Mazatlán 2-2 América – Draw feels like a defeat for Las Águilas | OneFootball

After a very poor first half, the eagles came from behind to take a point from Mazatlán.

First Half:

A very even start to the match, with Mazatlán having a bit more possession and the eagles looking to create danger through counterattacks.

9′ GOAL FOR AMÉRICA – Kevin Álvarez shot from outside the box and scored a stunning goal to open the scoring.

Kevin's goal was from another match, as the player decided to shoot from outside the box and managed to score a stunning goal; unfortunately, the happiness was short-lived because Mazatlán equalized just a few minutes later.

16′ Mazatlán Goal – Colula equalized the match after a team play by the opponent.

30′ Mazatlán Goal – Zaleta's shot from outside the box beat Malagón.

Terrible minutes for Club América; they managed to gain possession of the ball but were unable to create danger in the opponent's area, and Mazatlán only needed two chances to turn the score around.

With injuries and the need to fulfill minutes for younger players, the lineup ended up being a disaster. Alexis Gutiérrez as a left-back, Miguel Vázquez as a third center-back, which was unnecessary. No right winger as both Dávila and Salas took turns in the position. A disaster.

Second Half:

45′ Substitutions – Out: Miguel Vázquez, Alexis Gutiérrez, and Alan Cervantes – In: Rodrigo Aguirre, Israel Reyes, and Cristian Borja.

André realized that the lineup he tried did not work at all and had to make three changes for the start of the second half.

54′ Close for América – Israel Reyes headed completely alone inside the box, but his header went just wide.

66′ Another chance for América! – Brian Rodríguez's free-kick hit the post.

67′ Substitution – Out: Víctor Dávila – In: Allan Saint-Maximin.

69′ Substitution – Out: Álvaro Fidalgo due to injury – In: Jonathan dos Santos

A second half with almost 80 percent ball possession in favor of América, with 10 shots on goal, but no finishing touch.

75′ Close for América! – Kevin Álvarez's cross was headed by Rodrigo Aguirre, and the shot went just wide of the goal.

Very good performance by Saint-Maximin, in just a few minutes he created three clear goal-scoring opportunities.

88′ GOAL FOR AMÉRICA – Brian Rodríguez equalized the score with a stunning free-kick goal

Unfortunately, they gave away the first half and despite being much superior in the second half, they couldn't find the finishing touch to turn the score around.

A draw that serves little for an América fighting for the lead, and this point could cause the team to drop to fourth place after this round concludes.

América's next match will be on Saturday, November 1st, hosting León in the penultimate round of the Apertura 2025.

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