Almost immediately, at minute one, América found itself with a disadvantage on the scoreboard that accompanied it throughout the match, a foul by ‘Chicote’ Calderón on Romeo Lavia was called as a penalty, where Christopher Nkunku deceived Luis Ángel Malagón to put the first goal on the board.
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América continued to be outclassed by the English team’s football. Javairo Dilrosun and Henry Martín tried to tie the game but Robert Sánchez prevented his goal from falling.
Before half an hour had passed, the second goal was scored, marked by the former Barca Athletic player, Marc Guiu, who anticipated Igor Lichnovsky’s marking at the near post and with a header past Luis Ángel Malagon, made the technical superiority of the English notable.
Chelsea had the chance to turn their lead into a rout before the break, but América saved themselves on more than three occasions. The Azulcremas’ spirits rose when Javairo Dilrosun hit the crossbar with a cross shot.
For In the second half, America changed a large part of its squad, and the football superiority continued to be for the ‘blues’who continued to create dangerous opportunities through long transitions.
The controversy arose when Nkunku dribbled past four Barça players and entered the area to face Rodolfo Cota one-on-one. Despite not making contact with the French player, Cota was awarded a penalty.
From the 11 steps Noni Madueke placed the ball in the far left corner of the goal defended by Rodolfo Cota, thus extending Chelsea’s lead.
During the final stretch of the match, America tried to score the goal of honor, but all the efforts employed were in vain, which ended with a 3-0 defeat, a friendly match prior to their participation in the Leagues Cup.
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