Cruz azul vs pachuca series#

In the final play of the first half, Rodriguez got the ball in the area and got off a right footed shot that hit the post, in clearly the best opportunity of the half. This continued the pattern from the first leg where it seemed that both teamsвЂ™ priority was not getting scored on. Cruz Azul continued to be the better team, but the game had turned into a very even match with both teams being very cautious. Cruz Azul continued to have more chances and Luis Romo wasted a good opportunity when he failed to control a great pass from Juan Escobar. Cruz Azul later came close again when a cross into the area almost found Orbelin Pineda, but he failed to get a foot on it. Cruz Azul made the better start and had the first shot when Jonathan Rodriguez got a left footed shot that was easily saved by PachucaвЂ™s goalkeeper Oscar Ustari. Pachuca had the return of Antonio Figueroa to the starting lineup while Romario Ibarra returned to the bench. The first half started with Cruz Azul starting with Santiago Gimenez after reports were that forward Brayan Angulo had hurt himself in the warmups prior to the match. Cruz Azul will now wait to see who they play after SundayвЂ™s match between Santos and Puebla.

Cruz azul vs pachuca series#

Cruz Azul did their job against a Pachuca side that ran out of steam after a surprising quarterfinal series in which they defeated Club America. The game failed to live up to expectations, although it improved in the second half. Cruz Azul was the better team tonight, and will be hosting the second leg of the final after a great season where they finished in first place and once again are in a Liga MX final. Cruz Azul are one step closer to their first Liga MX title since 1997 after getting a 1-0 win over Pachuca.