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América Edges Out Cruz Azul in Thrilling Semifinal Match
In a thrilling match played at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes in Mexico City, Club América defeated Cruz Azul 4-3 in a Liga MX Apertura 2024 semifinal clash. The match, officiated by Adonai Escobedo Gonzalez, was full of excitement, featuring goals, cards, and a dramatic finish.
América took the lead with a goal from Zendejas in the 15th minute, assisted by Sanchez, who later scored América’s second goal in the 49th minute. Cruz Azul responded with a goal from Rivero in the 69th minute, assisted by Piovi, and later with a goal from Fernández in the 80th minute, assisted by Sanchez. Juarez scored América’s third goal in the 72nd minute, assisted by Fidalgo. Morales scored for Cruz Azul in the 86th minute. A penalty converted by Aguirre in the 90th minute sealed the victory for América.
Despite Cruz Azul’s 62% possession, América proved more clinical in front of goal. Cruz Azul had 15 shots (6 on target), while América managed 5 (4 on target). Discipline was a concern for Cruz Azul, who received four yellow cards, while America received three yellows and one red card for Aguirre at the end of the match.
Substitutions cruz azul: at minute 53 J. Sanchez came in and L. Faravelli went out., at minute 53 A. Sepulveda came in and E. Lira went out., at minute 71 A. Montano came in and L. Romo went out., at minute 71 G. Fernandez came in and G. Giakoumakis went out., at minute 80 A. Morales came in and A. H. Gutierrez Torres went out.
Substitutions club america: at minute 67 R. Aguirre came in and H. Martin went out., at minute 68 A. Cervantes came in and R. Sanchez went out., at minute 76 C. Calderon came in and C. Borja went out., at minute 85 N. Araujo came in and S. Caceres went out., at minute 85 E. Sanchez came in and J. dos Santos went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Cruz Azul
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Club America
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