After a two game absence, Fidalgo returned to action to give América the win over Rayados
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America achieve victory against Monterreyat the Ciudad de los Deportes Stadium, who finished the week with seven points in three games. So, with these results, André Jardine’s team regains the possibility to fight to enter directly into the quarterfinals of the Apertura 2024.
Álvaro Fidalgo scored the winning goal for América. Image7
America is closing in on a direct pass to the quarterfinals
In a week, in which America taking seven out of nine points, the Eagles are closing in on the top six in the table, giving them a direct pass to the quarter-finals.
The team of Garden defeated Santos, tied with Xolos and defeated Monterreywhich allows him to reach 21 points and is three units away from being among the best six. The Águilas are pushing to reach their goal at the end of the tournament against rivals such as Mazatlán, Pachuca and Toluca.
Fidalgo, the hero against Monterrey
Alvaro Fidalgo She was out of America for 10 days and it was noted that she returned against the Monterrey. The Spaniard was not active against Santos and Xolos, but came on as a substitute against the royals. His participation was crucial, as in a few minutes he scored a goal.
His score gave the victory to the America and he saved his teammate Luis Ángel Malagón, the target of criticism because of the failure of the Rayados to give away the tying goal.
Malagon, failed against the Rayados
The archer of America was ruled against Monterrey. Luis Ángel Malagón had high marks against the Stripedby at least making a good save that prevented the visitors from scoring, but he missed a shot from the royal team, which became a momentary 1-1 tie.
Garden author of the goalkeeper Americasaying that he “has a lot of credit” and recognizing that he is one of the most elite teams in the azulcrema.
“We already talked about Malagon, he has a lot of faith, with great regularity, because I was there I don’t remember a bad performance, a goalkeeper can make a pass at any time, with him it’s not different, it’s always there. protagonist of the game, there is a lot of credit” said Jardine.
The anguish of Diego Valdéz for leaving the exchange
Chile was angry with Diego Valdéz for removing the bench in the second half, since André Jardine They chose a defensive scheme, in search of the three points. The Chilean kicked the water and hit the benches, as a sign of annoyance. The Brazilian coach admits that the Andes do not like to go to the bench, but he hopes that the event will remain news tomorrow.
“He doesn’t like being replaced, it’s normal, he’s committed to getting out of this moment, turning it around, he doesn’t want to go out, the decisions are mine, I imagine he’ll be upset, but when he has to go out, he has to find out, “I am the captain of the ship, Diego, it will be cold tomorrow, the changes are there when the crew needs it.”
Summary of Article
The football team América defeated Monterrey, earning 7 points in three games. This victory brings América closer to the top six in the table, which would give them a direct pass to the quarter-finals. The winning goal was scored by Álvaro Fidalgo, who made a crucial return to action after a two-game absence. Fidalgo’s goal also saved teammate Luis Ángel Malagón from criticism for giving away the tying goal. América now has 21 points and is three units away from being among the top six.
Key Points
- América defeated Monterrey, earning 7 points in three games.
- The victory brings América closer to the top six in the table.
- Álvaro Fidalgo’s winning goal saved teammate Luis Ángel Malagón from criticism.
- América has 21 points and is three units away from being among the top six.
- Fidalgo made a crucial return to action after a two-game absence.