AMÉRICA SUFFERS AS CHIVAS ELIMINATE CHIVAS IN CONCACAF

March 14, 2024

In the end, with an aggregate score of 5-3 to Guadalajarathe Club America consolidated its place in the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup after suffering in the return leg at the Azteca Stadium.

Chivas won 2-3 to be eliminated in honourable fashion against bitter rivals, who had beaten them 3-0 the previous week. The reaction was early with goals from Cade Cowell The 'rojiblanca' fans who were present at the 'Coloso de Santa Ursula' dreamed of a second goal in the 12th minute and Ricardo Marín in the 32nd minute.

Las Águilas reacted until the second half with more attacking thrust with Alan Mozo's own goal in the 51st minute and Alejandro Zendejas in the 60th minute. It was the blow that killed the Rebaño Sagrado's hopes.

Shortly afterwards (63'), Roberto Alvarado gave a little bit of hope, but it was not enough and America began to dominate the match, while Guadalajara threw what he had into the field with the entry of "Chicharito"and Víctor Guzmán.

Now, the Azulcrema must await the quarter-final clash between Alajuelense and MLS side New England Revolution, while Chivas still have the chance to face the MLS side from the quarter-finals. Clásico Nacional in Liga MX to get rid of the bad taste of elimination.

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