Cruz Azul edges Atlético San Luis in a thrilling encounter
San Luis Potosí, Mexico – Cruz Azul defeated Atlético San Luis 2-3 in a thrilling encounter in the 8th round of the Apertura tournament of the Liga MX.
The game began with an intense pace, and it was Cruz Azul who opened the scoring in the 32nd minute with a goal from Ignacio Rivero, assisted by Carlos Rotondi. However, Atlético San Luis did not back down and managed to tie the game just three minutes later, thanks to a goal from Facundo Boli.
Before the end of the first half, Atlético San Luis took the lead with a goal from Jonathan Gómez. The second half developed at a slower pace, but with a lot of rhythm and tension on the pitch. Cruz Azul managed to equalize in the 90th minute with an own goal from Edson Lira.
The game was decided in the 90+3 minutes when, in the middle of a confused play, Cruz Azul striker Rodolfo Rotondi managed to score the winning goal, giving his team a very important victory.
The game was marked by yellow and red cards. Atlético San Luis received a yellow card, while Cruz Azul received a red card.
Statistically, Cruz Azul dominated possession of the ball with 55%, as opposed to the 45% that Atlético San Luis achieved. In terms of goal opportunities, both teams registered 13 shots each. Cruz Azul hit 4 of those shots on goal, while Atlético San Luis managed 5.
This victory gives Cruz Azul a respite in the tournament, while Atlético San Luis continues its search for consistency.
Substitutions atletico san luis: at minute 56 R. Chavez came in and I. Moreno went out., at minute 65 M. Klimowicz came in and F. Boli went out., at minute 65 B. Galdames came in and Yan Phillipe went out.
Substitutions cruz azul: at minute 61 A. H. Gutierrez Torres came in and A. Montano went out., at minute 69 G. Giakoumakis came in and J. Sanchez went out., at minute 69 C. Rodriguez came in and L. Faravelli went out., at minute 88 M. Levy came in and A. Sepulveda went out., at minute 88 C. Candido came in and C. Rotondi went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Atletico San Luis
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Cruz Azul
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