2024-10-04 09:26:25
We tell you the result Alajuelense vs Comunicaciones in the second leg of the quarterfinals of Concacaf Central American Cup 2024. The Guatemalan team faced Alajuelense from Costa Rica this Thursday, October 3 in the Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium. The match was key for the creamswho arrived with the hope of overcoming a 2-1 adverse score, the result of the first leg in the quarterfinal series.
Alajuelense vs Comunicaciones result of the 2024 Concacaf Central American Cup
Alajuelense 1 – Communications 1 (3-2)
The objective was clear for the creams: win to qualify for the semifinals and continue fighting for a ticket to the Concacaf Champions Cup 2025. The match was not easy for the team led by Willy Coito. From the beginning, Alajuelense, playing at home, showed confidence and control of the ball. Communications He knew he needed at least one goal to tie the aggregate and increase his chances of advancing.
The first half was a back-and-forth duel, with both teams looking for the goal that would tip the balance in their favor. Alajuelense was the one who opened the scoring in the 37th minute, when Anderson Canhoto took advantage of a play in the penalty area. Communications to send the ball into the back of the net, putting the Costa Ricans with a 3-1 advantage on the overall score.
Minutes later, when the first half was about to end, the cream team managed to tie the game. Diego Casasin the 42nd minute, scored 1-1, giving hope to the Guatemalans. The goal meant that there was still a chance to fight, since with just one more goal, the creams They could tie the aggregate and force overtime.
The second half of the match was intense, with Comunicaciones launching the attack in search of the comeback goal. Alajuelense, for its part, tried to control the game, taking advantage of its advantage on the aggregate scoreboard. The Guatemalans had several scoring opportunities, but the Costa Rican defense remained firm. The 45 minutes of the second half did not bring a score for either team.
Unfavorable result for creams
The final whistle came with the score tied 1-1, which meant that Alajuelense advanced to the semifinals thanks to the aggregate score of 3-2 in its favor. Communications came up short in his comeback attempt, and with this result, he said goodbye to the Concacaf Champions Cup 2025.
This tournament is of great importance for the teams in the region, as the six best clubs, including the four semi-finalists and the two Play-In winners, will qualify for the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup. In addition, the team that is crowned champion of the Central American Cup will obtain a direct pass to the round of 16 of the Champions Cup.
According to Concacaf, the clubs that are already classified are: América, Tigres UANL, CF Monterrey, Chivas de Guadalajara, Pumas UNAM and Cruz Azul for Mexico. In the MLS there are Colorado Rapids, the Columbus Crew where the goalkeeper plays Nicholas Hagen; Los Angeles FC, Sporting KC, Vancouver Whitecaps FC and the Inter Miami by Leo Messi.
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