Cruz Azul and América Draw 1-1 in Liga MX Final First Leg
Live Coverage of the Cruz Azul vs América Mexican Liga Bbva Mx Game on ESPN
Cruz Azul and América played out a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the Liga MX Clausura 2024 final on Wednesday night. Henry Martín gave América the lead in the ninth minute, but Julián Quiñones equalized for Cruz Azul just before halftime.
Game Summary
América started the game brightly and took the lead early on when Martín headed home a cross from Álvaro Fidalgo. Cruz Azul struggled to create chances in the first half, but they equalized against the run of play when Quiñones headed in a cross from Carlos Rodríguez.
The second half was a more even affair, with both teams having chances to win the game. Cruz Azul came close to taking the lead when Uriel Antuna hit the post, while América had a chance to win it late on when Fidalgo's free-kick was saved by Jesús Corona.
Conclusion
The draw leaves the tie finely poised ahead of the second leg at the Estadio Azteca next Sunday. Cruz Azul will be confident of winning the title on home soil, but América will be buoyed by their away goal. It promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the Liga MX Clausura 2024 season.
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