América 2-1 Puebla: last-gasp win for Las Águilas | OneFootball

America defeated Puebla with a last-minute goal in what had been a disappointing match for the Eagles.

First Half:

It wasn't as dominant a start as expected from America. Although they managed to have more ball possession, Puebla recovered the ball in midfield and created some danger in America's area.

As the match progressed, the team managed to gain control of the ball, but struggled greatly to break through the rival defense, with a lot of lateral passing and crosses that ended in absolutely nothing. The dangerous plays came through long-distance shots.

Allan Saint-Maximin improved as the first half went on, while Brian Rodríguez was very imprecise with the ball and unable to win one-on-one situations.

Second Half:

45′ Substitution – Out: Alexis Gutiérrez – In: Patricio Salas.

52′ Puebla Goal – A collective play by Puebla finished by Eduardo Gómez for the 0-1.

When the opponent was generating the least danger, that's precisely when the goal came; a lapse in America's defense, with Israel Reyes enabling Puebla's forward.

66′ GOAL FOR AMERICA – Brian Rodríguez equalizes the match after a penalty committed on him.

70′ Close for America – Shot by Saint-Maximin deflected by the rival goalkeeper.

The expectation was for America to go all out after the equalizer, but the reality is that Puebla was better, controlled the ball more, and generated several dangerous plays. A very disappointing match from America in all aspects.

82′ Substitution – Out: Rodrigo Aguirre – In: Víctor Dávila.

90+1′ – Castillo from Puebla was sent off for a foul on Fidalgo.

94′ Substitution – Out: Alan Cervantes – In: Ramón Juárez.

97′ GOAL FOR AMERICA – Ramón Juárez scored the winning goal in the 97th minute after a great assist from Allan Saint-Maximin.

It was a very disappointing match for the Azulcremas, nothing went right for the team, but in the end, we can salvage that they secured the three points, allowing the team to stay in the fight for the tournament lead.

The next match will be this Friday visiting Mazatlán in a match for the 15th round.

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