In the seventh round of the Clausura, Cruz Azul proved to be a formidable host, claiming victory against Chivas this Sunday. The first breakthrough for Cruz Azul came at the 33rd minute of the first half, when Gabriel Fernández headed the ball past the opposing goalkeeper, giving his team the lead.
However, Chivas responded with a surprise equalizer just three minutes after the start of the second half, when Carlos Rodríguez found the net with a clever shot following a header, sealing the final score at 2-1 in the 39th minute of the same half.
Chivas nearly leveled the match again, with Hugo Camberos striking the post with a powerful shot that could have changed the outcome.
Carlos Rodríguez emerged as the standout player of the match, showcasing his skills by scoring one goal and contributing significantly to the team’s efforts. Gabriel Fernández also had an impressive game, netting a goal and taking two shots.
Cruz Azul’s coach, Nicolás Larcamón, set up the team in a 3-4-3 formation, with Andrés Gudiño in goal; a defensive line of Willer Ditta, Erik Lira, and Gonzalo Piovi; midfielders Jorge Rodarte, Agustín Palavecino, Jeremy Márquez, and Rodolfo Rotondi; and the attacking trio of José Paradela, Gabriel Fernández, and Carlos Rodríguez.
On the other side, coach Gabriel Milito also opted for a 3-4-3 setup, featuring Raúl Rangel as the goalkeeper; Daniel Aguirre, Diego Campillo, and José Castillo in defense; Richard Ledezma, Omar Govea, Fernando González, and Bryan González in the midfield; and a forward line of Roberto Alvarado, Efraín Álvarez, and Armando González.
The match was officiated by Maximiliano Quintero Hernández at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc.
In their upcoming match, Cruz Azul will visit CF Monterrey, while Chivas will play away against Toluca FC. Following this match, Cruz Azul sits in second place in the championship with 16 points, while Chivas remains at the top of the table with 18 points.
Substitutions for Cruz Azul
56’ 2T – Erik Lira was replaced by Amaury García
66’ 2T – Gabriel Fernández was substituted for Nicolás Ibáñez
80’ 2T – José Paradela was swapped for Luka Romero, Jorge Rodarte for Omar Campos, and Armando González for Ricardo Marín
Cautions for Cruz Azul
5’ 1T – Rodolfo Rotondi (Arguing with an opponent)
30’ 1T – Erik Lira (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
38’ 1T – Andrés Gudiño (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
40’ 1T – Gonzalo Piovi (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
6’ 2T – José Paradela (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
46’ 2T – Carlos Rodríguez (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
47’ 2T – Luka Romero (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Substitutions for Chivas
53’ 2T – Efraín Álvarez was replaced by Brian Gutiérrez
54’ 2T – José Castillo was substituted for Hugo Camberos, and Omar Govea for Ángel Sepúlveda
88’ 2T – Richard Ledezma was replaced by Santiago Sandoval
Cautions for Chivas
5’ 1T – Daniel Aguirre (Arguing with an opponent)
32’ 1T – Omar Govea (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
40’ 1T – Richard Ledezma (Unsportsmanlike conduct)