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sports12h ago
Efraín vio un solo equipo; la ida dejó mejores números para el América rumbo a CU
- América controlled the first leg with 58% possession and 23 shots to Pumas' 10 at the Azteca.
- América led on xG by 2.94 to 0.42, signaling a dominant attack despite the result.
- Pumas struck three times and exposed moments when América defended poorly.
- The match shifted after the 52nd minute, turning into a tense comeback bid for América.
- Henry Martín and Alejandro Zendejas converted penalties to fuel the comeback.
- The tie remains open with a second leg in CU, where Pumas hold an advantage on the standings.
- América must win in the return leg to overturn the aggregate result and advance.
- The rivalry history shows América has won eight of 12 playoff series against Pumas.
- Pumas mostly pressed high and attacked quickly in the regular season, a contrast to the Azteca showing.
- The match highlighted a tense, evenly balanced playoff dynamic between the two sides.
- The second leg will determine who advances from the quarterfinals to the next round.
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