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Chivas Overwhelms Monterrey in Thrilling Match at Estadio AKRON
Zapopan, Jalisco – In an exciting match corresponding to Matchday 17 of the Liga MX Apertura, Guadalajara’s Chivas defeated Monterrey with a commanding performance at home. The match, played at Estadio AKRON under the refereeing of Oscar Mejia Garcia, saw Chivas dominate the first half with an attacking game that overwhelmed the Monterrey defense.
From the start, Chivas showed their intention to take the victory. E. Alvarez opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a goal, assisted by A. Gonzalez. Shortly after, in the 22nd minute, A. Gonzalez extended the lead with a goal, assisted by R. Ledezma. The pressure continued, and R. Alvarado scored the third goal in the 31st minute, again assisted by R. Ledezma. The intensity of the game led to F. Gonzalez receiving a yellow card in the 26th minute.
In the second half, Monterrey tried to react. The match became more physical, reflected in the yellow cards for C. Salcedo (Monterrey) in the 53rd minute, R. Ledezma (Chivas) in the 57th minute and E. Gutierrez in the 68th minute. R. de la Rosa scored for Monterrey in the 72nd minute with an assist from S. Canales, and S. Canales scored another goal in the 80th minute, assisted by G. Berterame, bringing his team closer on the scoreboard. However, Chivas sealed the victory in added time with a goal from Chicharito in the 90th minute, assisted by M. Gomez. R. Rangel was also booked in the 90th minute.
The statistics reflect a dominance of Chivas in the first half, with 45% possession, 20 shots (6 on target) and 6 corners, while Monterrey had 55% possession with 8 shots (5 on target) and zero corners. Both teams committed 12 fouls.
Substitutions guadalajara chivas: at minute 56 F. Gonzalez came in and E. Gutierrez went out., at minute 63 R. Ledezma came in and M. Gomez went out., at minute 63 R. Alvarado came in and S. Sandoval went out., at minute 81 E. Alvarez came in and Chicharito went out.
Substitutions monterrey: at minute 60 C. Salcedo came in and M. Rodriguez went out., at minute 60 J. Corona came in and A. Martial went out., at minute 66 M. Rodriguez came in and R. de la Rosa went out., at minute 85 L. Reyes came in and G. Arteaga went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Guadalajara Chivas
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Monterrey
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