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Cruz Azul Delivers a Heavy Defeat to Chivas at the Azteca
Mexico City – In a vibrant match held at the Estadio Azteca, Cruz Azul defeated Guadalajara Chivas with a score of 4-2 in the match corresponding to the quarterfinals of Liga MX. The match, marked by intensity and constant approaches to the goal, kept fans on the edge of their seats until the last minute.
Chivas started the match strongly, opening the scoring in the 8th minute thanks to a goal by C. Cowell, who received an assist from R. Alvarado. Cruz Azul’s response was not long in coming, and in the 14th minute, G. Fernandez tied the match after an assist from J. Marquez. The match continued to be dynamic and in the 35th minute, B. Gonzalez put Chivas ahead again, this time with an assist from C. Cowell.
In the second half, Cruz Azul demonstrated their offensive power. J. Marquez equalized in the 72nd minute, assisted by C. Rodriguez. The crucial moment came in the 84th minute when Chicharito missed a penalty that could have changed the course of the match. Cruz Azul did not forgive, and in the final minutes, C. Rodriguez decided the match in the 90th minute, assisted by G. Fernandez, sealing the victory for the Cementeros. The match was also marked by the intensity in the midfield, reflected in the yellow cards shown to players from both teams, 4 for Cruz Azul and 1 for Chivas. Despite having less possession (47% versus 53%), Cruz Azul was more effective in front of the goal, converting their opportunities.
Substitutions cruz azul: at minute 46 G. Piovi came in and J. Orozco went out., at minute 46 L. Faravelli came in and J. Sanchez went out., at minute 69 C. Rotondi came in and O. Campos went out., at minute 69 I. Rivero came in and A. Sepulveda went out., at minute 89 J. Marquez came in and J. Rodarte went out.
Substitutions guadalajara chivas: at minute 57 E. Alvarez came in and E. Gutierrez went out., at minute 61 R. Ledezma came in and A. Mozo went out., at minute 76 R. Alvarado came in and A. Pulido went out., at minute 76 C. Cowell came in and S. Sandoval went out., at minute 76 O. Govea came in and Chicharito went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Cruz Azul
Titulares:
Guadalajara Chivas
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