Apertura 2008: Week 4

By: Albert | August 20th, 2008

Jaguares vs Atlante, 1-1, We start of this past week’s coverage with Jaguares almost getting a good result. Batista was back, Bautista also, but they couldnt pull out the win, Itamar did get a goal, but failed a penalty that could have won the game. ‘El Hobbit’ scored the goal for Atlante. Christian Bermudez has been playing good as of late and even during Superliga. Keep an eye on this guy, his foot skills are incredible.

Pachuca vs America, 1-1, This was a good game. America goes down 1 man for some rough play. Pachuca goes up by 1, then with a man down America ties it. America had some chances though. Cabañas hits the post twice, and Esqueda hits the crossbar once. Worst of all was Pachuca, who had a chance at an open net about 2 yards away from goal and the dude launches it above the cross bar. Pachuca’s defense seems to have some weaknesses to allow America back in it and have good opportunities while down a man.

Monterrey vs Tecos, 2-4, The revenge of De Pinho! Tecos is cruising and with 2 goals from Robert De Pinho and 1 from the old man Rodrigo Ruiz, then another goal assisted by De Pinho, Tecos owned Monterrey. Lavolpe was in the stands.

Atlas vs San Luis, 0-1, San Luis is just a solid team. They get the result, they play good defense, they score when needed. Even away in Jalisco, they took it to Atlas and played efficient ball.

Toluca vs Puebla, 3-1, The return of Zinha! Just for a bit but it seems he is back. Toluca gets a win and Puebla head coach talks trash afterwards. Its always good to watch this animated head coach, Mr. Jose Luis Sola. He flamed the refs for a red card that was given to rookie player Rodrigo Salinas on a tackle. It wasnt totally malicious but a hard tackle. Sola, was upset, started blaming the ref and got up saying he didn’t want to get fined or punished so it would be better if he left.

Necaxa vs Chivas, 2-2, Chivas new goalkeeper made a grave error in this match, letting a ball slip underneath him and in the goal. Sometimes he plays well, and other times, no.

Santos vs Indios, 3-0, Santos finally gets a win against a dismal Indios team. Arce scored one, and the other ‘Mexican’ Vuouso missed a penalty. He is preparing for his stint on the Mexican National Team.

Morelia vs Pumas, 1-0, Pumas played conservative and gave up the point. A late goal by Elias Hernandez put Pumas away.

Tigres vs Cruz Azul, this match will happen at a later date as CA is in Spain on a tour.

Hasta Luego