The Striped from Monterrey, led by Argentine coach Fernando Ortiz, they beat 1-2 this Sunday against Atlas and They consolidated themselves as leaders of the Clausura 2024 Mexican soccer tournament, after 12 days.
Argentine Maxi Meza and Jesús Gallardo scored for the visitors and Aldo Rocha scored for the home side.
In the first half, Atlas was better against a slow Monterrey, but the locals lacked aim in eight shots on goal, while the Rayados made it 1-0 with their only shot, a right-handed shot by Meza from outside the area to Luis Romo pass.
Atlas, led by Spanish coach Beñat San José, once again dominated at the start of the initial half and again failed the defense. In a corner kick Gallardo scored with a header on a serve from Spanish Sergio Canales.
In the 83rd minute, Rocha scored with a right-footed shot from a free kick, but moments later the Peruvian Anderson Santamaría suffered an injury that puts him at risk of not being able to play with his country’s team on the next FIFA date.
In injury time, Atlas received another blow, the expulsion of Argentine defender Hugo Nervo.
Los Rayados were confirmed as the only undefeated team in the Clausura. With eight wins and four draws They add 28 points, three more than the champion America by Brazilian coach Andre Jardine.
America’s tie in the Liga MX Classic
This Saturday, in the Mexican soccer derby, América and Guadalajara of Argentine strategist Fernando Gago tied without goals.
América is three units ahead of Cruz Azul and Pachuca, which close the direct qualification zone for the quarterfinals.
*With information from EFE.
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