In a match that lacked any goals, Pachuca and Club América ended their encounter in a 0-0 stalemate at Estadio Hidalgo. The game showcased solid defensive performances but ultimately no breakthroughs in terms of scoring.
Brian García stood out as the best player on the field, contributing significantly to Pachuca’s defense by clearing five balls from the danger zone. On the other hand, Brian Rodríguez of Club América was quite active, taking five shots at goal, although none found the back of the net.
Head coach Esteban Solari set up Pachuca in a classic 4-4-2 formation, with Carlos Moreno in goal; a backline featuring Alan Mozo, Sergio Barreto, Eduardo Bauermann, and Brian García; a midfield comprised of Oussama Idrissi, Christian Rivera, Alan Bautista, and Elías Montiel; and a forward pair of Robert Kenedy and Jhonder Cádiz.
Club América, directed by André Jardine, employed a similar 4-4-2 setup, with Luis Malagón guarding the posts; defenders Kevin Álvarez, Israel Reyes, Sebastián Cáceres, and Cristian Borja; a midfield that included Alexis Gutiérrez, Rodrigo Dourado, Jonathan dos Santos, and Álvaro Fidalgo; along with forwards Víctor Dávila and Brian Rodríguez.
The encounter was officiated by referee Luis Santander Aguirre.
Looking ahead to the next fixtures, Pachuca will travel to face Querétaro, while Club América will host Necaxa. At this stage of the tournament, Pachuca sits in 12th place with four points, whereas Club América remains in 15th place with just two points.
Substitutions for Pachuca
- 52’ 2T: Robert Kenedy off for Alexei Domínguez, Jhonder Cádiz off for Salomón Rondón
- 68’ 2T: Oussama Idrissi off for Víctor Guzmán, Alan Bautista off for Luis Quiñones
- 85’ 2T: Christian Rivera off for Pedro Pedraza
Bookings for Pachuca:
- 18’ 2T: Christian Rivera (repeated fouls)
- 28’ 2T: Alan Mozo (repeated fouls)
- 42’ 2T: Pedro Pedraza (repeated fouls)
Substitutions for Club América
- 65’ 2T: Sebastián Cáceres off for Ramón Juárez
- 73’ 2T: Víctor Dávila off for Patricio Salas, Jonathan dos Santos off for José Zúñiga
- 86’ 2T: Alexis Gutiérrez off for Isaías Violante, Brian Rodríguez off for Allan Saint-Maximin
Booking for Club América:
- 46’ 2T: Rodrigo Dourado (holding opponent to prevent advancement)