This Saturday at Aztec stadiumCruz Azul beat Pumas 2-1, thanks to goals from the Uruguayan Ignatius Rivero and the Paraguayan John Escobarin a duel corresponding to Day 10 of the 2022 Closing Tournament of Liga MX.
Here are the four successes and only error of The Machine in the match:
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Return to the path of victory breaking the curse against Pumas
The Machine had a painful memory of the last duel they experienced against the Auriazules, as they were traced back 4-3 at Grita México 2021, despite winning 1-3.
Likewise, the La Noria team was coming off a painful defeat in MX League against Pueblawho beat them 1-3.
With the victory, the cement producers gradually approach the first four places that lead to league direct, being for now fifth with 17 points.
A game of good goals today. Pumas scores to equalize by Favio Álvarez and a better goal by Juan Escobar, a scissors kick to the angle that decides the match 2-1 in favor of Cruz Azul. #CruzAzulVsPumas pic.twitter.com/CLelo1VJcL
– José Ramón Fernández (@joserra_espn) March 13, 2022
The great goal of Juan Escobar, who stands as the celestial scorer
The duel remained even until a corner kick came from La Maquina, which was charged short so that Uriel Antuna send a center finding the Guarani.
Incredible, the defender became a ‘9’ because he defined in a great way with a scissors to completely stop Alfredo Talavera.
escobar He is currently the goal man for La Maquina with five goals in eight matches.
Gooooal Paraguayan! Great goal from Juan Escobar, for @Blue Cross who beats 2-1 @PumasMX in the First Division of Mexico. pic.twitter.com/GT167BGfze
– Guarani Football (@guarani_futbol) March 13, 2022
the changes worked
After being equal in the duel, the Peruvian coach John Reynoso decided to move his pieces for the snap, taking out louis mendoza and the Chilean Ivan Moralesthe latter passing at night, to give entrance to Antuna and Santiago Gimenez.
Seeing that they could not pass the tie, the bobblehead made more changes at 67′, relieving Rodrigo Huesca and Charlie for the Paraguayans escobar and Angel Romero.
A hit because The Wizard generated the play of the second goal, while escobar defined in a great way, without neglecting that Santi he pulled a lot of marks and the twin He had his sparks.
Uriel Antuna has two games in a row with goals and/or assists; now it served for Juan Escobar. pic.twitter.com/KE39jltsx5
– Goals and Figures (@golesycifras) March 13, 2022
They made respect the Azteca Stadium
It took two months for Blue Cross return to the path of victory in the Aztec stadiumafter not having taken advantage of the support of its people.
The Celestes started the semester bending Tijuana in your property, as well as bravesbut after Necaxa, Santos Laguna and The fringe they were disrespected.
“We didn’t generate as many but we defended better and I think that’s the key to this game. Being efficient in both areas and that’s why the result”, Juan Reynoso, sky blue coach.#Blue Cross ?⚽✅ pic.twitter.com/hMQT0MO3sa
– Edgar Flores (@ft_edgar) March 13, 2022
The advantage did not last at all
Just at minute 29, Blue Cross he found the advantage through set pieces. Carlos Rodriguez He sent a center from the corner kick that the Peruvian headed louis abramcounting on the luck that the ball bounced off the Uruguayan Ignatius Riveroto put the 1-0.
However, not a minute passed for Universidad Nacional to match the shares again. With a play of double taquito they eliminated the Paraguayan Paul Aguilar already rafael bacathe latter without being able to rejoin, so that the Argentine Favio Alvarez will not forgive Jesus Crown.
At certain moments, the lower part was quite vulnerable with the constant arrivals of visitors, but they could improve as time went on, with good interventions from Aguilar, escobar and Crown.
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G⚽ ⚽ ⚽ LAZOOO by Favio Álvarez!!! The match was tied.Cruz Azul 1-1 Pumas#UnitedWeAreStronger ⚽ #GritaXLaPeace pic.twitter.com/GvbjWILIx8
– Liga BBVA MX (@LigaBBVAMX) March 13, 2022
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