“Diego Rossi fires Monterrey into an early lead against the run of play, finishing off a pass from Orbelin Pineda after Ricardo Chavez's earlier effort had gone close.”
Pivotal“América level matters right on the stroke of halftime after a sustained spell of pressure, with Santiago Bueno finally converting after three América attempts were denied in the same passage of play.”
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América
Monterrey
Outstanding performance
Monterrey•GoalkeeperAmérica dominated the proceedings from start to finish, racking up 63% possession, 13 shots to Monterrey's 7, and doubling their opponents in shots on target, yet found themselves behind inside 18 minutes when Diego Rossi capitalized on a well-worked move finished off Orbelin Pineda's assist. The hosts responded right before the break, with Santiago Bueno converting after a flurry of blocked and saved attempts from Pineda, Paul Rodriguez, and Henry Martin finally found a way through. The second half saw both managers roll the dice with a flurry of substitutions, but despite their territorial and statistical superiority, América couldn't find a breakthrough, and Monterrey's resolute defending - evidenced by their 26 tackles and 5 saves - held firm. Miguel Borja's late red card capped a frustrating final act for the visitors, but with the point secured, both sides leave with their title race ambitions still alive, Monterrey proving they can grind out results even when outplayed.
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Corner awarded.
Oscar Perea takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Iker Jareth Fimbres Ochoa comes on for Diego Martin Rossi Marachlian.
Red card shown to Miguel Angel Borja Hernandez.
VAR decision results in a card change for Miguel Angel Borja Hernandez.
Yellow card shown to Miguel Angel Borja Hernandez.
Miguel Angel Borja Hernandez takes a shot with his right foot, but it hits the post.
Corner awarded.
On Kevin Nahin Alvarez Campos, off Henry Josue Martin Mex.
Oscar Perea is substituted off for Cristian Alexis Borja Gonzalez.
Carlos Alvarez takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Cristian Isaac Reyes Bermudez comes on for Jesus Corona.
Fidel Ambriz is substituted for Cesar Garza.
Carlos Alvarez replaces Alejandro Zendejas.
Corner awarded.
Miguel Angel Borja Hernandez attempts a header but misses the shot.
Paul Brian Rodriguez Bravo takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
César GarzaYellow CardCesar Garza receives a yellow card.
Erick Germain Aguirre Tafolla comes on for Oliver Torres.
Substitution: Lucas Ocampos comes on for Ricardo Chavez Soto.
Edwin Javier Cerrillo is substituted off for Israel Reyes Romero.
Miguel Angel Borja Hernandez comes on for Raphael Veiga.
Hugo Cuypers takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Paul Brian Rodriguez Bravo takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked off the line.
Paul Brian Rodriguez Bravo takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked off the line.
Corner awarded.
Jesus Corona takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Santiago Ignacio Bueno Sciutto takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
Corner awarded.
First half ends with the score at 1-1.
Santiago Ignacio Bueno Sciutto takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
Goal! Santiago Ignacio Bueno Sciutto scores, making it 1-1.
Henry Josue Martin from Mexico takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Paul Brian Rodriguez Bravo takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
Orbelin Pineda Alvarado takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Offside.
Corner awarded.
Shot by Alejandro Zendejas with his left foot is saved.
Corner awarded.
Offside.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Raphael Veiga takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
Paul Brian Rodriguez Bravo takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Raphael Veiga takes a right-footed shot but misses.
assist: Orbelín Pineda
Goal! Diego Martin Rossi Marachlian scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Orbelin Pineda Alvarado.
Diego RossiDiego Martin Rossi Marachlian takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
Ricardo ChávezRicardo Chavez Soto takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Oliver Torres takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Shot by Orbelin Pineda Alvarado with his left foot is blocked.
Yellow card shown to Cristian Alexis Borja Gonzalez.
Kick-off! The referee is Oscar Mejia.
League leaders América welcome a struggling Monterrey side to Mexico City, with Rayados still smiling from their penalty-shootout win over the Águilas in September's Leagues Cup semifinal. América's dominant form and home record make them heavy favorites, but Monterrey's attacking talent means this is rarely a one-sided affair.
