Monterrey 2-2 América – The Eagles fight back to snatch a draw | OneFootball

After a very poor first half, América comes from behind to draw against Rayados as visitors.

First half:

A very even start to the match, with both teams sharing ball possession and creating chances at both goals, although without shots on target.

16′ Goal by Monterrey – Ambriz opened the scoring.

A tough blow for América, just when they looked better, they conceded the first goal after a corner kick where Rayados won two balls inside the box.

20′ América is saved – A collective play by Rayados ends with a great save by Malagón after a shot inside the small area.

23′ Substitution – Out: Dagoberto Espinoza due to injury – In: Kevin Álvarez.

Allan Saint-Maximin was the only one trying something different up front, and interestingly, his best actions were not about speed but rather very precise through passes.

43′ Goal by Monterrey – A through pass to Canales who was left completely alone in front of Malagón for the 2-0.

América went from more to less in this first half; they started well, but after conceding the first goal, the team completely fell apart and Rayados dominated the first half at will.

Second half:

45′ Substitution – Out: Alan Cervantes – In: Álvaro Fidalgo.

51′ Close for América – Header by Ramón Juárez after a corner kick, deflected by the opposing goalkeeper.

América improved at the start of the second half, but something similar to the first half happened; little by little Rayados regained control of the game and started creating dangerous plays in Malagón's area.

67′ Substitutions – Out: Alexis Gutiérrez and José Zúñiga – In: Erick Sánchez and Rodrigo Aguirre.

70′ Close for América – Long cross by Cristian Borja, headed by Kevin Álvarez, but it was deflected by the opposing goalkeeper.

77′ Substitution – Out: Israel Reyes – In: Brian Rodríguez.

82′ GOAL FOR AMÉRICA – Great assist by Brian Rodríguez for Rodrigo Aguirre who just had to push the ball in.

88′ GOAL FOR AMÉRICA – Corner kick taken by Alejandro Zendejas, brilliantly headed by Ramón Juárez.

Monterrey gave América the initiative in this second half with the intention of seeking a counterattack to seal the match, and América took advantage of this very well to draw the game.

Many details left by this match; there is no midfield without Álvaro Fidalgo, it is possible to play with Brian Rodríguez-Allan Saint-Maximin and Alejandro Zendejas, and Ramón Juárez should always be a starter.

América's next match will be on Wednesday 24th visiting Atlético de San Luis.

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