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Monterrey Edges Out Cruz Azul in Thrilling Match at Estadio Olímpico Universitario
Mexico City – Monterrey defeated Cruz Azul 2-1 in a thrilling Liga MX Clausura 2024 match at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario on March 9th, 2025. The game, part of matchday 11, was a back-and-forth affair decided by late-game drama.
Sebastián Ramos put Monterrey ahead in the 12th minute with a well-taken goal, assisted by Sebastián Canales. Ignacio Rivero equalized for Cruz Azul in the 21st minute, assisted by Matías Bogusz. The turning point came in the 74th minute when Gonzalo Piovi was sent off for a straight red card. Monterrey capitalized on the advantage to secure the victory. The match saw a total of five yellow cards, two for Monterrey and three for Cruz Azul, along with one red.
Despite Cruz Azul holding 51% possession and having more shots on target (8 to Monterrey’s 4), Monterrey proved more clinical in front of goal. Both teams had five corner kicks. The referee for the match was Oscar Mejia Garcia. A hard-fought victory for Monterrey, securing three valuable points in their quest for the title.
Substitutions monterrey: at minute 56 N. Deossa came in and L. Ocampos went out., at minute 67 F. Ambriz came in and I. Fimbres went out., at minute 83 R. de la Rosa came in and J. Rodriguez went out.
Substitutions cruz azul: at minute 66 G. Giakoumakis came in and L. Faravelli went out., at minute 78 J. Orozco came in and A. Sepulveda went out., at minute 90 G. Fernandez came in and I. Rivero went out., at minute 90 A. H. Gutierrez Torres came in and M. Bogusz went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Cruz Azul
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Monterrey
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