Monterrey vs America Ciudad

Second game of Mexico playoffs, away goal rule does not apply. First game finished 0-0, in case of draw, the team that finished higher on the regular season progresses, Monterrey in our case.

 

Monterrey did not had a good game away to America, where the home team dominated and created better chances, but little in numbers and failed to score. Goalkeeper of Monterrey was in a great day, but Monterrey showed so little things offensively during the match, while they did not threaten at all, even when America was left with ten men to the last ten minutes. Now, the home team advance to the final even with a draw, since they have the upper hand due to better position to the regular season. Monterrey is in a good condition as they have not lost in last five games, and at home they are the best team in Mexico with a 7-3-0 record, and moreover, they have never lost from Club America at home in the final phase of the championship. Their coach does not have any absences and will deploy the best available squad.

 

Club America did not win to their last two games, also they did not scored at all. Their attacking collapse reason is the big drop in performance of their first goalscorer, Cristian Benitez. Anyway, they are optimistic about this game, as they have one of the best away teams to the league, already won the last three games away from home. To pass to the final they need only the win. America will be lined up without basic right back Aguilar and main left midfielder Berman.

 

Monterrey should play a very careful game, like the first one away to America, and keep a low score as they progress even with a draw.