The first half started at midday and right from the get go Pumas didn't hesitate to start taking shots at Moises Muñoz's goal. The first half of the game fell in favor of UNAM with the unorganized passes and possession that América had with the ball. For the Americanista it looked as if the ghosts from the Apertura were going to return and give the locals an early advantage at the half. One of the clearest shots for Pumas was when Eduardo Herrera received a through cross, took a clear goal shot, but was denied by Munoz's knee.
The second half went under way and Pumas still tried looking for their 1st goal when Sosa came down the left side of the field, took the ball in, and took a shot at goal. Though Muñoz was able to get his hands on it and then grab it so that he can restart the play from the back.
The goal of the game came in the 52nd minute where Sambueza runs towards UNAM's goal with the ball at his feet. An opposing defender tries knocking him down from behind, but Rubens continues to run in box and takes a shot at goal. Saldivar blocks Sambueza's shot, but Dario Benedetto wins it in the air and scores with a heel kick to put the visitors 1-0.
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After the goal América continued to attack and could've added at least 3 more goals to the score, but ended up settling for a 1-0 win that puts them in 2nd place with 14 points (2 points behind Xolos). As for Pumas they tried finding the equalizer during the closing minutes of the game by having more players go up in offense, but that wasn't enough. The loss for Pumas puts them in 16th place with only 5 points.
América's next game is this upcoming Saturday at 5 and they'll take on Leones Negros at the Azteca Stadium.
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