América 2-0 Mazatlán – The Eagles soar at home | OneFootball

América defeated Mazatlán 2-0 at home, in a match that had everything to end in a rout for América.

This was América's starting 11: Rodolfo Cota, Kevin Álvarez, Israel Reyes, Ramón Juárez, Cristian Borja, Jonathan dos Santos, Erick Sánchez, Raphael Veiga, Brian Rodríguez, Alejandro Zendejas, and Patricio Salas.

7′ Missed penalty by América – Brian Rodríguez had the chance to open the score, but missed a penalty.

17′ América close! – Shot by Cristian Borja from outside the box, brilliantly saved by the opposing goalkeeper.

20′ Another chance for América! – Volley by Kevin Álvarez, resulting in another save by Mazatlán's keeper.

27′ América close! – Great pass from Patricio Salas to Brian Rodríguez, who was left alone in front of the goalkeeper, but his shot was saved.

Absolute control by América during the first half, but the opposing goalkeeper made at least four clear goal saves, and we also have to add the team's lack of finishing.

42′ GOAL FOR AMÉRICA – Great play between Brian Rodríguez and Raphael Veiga that ends with a goal from the Brazilian.

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A very narrow result after what we saw in the first half, with América totally dominating and constantly threatening the opponent's goal.

58′ Brian close! – Shot by Brian Rodríguez, deflected by the opposing goalkeeper.

América kept attacking, reaching up to 30 shots, but the team's finishing was almost nonexistent; beyond the rival's great saves, there were plays that should have been easy to finish.

75′ Substitutions – Out: Patricio Salas, Brian Rodríguez, and Alejandro Zendejas – In: José Zúñiga, Vinícius Lima, and Thiago Espinosa.

80′ GOAL FOR AMÉRICA – Vinícius Lima increases the lead after a set play with Raphael Veiga.

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85′ Substitutions – Out: Raphael Veiga and Erick Sánchez – In: Alan Cervantes and Alexis Gutiérrez.

A very important victory for América that allows them to move up to sixth place in the general table, three points behind Pumas, the club that will be their next opponent in the league.

América's next league match will be away against Pumas on Saturday the 21st.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.