America committed a childish penalty and Pumas knocked them out in the last minute: 1-0
Pumas resolved a very tough duel against America with a penalty committed by an innocent foul by Cristian Borja and scored by Robert Morales
A childish foul by Colombian defender Cristian Calderon cost America dearly, as it paved the way for a last-minute defeat with the penalty scored by Paraguayan Robert Morales, giving Pumas UNAM the victory. to claim the valuable 1-0 victory
When it seemed that everything was set for yet another draw in this rivalry that began 42 years ago, when the Eagles won in three matches to be crowned champions in the 1984-85 season in a tragic final that cost the lives of eight people due to overcrowding in tunnel 29 of the Estadio Olimpico Universitario.
From then on, a great rivalry has developed that extends even to the youth categories of both organizations, and this Saturday, March 21, was no exception, with the passion and anticipation generated by the match due to the good form of the Pumas and the problems that America is experiencing.
This difference in level of play was not noticeable on the field, and both teams gave their all in search of victory, with America relying on the power of Brian Rodriguez and the speed of Alejandro Zendejas, trying to find Patricio Salas in an opportunity created from midfield by the Brazilian Raphael Veiga.
While the Pumas went on the attack through Juninho and Guillermo Martinez, supported by the work of Robert Morales and Adalberto Carrasquilla, who perhaps had more power against the Eagles' goal defended by Rodolfo Cota.
The match was a back-and-forth affair for most of the game, but Pumas created more danger, to the point that the Brazilian Juninho hit the post on a counter-attack, but perhaps the Brazilian lacked a more skillful player like Jordan Carrillo; However, coach Efrain Juarez decided to bring on Rodrigo Lopez and Alan Medina to provide more strength as a unit.
Thus, the match went into the second half with an adrenaline-filled parity, and when it seemed that the game would end in a draw, Guillermo Martinez suddenly entered the area on the right side and there, While challenging for the ball, he was pushed by defending Cristian Calderon,which forced referee Cesar Ramos to check the VAR and award a penalty that Robert Morales converted with a shot that deceived goalkeeper Robert Morales in the 90+5 minute.