield, but encountered a well-positioned defense from the Eagles. Goal-scoring opportunities for Rayados were scarce, registering only 4 shots, of which only 2 were directed at the goal defended by Malagón. America’s tactical discipline was reflected in their lower number of fouls, 13, although they received one yellow card in the final minutes.
The winning goal came in the 65th minute, scored by A. Zendejas, who took advantage of an excellent assist from J. dos Santos to send the ball into the back of the net. This goal unleashed euphoria in the stands and gave America a lead they defended tooth and nail. The home team generated a total of 16 shots, of which 5 were on target, showing greater offensive capabilities. Despite their lower possession (46%), America was more effective in creating opportunities.
The refereeing of Oscar Mejia Garcia was intense, booking three Monterrey players for hard tackles and other actions on the field. The match concluded with an atmosphere charged with tension and with Club America celebrating an important victory that propels them in the overall standings.
Substitutions monterrey: at minute 46 J. Rodriguez came in and L. Orellano went out., at minute 61 L. Ocampos came in and J. Corona went out., at minute 76 O. Torres came in and I. Fimbres went out., at minute 87 U. Djurdjevic came in and R. de la Rosa went out.
Substitutions club america: at minute 67 E. Sanchez came in and Raphael Veiga went out., at minute 67 H. Martin came in and V. Davila went out., at minute 77 A. Zendejas came in and A. H. Gutierrez Torres went out., at minute 90 B. Rodriguez came in and R. Juarez went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Club America
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Monterrey
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