América (4) 2-2 (5) Monterrey – Eagles crash out in semis | OneFootball

América are eliminated by Monterrey in a match full of controversy and a penalty shootout that was ultimately decided by Alan Cervantes’ mistake.

América’s starting XI: Rodolfo Cota, Israel Reyes, Ramón Juárez, Kevin Álvarez, Cristian Borja, Alan Cervantes, Erick Sánchez, Raphael Veiga, Brian Rodríguez, Isaías Violante, and Henry Martín.

It was a very even start to the match, with both teams sharing possession, but América looked more dangerous going forward, managing to win as many as six corner kicks in the first 20 minutes.

Two very different playing styles, with América trying to find the opposition goal through possession and their rival looking for long balls to find their striker.

28′ América go close – Alan Cervantes’ shot goes just wide of the goal.

29′ Another one for América! – Isaías Violante tried his luck with his left foot, but the opposing goalkeeper saved his team.

It was a first half with América superior to Monterrey, but with a lot of inaccuracy in that final touch that would have allowed them to take the lead.

48′ Monterrey goal – A cross from the right wing ends up inside América’s net.

54′ Brian misses the clearest chance! – “Rayito” missed América’s clearest opportunity after being left completely alone in front of goal, but his shot was easily saved by the goalkeeper.

58′ AMÉRICA GOAL! – A great goal by Ramón Juárez with a left-footed shot that nestled into the bottom corner.

64′ AMÉRICA GOAL! – A powerful shot by Alan Cervantes from outside the box turns the match around.

69′ Monterrey goal – The controversial play of the match: Orbelín Pineda takes a dive in the box, the referee calls it, and VAR decides not to call him over to review it.

76′ Substitution – On: Oscar Perea – Off: Isaías Violante.

82′ Substitution – On: Alejandro Cárdenas – Off: Henry Martín.

The penalty against them hurt the players mentally, causing them to lose control of the match and commit many fouls in midfield.

The finalist had to be decided from the penalty spot:

América are eliminated after controversial refereeing that did not award them a penalty and gifted one to Monterrey.

In the penalty shootout, Rodolfo Cota offered no sense of security at all and today was not even close to saving one.

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