Veiga celebrates key goal for América-MEX in Concacaf Champions Cup | OneFootball

Raphael Veiga was decisive in putting América-MEX ahead in the Round of 16 of the Concacaf Champions Cup. The former Palmeiras player found the back of the net with a shot from inside the box and was a standout in the 1-0 victory over Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park Stadium in the United States.

“Little by little, I am adapting to the club and the squad, and I’m happy to be able to help América win the game. It was a tough match, away from home, against a well-organized team, but we managed to start the game well and I had the opportunity to score the goal still in the first half. With the lead, we managed the score well and secured the victory,” celebrated the midfielder.

The goal play

The goal play happened at the 20th minute of the first half. After entering the box and receiving a pass from Brian Rodríguez, the former Palmeiras player controlled the ball and, in the sequence, struck it first time with a powerful shot into the top of the net, giving Andrew Rick no chance to save.

It was the second goal for the number 23 in eight matches for the Mexican club, and the midfielder’s first goal in international competitions for the team.

Upcoming matches for América-MEX

The result puts the Mexican club closer to the quarterfinals of the continental tournament, which the team has not won since the 2015/16 season. The return leg against Philadelphia Union takes place on March 18, at 10 p.m. (Brasília time), at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

“In the second leg, we will count on the strength of our fans to help us achieve another good result and advance to the quarterfinals of this competition, which is so important for América,” Veiga concluded.

Before that, however, América turns its attention back to the Mexican League. On Sunday, Jardine’s men host Mazatlán in the 11th round of the national competition. With 14 points from ten matches, Raphael Veiga’s team sits in eighth place in the standings.

Veiga’s numbers for América-MEX

Matches: 8 Goals: 2 Assists: 1

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