“Club America triumphs over Chivas Guadalajara: Can they secure a spot in the Liga MX 2023 Clausura final?”

FT: Chivas Guadalajara 0-1 Club America

How much will Vejko Paunovic rue his side missing a series of fine chances in the first half when his Chivas team could have gone in two or three goals to the good at the break if it wasn’t for the goal keeping heroics of Luis Malagon in the Club America goal.

With the win, coming from a fine Alexander Zendejas strike on the hour mark from a fine Diego Valdes pass, the Aguilas are just a step away from a place in the Liga MX 2023 Clausura final with Chivas now having to win at the Azteca by two clear goals, given that a draw on aggregate would be good enough for the azulcremas.

Chivas coach Paunovic will look to his side to deliver more of the first half performance with the second 45 at the Estadio Akron seeing a drop in pace and intensity from both sides after a high tempo first half.

With the other semifinal taking place on Saturday night between Striped and Tigersboth head coaches (Ortiz and Paunovic) will know what side stands between them and Liga MX glory.