América won 4-3 against Santos on Matchday 13 of Apertura 2023 in a duel with a 'rain of goals' at the Azteca Stadium. With this result, the Águilas consolidate themselves at the top of the tournament with 30 points, while Santos is located in 14th with the same number of units.
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The delirious match at the Coloso de Santa Úrsula would begin with a free kick taken by Juan Brunetta, who 'stuck' on the field of play and, with a contribution from Luis Malagón, Santos would give the 'bell' by taking the lead on the scoreboard.
G---L!!!
Juan Brunetta scored from a free kick and Santos already wins at Azteca.#LigaBBVAMX - #Opening2023 - -#Do not miss it pic.twitter.com/gRlcyWC2zc
— Liga BBVA MX (@LigaBBVAMX) October 22, 2023
The American response would not be long in coming, as Henry Martin would take advantage of a great cross coming from the right wing and, with a crossed 'header', he would equalize the score at 14'.
G---L!!!
Great header from Henry Martín to tie the game!!#LigaBBVAMX - #Opening2023 - -#Do not miss it pic.twitter.com/48RpRhjFjH
— Liga BBVA MX (@LigaBBVAMX) October 22, 2023
The advantage would come to the team led by André Jardine after a filtered pass to Julián Quiñones, who tried to beat Carlos Acevedo, however, the goalkeeper would first cover the American attack. The rebound would be left to '33', who would give it up to 'Cabecita' so that the Uruguayan could overtake the Águilas (19').
G---L!!!
Jonathan Rodríguez appeared to score América's second goal against Santos.#LigaBBVAMX - #Opening2023 - -#Do not miss it pic.twitter.com/PTUGy2X7hZ
— Liga BBVA MX (@LigaBBVAMX) October 22, 2023
A 'rain of goals' would continue in the South of Mexico City, since just two minutes later, the Spanish midfielder Álvaro Fidalgo would make a mistake in the start, Brunetta would give up Harold Preciado and the Lagunero striker would tie the score again. commitment, scoring his 9th goal in the Apertura 2023.
G---L!!!
The Goleo Leader!! Harold Preciado tied the game and scored his ninth goal of the Tournament.#LigaBBVAMX - #Opening2023 - -#Do not miss it pic.twitter.com/sRYPXSOvOD
— Liga BBVA MX (@LigaBBVAMX) October 22, 2023
The end of the first half was 'painted yellow' since, given the failure of Quiñones and the great save by Carlos Acevedo on a shot from Leonardo Suárez, it would be Julián himself who would put the capital's team ahead, converting the maximum penalty into compensation time (45+5).
G---L!!!
Julián Quiñones scored from the penalty spot and the Águilas went into halftime with an advantage!!#LigaBBVAMX - #Opening2023 - -#Do not miss it pic.twitter.com/rDcMHdnPoA
— Liga BBVA MX (@LigaBBVAMX) October 22, 2023
In the complementary part, the locals would seek to slow down the pace of the match, however, it would be Emerson who would dare to connect the ball with his right foot and hang the ball in the American corner, making the match 3-3 (52') .
GOOOOLAZO --!
There is a GREAT GAME in the Azteca and in this way, Emerson made it 3-3 to @ClubSantos -- pic.twitter.com/5FYQqmL0OX
— Liga BBVA MX (@LigaBBVAMX) October 22, 2023
The tie seemed not to be worth even a point, so both teams left with 'all their ships' in front. Santos would suffer a goal disallowed and América, from the left foot of Alejandro Zendejas (76') would achieve a new advantage in the Coloso de Santa Úrsula for the Águilas.
G---L!!!
Alejandro Zendejas scored the fourth goal for the Águilas!! The Azulcremas took the lead again.#LigaBBVAMX - #Opening2023 - -#Do not miss it pic.twitter.com/jyPWdm9OYf
— Liga BBVA MX (@LigaBBVAMX) October 22, 2023
For Matchday 14, Santos will return to Comarca Lagunera to face FC Juárez with the aim of getting three points that will keep them in contention for the Play-in positions, while América will visit Sultana del Norte to face Rayados de Monterrey and 'Tano' Ortiz.
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