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HE SAVED A TERRIBLE AFTERNOON AT HOME WITH A GOAL FROM IGNACIO PUSSETTO TO ARRIVE MOTIVATED FOR THE CAPITAL CLASSICO AGAINST AMÉRICA
Carlos Horta Martinez
MEXICO CITY.- With a goal at 88′ from Ignacio Pussetto, Pumas defeated 1-0 Only from Tijuana in University Cityfor the 9th day of the Opening 2024and will reach the Capital Classic ante America with two consecutive victories.
In addition, Gustavo Lema He took a breather and established himself on the bench of the auriazules after a bad streak. In addition, with the absence of the Chinese Orchard The auriazul coach sent the team onto the field Robert Ergas already its two center forwards Guillermo Martinez y Rogelio Funes Mori.
The offense was brilliant in setting up plays, however, at the end of the game, none of them were accurate, drowning out the cries of goal on several occasions from the feline fans.
In the 3rd minute the home team had an opportunity with a low shot saved at the center of the goal by Jesus Coronawhen Guillermo Martinez attempted a header from the centre of the area.
Later, Memote himself crashed a ball into the crossbar, in addition to Piero Quispe and Rogelio Funes Mori They also had clear chances. However, Jesus Corona prevented his bow from falling.
Before the end of the first half, Only had one in front of the frame of Pumassince at 47, Raul Zuniga He sent a left-footed shot from the left side into the area.
The second half started with another dangerous arrival, as Rogelio Funes Mori had the chance to open the scoring with an open goal, but his shot was blocked by the defense of Only.
Pumas 🐾0️⃣🆚0️⃣🐕 Xolos
And Funes Mori misses the clearest chance of the game pic.twitter.com/lZN8ZN5zlR— Alberto Bernard (@betobernard) September 23, 2024
The Twin was later replaced by Ali Avila and when he came out as a substitute he was booed by the fans of the Olympic University Stadium.
However, what will be most remembered about Tijuana In this duel, the expulsion of his coach is Juan Carlos Osoriowho received a red card in the 81st minute for kicking a ball that hit the WAS.
Los Pumas They got tired of failing for 87 minutes and the player who made the difference tonight in University City in the duel against Xolos from Tijuanahad to come from the bench.
Ignacio Pussetto opened the scoring in the 88th minute, after a corner kick from Rodrigo Lopezthe Argentine arrived alone at the second post and with a header managed to beat Jesus Corona and thus score the decisive goal.
¡GRÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍTALOOOOO NACHOOOOO!
We also shout it with you 🫶#DePumasSoy #OhUniversity pic.twitter.com/Mz65sMY2QK
— PUMAS (@PumasMX) September 23, 2024
With no time on the clock, the Pumas They kept the lead and although they had a few minutes of suffering, they added their second consecutive victory and declared themselves ready for the Capital Classic ante America.
With this, Pumas was placed in fifth position with 16 points, while Only dropped to 9th with 14 points.
STRING TRIUMPHS
Pumas repeats the double matchday formula and wins with a solitary goal in the University Olympicto add 16 points and be among the best teams in the tournament.
IMPROVEMENT
Pumas needed a victory to arrive motivated to the Capital Classic ante America of the next day.
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