Ang Cougars UNAMwho played more than half an hour with fewer players on the pitch, tied on Tuesday with no goal in Blue Cross and qualify for the Champions League final Concacaf.
Under the direction of Argentine Andrés Lillini, the university students showed courage in bad conditions and drained the opposing offense to eliminate Celestes after winning the first leg 2-1 on Tuesday.
The Pumas had possession favor in the first half, 52-48, but the Blues had the best scoring chances, among them one of all in favor of Chilean Iván Morales, whose big mistake was missed the goal he put his team in the final.
In the second part, with a lot of fighting, the university students are controlled against a Cruz Azul who seeks the opposite goal, but has few ideas. Defender Arturo Ortiz knocked down Santiago Giménez in a goal play by Cruz Azul and was sent off, however the sky-blue team was unable to take advantage of a rival who suffered more heartily than football.
The final minutes had some Pumas thrown back, with six defenders and the ‘Machine’ with a crazy attack as a boxer throwing slaps blindfolded. Pumas was about to convert in 98 when Brazilian Rogerio dropped the ball on the post.
The Pumas will play in the final against the best between New York FC and the Seattle Sounders of MLS, who will play this Wednesday at the home of the New Yorkers, losing 1-3 in the first leg. The Concacaf champion will play in the Club World Cup.
Source: La Verdad
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