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The Rayados de Monterrey beat the Águilas del América by a 2-0 friendly match played at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas.
The Monterrey fans in the United States were present and the players responded by displaying good football effectively.
The match started with intensity by both squads. The second minute was barely running when Federico Viñas shot from the left and Luis Cárdenas kept the ball.
At 5 ‘, Pedro Aquino fouled Avilés Hurtado.
7 ‘RAYADOS 1-0 AMERICA | Alfonso Gonzalez
Alfonso González defined from a free kick and put the ball in the corner, impossible for Óscar Jiménez. Golazo!
A minute later, the azulcrema defense fouled Avilés Hurtado. The play followed by the law of advantage. The ball reaches Alfonso González, who shot Jiménez, but the American goalkeeper managed to send a corner kick.
Avilés Hurtado entered the area on the left side and made a game change for Dorlan Pabon. The striker fired at point-blank range and the ball hit the net, outside the goal. Near!
Seconds into the second half, Maxi Meza took confidence and fired powerfully from outside the area. American goalkeeper Óscar Jiménez kept the ball.
At 60 ‘, in a break, Rogelio Funes Mori sent a cross from the right sector for Vincent Janssen, but the azulcrema goalkeeper held back the attempt.
At 65 ‘, Rogelio Funes Mori sent a filtered pass to Vincent Janssen, who entered the area and sent the ball to the corner. However, the flagger indicated the Dutchman’s forward position.
Maxi Meza tried to send a cross at 69 ‘, but the defense cut to a corner kick.
70 ‘RAYADOS 2-0 AMERICA | Jaziel Martínez
Dorlan Pabon charged from the corner. Pedro Aquino rejected with a head and, on the rebound, Jaziel Martínez turned it on with power and positioning to make the second Albiazul score.
At 77 ‘, Vincent Janssen sent a delayed diagonal for Éric Cantú, who gained confidence and shot low from long range. The ball passed just off the goal.
With this result, the Rayados show that they are ready and with a good football rhythm to continue fighting for the top positions of the Guard1anes 2021 Tournament. On Saturday, April 3, they will host Atlético de San Luis at the BBVA Stadium. Come on, Rayados!
Striped alignment: Luis Cárdenas (Edson Reséndez, 80 ‘), Gustavo Sánchez (Sergio Villarreal, 85’), Axel Grijalva, Adrián Mora, Edson Gutiérrez (Edgar Martínez, 85 ‘), Alfonso González (Jaziel Martínez, 56’), Celso Ortíz, Maximiliano Meza (Eric Cantú, 70 ‘), Ake Loba (Vincent Janssen, 56’), Avilés Hurtado (Rogelio Funes Mori, 56 ‘) and Dorlan Pabón (Jacobo Reyes, 85’). DT Javier Aguirre.
America lineup: Oscar Jiménez, Pedro Aquino (Alfonso Sánchez, 74 ‘), Jesús Escoboza (Sergio Díaz, 68’), Giovani Dos Santos (Luis Fuentes, 61 ‘), Alan Medina, Bruno Valdez, Víctor Aguilera (Jordan Silva, 46’), Álvaro Fidalgo (Roger Martínez, 46 ‘), Federico Viñas (Luis Gutiérrez, 88’), Mauro Lainez (Richard Sánchez, 46 ‘) and Bryan Colula. DT Santiago Solari.
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