David Faitelson mentioned that America “was afraid” of a situation like that of the last tournament, in which Pachuca eliminated them with an away goal.
ESPN analyst David Faitelson commented that America ordered the modification of the away goal format in the final phase of Liga MX, because the azulcrema club “was afraid.”
“The change of format was ordered by America (…) I see why they insisted on changing the regulations, but quickly, so that the same thing would not happen to them.. America did not ask for it, it ordered it “, sentenced Jorge Pietrasanta during the broadcast of Futbol Picante.
For his part, Pietrasanta questioned David Faitelson’s argument and pointed out that, if the request of America were that way, he would have already obtained a title recently, and he would not have a drought of three tournaments without being crowned.
“If America asked and ordered, America has not been champion for three years, sorry, but if it asked and ordered and spoke, it would have already been champion last tournament,” he said.
In Guard1anes 2021, America finished second overall with 38 points, while Pachuca was eighth with 23 points. and advanced via playoffs after eliminating Chivas 2 a 4.
In the first duel of the quarterfinals, which was played at the Hidalgo Stadium, the Tuzos won 3 to 1 and traveled to the Azteca Stadium to stumble 4 to 2, however, they were awarded the most goals away from home. the move to the semifinals, despite the tie at five goals.
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