The Amazonas equal 2-2 against América and despite the fact that the aggregate ends tied 3-3, Milagros Martínez’s pupils qualify due to their best position in the table
SAN NICOLÁS DE LOS GARZA — Tigersa team led by Spanish coach Milagros Martínez, tied this Sunday 2-2 with the Eagles of America to become this Sunday the first finalist team of the 2024 Apertura Tournament of the Women’s MX League.
After a 1-1 in the first leg, the series was 3-3, which gave the team a place in the final. Tigers for having finished in a better position in the regular phase.
The South African Thembi Kgatlana y Jacqueline Ovalle converted by Tigerswhile America discounted Monserrat Saldivar and the American Sarah Luebbert.
Tigres qualified for the final of the Apertura 2024 of the LIga MX Femenil. Imago7
The first half, very intense, began with the America of the Spanish coach Ángel Villacampa dominant against a rival that was besieged in its stadium.
In the 9th minute the Spanish Irene Guerrero had the advantage in her boots for the Águilas, but the goalkeeper Cecilia Santiago appeared and saved the ‘Amazonas’.
I’m sorry He finished wide in the 10th, in the first threat of Tigers who recovered and in the 15th minute touched the possibility of scoring with a shot from Maricarmen Reyes to the crossbar.
Guerrerothe figure of the visitors in the first half, stepped into the area again and the goalkeeper again Santiago dried up their attack to keep the game scoreless.
Tigres qualified for the final of the Apertura 2024 of the LIga MX Femenil. Imago7
In the 38th minute the Spanish goalkeeper Sandra ClothsWorld Cup winner with his country in 2019, made a gross mistake; he gave the ball to I’m sorrywho escaped at full speed and put the ball into the area to make it 1-0.
America He proposed the game again at the beginning of the second half; He pressed, won duels in the middle of the field, but it was Tigers the one who made it 2-0.
The Portuguese Ana Dias He recovered a ball in the 59th minute and gave it to I’m sorrywho crashed the ball into the crossbar. The African rescued the ball and gave it to Ovallethal with a right foot shot for 2-0.
Forced to score three goals in half an hour, America He turned to the attack and in the 73rd minute he got closer to 2-1 with a header goal from Saldivar.
America He went for more and in the 81st minute he tied the game 2-2. Luebbert was made from a ball that he dropped in the area Santiago and put it on the net.
The last minutes were dizzying. Milagros Martínez He decided to defend and stopped the impetuous Azulcremas so that Tigers will advance to its tenth league final, of which it has won six.
In the final the ‘Amazonas’ They will face the best among the Monterreyby the Costa Rican coach Amelia Valverde, and the Pachucaa series that goes 3-0 in favor of the Rayadas and will be decided this Monday.
What are the psychological effects on a team’s morale and fanbase when they qualify for a significant final, such as the Apertura 2024 Liga MX Femenil?
1. Thematic Section 1: Impact of Qualifying for the Final
Guest 1: What does qualifying for the final of the Apertura 2024 Liga MX Femenil mean for Tigres and their fans? Can you describe the emotions and expectations surrounding this momentous achievement?
Guest 2: How did América react to losing the series despite finishing with an aggregate score? Do you think they feel disappointed or motivated to work harder for future victories?
2. Thematic Section 2: Key Players in the Match
Guest 1: How were the performances of Tigres’ key players, such as Thembi Kgatlana and Jacqueline Oval, during the match against América? Can you comment on their individual contributions to the team’s qualification?
Guest 2: What about América’s standout players like Irene Guerrero and Sarah Luebbert? How did they fare in the series against Tigres?
3. Thematic Section 3: Strategy and Coaching Tactics
Guest 1: How did Tigres’ coach, Milagros Martínez, approach this crucial game against América? Can you discuss her decision-making process in key moments, particularly during the second half when América rallied to tie the score?
Guest 2: Ángel Villacampa, América’s coach, had to deal with pressure early on after Tigres took the lead. Can you describe his strategy for turning things around and what he might have done differently?
