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Cruz Azul Defeats Leon in Thrilling Quarter-Final Clash
Leon, Mexico – In a vibrant Clausura 2024 Liga MX Quarter-Final match played at the Estadio León on May 9th, Cruz Azul emerged victorious over Leon with a 3-2 scoreline. The match, officiated by César Ramos Palazuelos, was characterized by intensity and excitement until the final whistle.
Cruz Azul took an early lead with goals from Ignacio Rivero in the 14th minute and Ángel Montano in the 19th. Leon responded with a goal from Santiago Santos in the 29th minute, narrowing the gap. Montano scored again for Cruz Azul in the 41st minute, extending their advantage. Leon fought back and scored another goal through Iván Moreno in the 46th minute. The sending off of Andrés Frias in the 51st minute further complicated matters for the home team, who despite their efforts, couldn’t overturn the deficit. The match concluded with a 3-2 win for Cruz Azul. Statistics reflected Cruz Azul’s superiority in possession (55%), shots on target (6 to 4), and fouls committed (13 to 7). However, Leon displayed their fighting spirit until the very end.
Substitutions leon: at minute 57 E. Guerra came in and E. Rigoni went out., at minute 80 D. Ramirez came in and I. Moreno went out., at minute 84 J. Cadiz came in and S. Santos went out.
Substitutions cruz azul: at minute 64 L. Romero came in and A. Montano went out., at minute 76 G. Giakoumakis came in and C. Jimenez went out., at minute 89 A. Garcia came in and C. Rodriguez went out., at minute 89 A. Morales came in and A. Sepulveda went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Leon
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Cruz Azul
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