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Cruz Azul Edges Out Mazatlán in Hard-Fought Match
Mazatlán, Mexico – In a thrilling encounter at Estadio El Encanto, Cruz Azul secured a 1-2 victory over Mazatlán in the Liga MX’s Clausura 2024, matchday 10. The match, officiated by Luis Alfredo Garcia Rodriguez, was characterized by intensity and yellow cards, with a total of five for Mazatlán and four for Cruz Azul.
Despite having less possession (42% vs 58%), Mazatlán managed five shots, one on target, and earned four corners. However, Cruz Azul proved more clinical. Mazatlán scored a penalty through Nicolás Benedetti in the 85th minute. Cruz Azul, on the other hand, netted two goals. The first came in the 62nd minute thanks to Matias Bogusz.
The numerous fouls committed by both teams (16 by Mazatlán and 19 by Cruz Azul) highlight the physical nature of the game. The final 1-2 score reflected Cruz Azul’s superior efficiency in front of goal.
Substitutions mazatlán: at minute 56 M. Lainez came in and Samir Caetano went out., at minute 77 J. Esquivel came in and J. Intriago went out., at minute 77 A. Torres came in and B. Colula went out., at minute 77 S. Rodriguez came in and J. Diaz went out., at minute 90 G. Adame came in and N. Benedetti went out.
Substitutions cruz azul: at minute 68 A. Montano came in and C. Rodriguez went out., at minute 87 O. Campos came in and C. Rotondi went out., at minute 87 L. Romero came in and A. Sepulveda went out., at minute 87 G. Fernandez came in and G. Giakoumakis went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Mazatlán
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Cruz Azul
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