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Chivas Edges Out Atlas in Tense Match at Estadio Akron
Zapopan, Mexico – Guadalajara Chivas defeated Atlas in a thrilling match at Estadio Akron on November 22nd, 2024, in the Apertura Reclassification round of Liga MX. The game, officiated by César Ramos Palazuelos, was marked by tension, with a total of eight yellow cards and two red cards, all issued to the home side.
The final score was 2-1 in favor of Chivas. Despite having less possession (40% for Atlas vs. 60% for Chivas), Atlas generated more scoring opportunities (11 shots to Chivas’ 15), although with less accuracy. Chivas proved more clinical, scoring first with a penalty converted by Víctor Guzmán in the 59th minute. Atlas equalized with an own goal by Julio Castillo in the 85th minute, before a second penalty, scored by Aldo Rocha in the 90th minute, secured the victory for Chivas. The match also saw three yellow cards for each team and the expulsion of Anderson Briseno in the closing stages.
The encounter was intense and hard-fought, showcasing the rivalry between the two teams. Chivas’ superior finishing proved crucial to their victory.
Substitutions atlas: at minute 45 J. Murillo came in and E. Zaldivar went out., at minute 70 G. Aguirre came in and Matheus Doria went out., at minute 71 I. Larios came in and M. E. Garcia went out., at minute 82 L. Flores came in and E. Aguirre went out., at minute 83 U. Djurdjevic came in and J. Marquez went out.
Substitutions guadalajara chivas: at minute 65 R. Marin came in and Chicharito went out., at minute 82 Y. Padilla came in and R. Alvarado went out., at minute 83 C. Cowell came in and F. Beltran went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Guadalajara Chivas
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