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“Robert Morales gave Pumas the lead with a composed right-footed strike from outside the box into the left corner, capping a spell of sustained pressure that had already forced Kevin Mier into a save and led to multiple corners.”
Pivotal“Rubén Duarte Sánchez turned the ball into his own net following sustained Cruz Azul pressure and a sequence of corners, levelling the tie on the night and handing the aggregate advantage back to La Máquina.”
Pivotal“In a stunning, combustible finale, Ángel Jesús Rico Reyes was dismissed for a foul just seconds before Uriel Antuna received his own red card in a separate incident, leaving both sides reduced before Carlos Rotondi struck to put Cruz Azul 2-1 up and through on aggregate.”
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Outstanding performance
Pumas UNAM•AttackerCruz Azul came to Ciudad Universitaria needing to protect a slender aggregate lead, and though Pumas threatened early — Robert Morales giving the hosts a 31st-minute lead through a crisp strike from outside the box — La Máquina proved resilient when it mattered most. An unfortunate own goal from Rubén Duarte Sánchez just after the hour mark levelled proceedings on the night and effectively put Cruz Azul back in control of the tie on aggregate, and when the match descended into chaos in stoppage time — with both Ángel Jesús Rico Reyes and Uriel Antuna dismissed for separate incidents — Carlos Rotondi punished Pumas with a composed finish to seal a 2-1 victory on the night and 2-1 on aggregate. Cruz Azul were the more dangerous side throughout, registering 18 shots to Pumas' 12 and creating 63 dangerous attacks to the home side's 48, while also dominating the physical contest with 27 tackles to Pumas' 13 — a controlled performance that ultimately wore down a Pumas side who committed 14 fouls and finished with nine men. For Pumas, this exit stings particularly given their early lead, while Cruz Azul advance with the kind of gritty, clinical performance that winning sides produce in two-legged ties.
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Uriel AntunaRed CardUriel Antuna from Pumas UNAM receives a red card.
Uriel AntunaYellow CardUriel Antuna of Pumas UNAM receives a yellow card for a foul.
Jeremy Márquez from Cruz Azul was awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Uriel Antuna from Pumas UNAM commits a foul.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 5 minutes of added time.
Jeremy Márquez from Cruz Azul won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Santiago Trigos of Pumas UNAM.
Substitution for Pumas UNAM: Ángel Rico replaces Rodrigo López.
Cruz Azul is awarded a corner after Rodrigo López concedes.
Missed chance. Carlos Rotondi of Cruz Azul heads the ball from the center of the box but it goes high. The assist was provided by Omar Campos with a cross.
Missed chance. Pablo Bennevendo of Pumas UNAM headed the ball from a difficult position on the right, coming very close to the goal. The assist was provided by Pedro Vite with a cross following a corner.
Corner awarded to Pumas UNAM after Willer Ditta concedes.
Jordán Carrillo's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Pedro Vite provided the assist.
Substitution for Cruz Azul: Jorge Rodarte comes on for Amaury García due to injury.
Rodrigo López from Pumas UNAM had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box, but the ball went high and wide to the right. The assist came from Jordán Carrillo.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Amaury García from Cruz Azul.
Foul committed by Amaury García of Cruz Azul.
Robert Morales from Pumas UNAM won a free kick on the left wing.
Carlos Rotondi's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. The assist came from Agustín Palavecino, who provided a cross.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Álvaro Angulo from Pumas UNAM.
Cruz Azul is awarded a corner after Álvaro Angulo concedes it.
Substitution for Pumas UNAM: Pablo Bennevendo replaces Rubén Duarte due to injury.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Rubén Duarte of Pumas UNAM.
Gabriel Fernández from Cruz Azul won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Rubén Duarte of Pumas UNAM.
Missed chance. Christian Ebere from Cruz Azul heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes high and wide to the right. The assist was provided by Agustín Palavecino with a cross.
Gonzalo Piovi from Cruz Azul attempts an attack with a left-footed shot from outside the box, but Keylor Navas from Pumas UNAM saves it in the top left corner.
Agustín Palavecino's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Christian Ebere from Cruz Azul won a free kick in an attacking position.
Foul committed by Álvaro Angulo of Pumas UNAM.
Agustín Palavecino from Cruz Azul missed a chance with a right-footed shot from over 35 yards, sending the ball to the left.
Substitution for Pumas UNAM: Santiago Trigos replaces Adalberto Carrasquilla due to injury.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Adalberto Carrasquilla of Pumas UNAM.
Foul committed by Pedro Vite of Pumas UNAM.
Jeremy Márquez from Cruz Azul won a free kick on the right wing.
Own goal by Rubén Duarte for Pumas UNAM. The match is now 1-1 against Cruz Azul.
Missed chance. Adalberto Carrasquilla of Pumas UNAM shoots with his left foot from outside the box, but it goes high and wide to the left after a corner.
Corner awarded to Pumas UNAM after a concession by Omar Campos.
