BACK TO THE TOP! With a solitary goal from Rivero, Cruz Azul returned to the path of victory at the expense of Chivas

With a solitary goal from the Uruguayan captain Ignacio Rivero, Blue Cross took the victory over Chivas in it Sports City Stadiumon Matchday 9 of the 2024 Apertura Tournament, of the Liga MXwith which, it returns to the top with 22 units, taking advantage of the 0-0 draw that it had Striped with Mazatlan in it BBVA Bancomer Stadiumwhile the Flock remained with 14 points in fifth place.

After a first half that included warnings of Luis Romo and Alan Mozojust starting the second half, Roberto Alvarado He gave the first warning with a low shot that was dangerous because of the bounce, but Kevin Mier avoided the fall. However, those who would open the slate were the cement workers.

Before the goal, Raul Rangel deflected a header from Dullthe following action being the one that gave La Máquina the advantage. In a corner kick taken by Charly Rodriguez, Nacho Rivero He appeared alone inside the area to connect with his right foot and leave the goalkeeper with no chance.

Immediately came the response of the Flock with a cannon shot Fernando Beltran which was deflected by the defense. However, Blue Cross was closer to extending the lead because the Greek Giorgos Giakoumakis He appeared with a shot that did not go into the nets thanks to the tackle of Matthew Chavez. Even so, the cement stalking continued, first with a long shot from the Colombian Willer Ditta that diverted The Tala And in the next play, the coffee grower won a header in the air that grazed the crossbar.

By 75′, Matthew Chavez He entered the area, evaded rivals and managed to take a diagonal that connected Armando Gonzalezwhich bounced off the post and then hit Wedpreventing the equalizer from being achieved. Moments later, the Argentine Carlos Rotondi He appeared inside the area and took a weak shot that went into the hands of the goalkeeper from Guadalajara.

Guadalajara’s clearest action occurred at 79′ when Ruben Gonzalez He sent a cross into the area for The Antwho despite being totally alone, unleashed a header that was saved Wed. Then more excitement followed with a shot of Roundabout and a diagonal of the Louse that could not be connected, with both teams leaving everything on the field of play. Finally, the last chance came with Ricardo Marinwho unleashed a shot that was again blocked by the Colombian.

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