By EFE
01 Dec 2023, 07:39 AM EST
The Chivas of Guadalajaradirected by the Serbian-Spanish coach Velko Paunovic, They beat the UNAM Pumas 1-0 this Thursdayin the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Apertura of Mexican soccer.
In Guadalajara, western Mexico, Fernando Beltrán gave the victory to Chivaswho let go of several scoring opportunities, after beating a rival with almost zero response capacity.
Chivas dominated in the first half, in which they could score at least three goalsbut they met goalkeeper Julio González on a bright night and could only go ahead 1-0.
The first 15 minutes passed with both teams revved up, at a dizzying pace, although with few arrivals from three quarters of the court forward.
In the 23rd minute, González saved Guadalajara by clearing a shot by Fernando González and in the 41st minute Roberto Alvarado put the ball on the crossbar, in two clear scoring plays for the home team.
It was in the 43rd minute that Chivas took advantage with a right-footed goal from Beltránfrom outside the area.
Pumas started the second half better; However, Guadalajara soon recovered the ball, although they insisted on their lack of aim with two failures by Gutiérrez in 60first with a shot against the crossbar, then with a shot saved by goalkeeper González.
In the 73rd minute, the Pumas of Argentine coach Antonio Mohamed let the tie go with a shot from outside by Eduardo Salvioafter which the home team regained dominance, although it generated little on offense.
The return duel will be played on Sunday in Mexico Citywhere Guadalajara only needs not to lose to reach the semifinal.
a couple of hours before Paraguayan Sebastián Olmedo scored a headed goal and gave Puebla a 2-2 draw with champions Tigres UANL.
Guillermo Martínez and Sebastián Olmedo scored for the home team, while the Tigers scored with scores from Sebastián Córdova and Raymundo Fulgencio.
The quarterfinals started this Wednesday when América drew 2-2 at León’s home with two goals from Henry Martín and the San Luis defeated Monterrey 1-0 in its stadiumwith a target by Ricardo Chávez.
This weekend the second leg matches of the top eight phase will be played, On Saturday America will host León and Monterrey to San Luis and on Sunday, in addition to Pumas-Guadalajara, the Tigres will host Puebla.
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