“Diego Rossi capitalizes on a corner to give Monterrey a 1-0 lead after a spell of pressure from Rodriguez and Violante.”
Pivotal“Ramón Juárez levels for América moments after Ocampos is booked for arguing, capitalizing on a Veiga assist to make it 1-1.”
Pivotal“Lucas Ocampos scores from the penalty spot to level the shootout at 2-2, keeping Monterrey alive after Alan Cervantes had put them ahead.”
Pivotal
América
Monterrey
Outstanding performance
Monterrey•MidfielderAmérica looked to be cruising after Diego Rossi's 49th-minute strike put Monterrey ahead, but the hosts leaned on Ocampos and a spirited response to level things at 2-2 by the 69th minute, forcing extra time and eventually penalties. Monterrey's Raphael Veiga was the creative engine, setting up both Ramón Juárez and Alan Cervantes as his side twice found answers to América's pressure. The penalty shootout itself was a rollercoaster, with Cervantes missing a spot-kick at 3-3 before Hugo Cuypers converted the decisive kick to send Monterrey through 5-4. Despite América dominating corners (14-2) and dangerous attacks (50-40), it was Monterrey's clinical edge in key moments - and their composure from twelve yards - that ultimately proved decisive in this Leagues Cup clash between two mid-table sides looking for any spark of momentum.
How entertaining was this match?
Penalty miss by Alan Jhosue Cervantes Martin del Campo. The match remains 3-3.
Goal in the penalty shootout! Victor Guzman scores, making it 3-3.
Israel ReyesPenalty goal! Israel Reyes Romero scores, making it 3-2.
Diego RossiPenalty goal! Diego Martin Rossi Marachlian scores, making it 2-2.
Brian RodríguezPenalty goal! Paul Brian Rodriguez Bravo scores, making it 2-1.
Goal in the penalty shootout! Lucas Orellano scores, making it 1-1.
Raphael VeigaGoal in the penalty shootout! Raphael Veiga scores, making it 1-0.
Oscar Perea takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Lucas Orellano takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Fidel Ambriz comes on for Orbelin Pineda Alvarado.
Paul Brian Rodriguez Bravo takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Ramón JuárezYellow CardYellow card issued to Ramon Juarez Del Castillo.
Raphael Veiga takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Substitution: Alejandro Cardenas comes on for Henry Josue Martin for Mexico.
Lucas Orellano comes on for Lucas Ocampos.
Jesus Corona takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Orbelin Pineda Alvarado takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
On comes Oscar Perea, off goes Isaias Violante.
Lucas Ocampos takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Hugo Cuypers takes a shot with his head, but it is blocked.
Hugo Cuypers takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Lucas OcamposLucas Ocampos takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
Goal in the penalty shootout! Lucas Ocampos scores, making it 2-2.
Goal! Alan Jhosue Cervantes Martin del Campo scores to make it 2-1, assisted by Raphael Veiga.
Alan Jhosue Cervantes Martin del Campo takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
Corner awarded.
Victor Guzman takes a right-footed shot, but it misses the target.
Lucas Ocampos attempts a header but misses the shot.
Ramón JuárezRamon Juarez Del Castillo takes a left-footed shot and scores.
assist: Raphael Veiga
Goal! Ramon Juarez Del Castillo scores to make it 1-1, assisted by Raphael Veiga.
Lucas OcamposYellow CardYellow card shown to Lucas Ocampos.
Paul Brian Rodriguez Bravo takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Raphael Veiga takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Diego RossiDiego Martin Rossi Marachlian takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
assist: Lucas Ocampos
Goal! Diego Martin Rossi Marachlian scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Lucas Ocampos.
Corner awarded.
Paul Brian Rodriguez Bravo takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Isaias Violante takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
The first half ends with a score of 0-0.
Erick Daniel Sanchez Ocegueda takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Raphael Veiga takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Gerardo Daniel Arteaga Zamora takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Lucas Ocampos takes a right-footed shot, but it misses the target.
Corner awarded.
Orbelin Pineda Alvarado takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Orbelin Pineda Alvarado takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Isaias Violante takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Alan Jhosue Cervantes Martin del Campo takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Offside.
Isaias Violante takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Offside.
Kevin Nahin Alvarez Campos takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Isaias Violante takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Isaias Violante takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Corner awarded.
Offside.
Kick-off! The referee is Mario Escobar.
Club América and Monterrey collide in a winner-take-all Leagues Cup semifinal at Dignity Health Sports Park, with a place in the tournament final and a Concacaf Champions Cup spot on the line. América arrive in strong form under Guillermo Almada while Monterrey look to shake off a rough patch in Liga MX heading into Carson.
América
Monterrey wins on penalties
