In a riveting Saturday night clash in Aguascalientes, defending champions América found themselves in a fierce battle against a determined Necaxa side eager to rise from the bottom of the league standings. Despite boasting a star-studded lineup with the likes of Álvaro Fidalgo, Brian Rodríguez, and Sebastián Cáceres, América had their hands full, settling for a hard-fought scoreless draw against a resilient Necaxa. The result kept Necaxa’s unbeaten streak intact, securing them fourth place with a 2-1-0 record, while América maintains a strong position in second place with a 3-1-0 record.
Luis Malagón, the former Necaxa goalkeeper now guarding América’s net, played a pivotal role in preserving a clean sheet, making five crucial saves as Necaxa applied persistent pressure throughout the match. The contest took an intense turn early on when both teams were reduced to 10 players by the 25th minute, following red cards for América’s Richard Sánchez and Necaxa’s Diber Cambindo. Referee Diego Montaño initially showed a yellow card to Cambindo, only to upgrade it to red after VAR intervention, creating a heated atmosphere on the pitch.
The second half witnessed both teams creating opportunities, with Julián Quiñones hitting the post and Malagón making a crucial save to deny a breakaway chance for Alejandro Andrade. The referee dispelled any lingering conspiracy theories by ignoring América’s appeals for a hand-ball penalty, contributing to the drama that unfolded in the final minutes of the game.
Meanwhile, Liga MX newcomer Brandon Vazquez continued to make a significant impact, contributing a brace in Monterrey’s 3-1 victory over Atlético de San Luis. The 25-year-old striker, who recently joined from MLS club FC Cincinnati, has now found the net in two consecutive games, showcasing his ability to fill the void left by the departure of Rogelio Funes Mori. Monterrey momentarily claimed the top spot in the league standings with a 3-1-0 record, pending the outcome of the Querétaro-Tigres match on Sunday.
In other exciting matchups over the weekend, León secured a thrilling 3-2 win over Santos Laguna, with Federico Viñas scoring a late header in the 90+8 minute to seal the victory. Cruz Azul, after a rocky start, earned their first win of the season with a 2-1 triumph over Mazatlán FC, alleviating concerns among fans following a disappointing home opener.
The early stages of the Clausura 2024 season have already provided fans with captivating moments, as teams vie for supremacy and players like Brandon Vazquez make their mark on the Liga MX stage.
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