Playoffs
Qualification to Liguilla: 1st leg is done!
By: Albert |
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This past Wednesday and Thursday were the 1st leg of the qualification for Atlas, Necaxa, Pachuca and San Luis.
The first match on Wednesday between Pachuca and San Luis was exciting and with 2 red cards it will have an impact for the return leg on Saturday. The game ended in 0-1 win for San Luis […]
Category: Playoffs
Tags: Another title for Pachuca as Blanco bows out
By: Chris | No Comments
Whoever is making the title cases for Pachuca is a busy man at the moment. The Tuzos just keep adding to their collection, as they claimed the Clausura title, thanks to a 1-1 draw Sunday night against América, to win on aggregate 3-2.
With the title, Pachuca is now the reigning champions of Mexico, CONCACAF, and […]
Pachuca, Puebla grab early advantages
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A well-rested Pachuca came close to sewing up the Clausura championship, as they won 2-1 Friday night in the Azteca against América.
Two second-half goals from Juan Carlos Cacho put the Tuzos ahead 2-0 before a late penalty from Cuauhtémoc Blanco left the Águilas with a chance in Sunday’s return leg.
Pachuca had not played in […]
Cruz Azul update
By: Chris | 2 Comments
The trials of Cruz Azul, who I mentioned in yesterday’s post, have taken a turn for the worst, as the Mexican press is reporting that the team has been eliminated from the Clausura semifinals.
The suspension only lasts for one game, but with the team’s next game being the return leg of the semifinals tomorrow at […]
FRANTIC FRIDAY! News galore!
By: Chris | No Comments
First things first, the opening legs of the semifinals for the Clausura title both took place on Thursday, with Pachuca and América both taking advantages into Sunday’s return legs.
Pachuca opened the day with a 3-1 win at Cruz Azul behind two goals from Christian Giménez. The Tuzos led 2-0 before Jared Borgetti scored on a […]
Clausura semifinals preview
By: Chris | No Comments
Four teams are left in the Clausura playoffs, with the action getting underway tonight.
Both of the first legs will be played tonight while the return legs will be played Sunday night.
Pachuca v. Cruz Azul
Thursday:
Pachuca at Cruz Azul - 7 PM ET / 6 PM CT / 4 PM PT
Sunday:
Cruz Azul at Pachuca - 9 PM […]
Copa Libertadores preview: América v. Santos (Brasil)
By: Chris | 2 Comments
Wednesday, May 16
América vs. Santos FC at México DF
8:45 PM ET / 7:45 PM CT / 5:45 PM PT live
Fox Sports en Español
Only one Mexican team remains in the Final 8 of the Copa Libertadores, as they hope to keep a streak alive of having at least one Mexican team in the semifinals for the […]
All top seeds go through: Where’s the fun in that?
By: Chris | 1 Comment
The quarterfinals of the Clausura playoffs are in the books, with the top four seeds all surviving to move forward.
Saturday’s two return legs saw Chivas and Cruz Azul go through at the expense of Tigres and Tecos, respectively.
Saturday’s match in Guadalajara saw Chivas run off Tigres 3-2, moving forward on a 6-4 aggregate score.
Leading […]
Clausura playoffs preview
By: Chris | No Comments
It’s time! On Wednesday the Final 8 gets underway, with one team taking home the Clausura title, with 7 others going home disappointed.
Matchups:
1. Pachuca vs. 8. Santos
Thursday: Pachuca at Santos - Azteca America - 7 PM ET / 6 PM CT / 4 PM PT live
Sunday: Santos at Pachuca - Azteca America - 9 PM […]
A look at the quarterfinals
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This is the dream of the Final 8 remaining in the Clausura playoffs, which will begin this Wednesday. 8 teams, all with something to prove, with one keeping a close eye on a bigger prize.
Team by team, seed by seed:
1. Pachuca - A team that’s won it all in the last few months, including the […]
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