Corner awarded to Pumas UNAM after Gabriel Fernández concedes.
Jordán Carrillo's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Juninho's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. The assist was provided by Jordán Carrillo.
Handball by Juninho of Pumas UNAM.
The second half begins with the match score at Pumas UNAM 1, Cruz Azul 0.
The first half ends with Pumas UNAM leading Cruz Azul 1-0.
Corner awarded to Pumas UNAM after Kevin Mier concedes.
New attacking attempt. Robert Morales of Pumas UNAM has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved in the right corner by Kevin Mier of Cruz Azul, with an assist from Juninho.
Offside called against Cruz Azul. Carlos Rodríguez is offside.
Foul by Rubén Duarte of Pumas UNAM.
Willer Ditta from Cruz Azul won a free kick in defense.
Corner awarded to Pumas UNAM after Gabriel Fernández concedes.
Corner awarded to Pumas UNAM after a concession by Willer Ditta.
Jordán Carrillo's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. The assist was provided by Adalberto Carrasquilla.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
Rodrigo López from Pumas UNAM receives a yellow card for a foul.
Omar Campos from Cruz Azul won a free kick on the left wing.
Rodrigo López from Pumas UNAM commits a foul.
Missed chance. Carlos Rotondi from Cruz Azul shoots with his left foot from outside the box, but it goes high after the corner.
Cruz Azul is awarded a corner after Uriel Antuna concedes it.
Agustín Palavecino's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Carlos Rodríguez provided the assist.
Pedro Vite of Pumas UNAM won a free kick in defense.
Agustín Palavecino's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. The assist came from Christian Ebere.
Carlos Rotondi from Cruz Azul attempts a header from the center of the box, but Keylor Navas from Pumas UNAM makes a save in the center of the goal. The assist came from Omar Campos, who delivered the cross.
Jeremy Márquez of Cruz Azul won a free kick in an attacking position.
Foul committed by Robert Morales of Pumas UNAM.
Christian Ebere from Cruz Azul won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Álvaro Angulo of Pumas UNAM.
Substitution for Cruz Azul: Gabriel Fernández replaces José Paradela due to injury.
Agustín Palavecino from Cruz Azul had a missed opportunity, shooting with his right foot from the center of the box. Carlos Rodríguez provided the assist.
Goal! Pumas UNAM lead Cruz Azul 1-0. Robert Morales scores for Pumas UNAM with a right-footed shot from outside the box into the left corner.
Uriel Antuna's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. The assist came from Robert Morales.
Corner awarded to Pumas UNAM after a concession by Kevin Mier.
New attacking attempt. Rodrigo López of Pumas UNAM takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but Kevin Mier of Cruz Azul saves it in the top left corner. The assist comes from Adalberto Carrasquilla.
Juninho's shot for Pumas UNAM from the left side of the box is blocked. Rodrigo López provided the assist.
Carlos Rodríguez from Cruz Azul had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from the right side of the box, but it went high.
Christian Ebere fouled a player from Cruz Azul.
Rubén Duarte of Pumas UNAM was awarded a free kick in an attacking position.
José Paradela from Cruz Azul won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Adalberto Carrasquilla of Pumas UNAM.
Foul committed by Carlos Rodríguez of Cruz Azul.
Jordán Carrillo of Pumas UNAM won a free kick in defense.
Gonzalo Piovi of Cruz Azul heads the ball from the center of the box, but Keylor Navas of Pumas UNAM makes a save in the top center of the goal. The assist comes from José Paradela, who provided the cross.
Cruz Azul wins a corner after Rodrigo López concedes.
Cruz Azul is awarded a corner after Álvaro Angulo concedes.
Christian Ebere of Cruz Azul is called offside.
Agustín Palavecino of Cruz Azul attempts an attack with a left-footed shot from outside the box, but Keylor Navas of Pumas UNAM saves it in the top center of the goal.
Uriel Antuna from Pumas UNAM committed a foul.
Omar Campos from Cruz Azul won a free kick on the left wing.
Cruz Azul is awarded a corner after Álvaro Angulo concedes.
Carlos Rotondi's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Cruz Azul wins a corner after Keylor Navas concedes.
Carlos Rotondi from Cruz Azul attempts an attack with a left-footed shot from outside the box, but Keylor Navas from Pumas UNAM makes a save in the right corner. The assist was provided by José Paradela.
Foul committed by Pedro Vite of Pumas UNAM.
Carlos Rodríguez of Cruz Azul won a free kick in defense.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Carlos Rodríguez of Cruz Azul.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Álvaro Angulo from Pumas UNAM.
The Liga MX Clausura title is on the line as Pumas UNAM host Cruz Azul in the second leg of the grand final at Estadio Olímpico Universitario. With the first leg still fresh, Pumas must leverage their home advantage while Cruz Azul's superior league campaign makes them narrow favorites. One moment of brilliance — or one defensive lapse — could decide who lifts the trophy.
