Pumas UNAM vs América: result for April 20, goals, summary and next date

The UNAM Pumas came back from a goal down and beat América (10 men) 2-1 this Sunday at the Estadio Olimpico Universitario, thanks to a decisive goal from Leo Suárez, which ended the team’s eight-game unbeaten streak. the visitors in Liga MX.

Suárez put the UNAM Pumas ahead in the 60th minute. The attacking midfielder shot low into the right corner after combining with Ulíses Rivas.

The victory for Gustavo Lema’s team also came thanks to a goal from Rivas, and Henry Martín scored for the visitors.

Brian Rodríguez showed América a direct red card in the middle added time.

Martín had opened the scoring for André Jardine’s men in the 20th minute from the penalty spot, with a low shot that slipped into the left corner after a free kick by Álex Zendejas on Pablo Monroy. However, the advantage did not last long, as Rivas, with a header from a set piece, equalized the contest six minutes before the break. Suárez provided the assist. This spurred the hosts on, who scored the winning goal in the 60th minute.

The Pumas’ victories broke a four-game winless streak (0 wins, 2 draws, 2 losses) against América in the tournament that began on February 27, 2022.

DID YOU KNOW?

The locals saw their streak of 303 minutes without conceding a goal in Liga MX cut short. Prior to the game, they had not allowed a league opponent to score since a goal by Juan Domínguez in their March 18 loss to Toluca.

Highlights

CONSEQUENCES:

With a streak of three games without winning as a visitor (0 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss), América is at the top of the table with 32 points, tied with Toluca after 16 Clausura dates.

The UNAM Pumas occupy ninth place with 26 points, six less than América, leader of the table after 16 games. The UNAM Pumas are undefeated in nine consecutive games (wins, 6 draws, 3 losses, 0) in the league playing at home, a streak that began against Juárez on January 14.

ON THE GOAL SCORES:

Martín’s goal means he has scored in consecutive league games.

INJURY REPORT:

Pumas suffered a double injury in the second half, first losing Leo Suárez in the 76th minute and then Pablo Monroy in the 84th minute.

INFLUENCE OF THE VAR:

The VAR did not annul any play.