Stalemate in Mexico: Chivas and Pumas Play Out Frustrating 0-0 Draw, Crushing Their Liga MX Hopes

Stalemate in Mexico: Chivas and Pumas Play Out Frustrating 0-0 Draw, Crushing Their Liga MX Hopes

November 3, 2024 Catherine Williams - Chief Editor News

Pumas were the one who got the best dividends from the bland Akron Stadium by staying in sixth place with 25 points; Chivas was in ninth place with 22 points.

MEXICO CITY (AP) – Chivas the Cougars They settled for a 0-0 draw in Guadalajara this Saturday, thus wasting the opportunity to make solid progress with a view to getting closer to direct distribution to the league Apertura Tournament Mexican.

Pumas were the one who got the best dividends from the bland Akron Stadium by staying in sixth place with 25 points; Chivas was in ninth place with 22 points.

With two days left until the end of the regular period, between Pumas (the last team in the immediate qualification zone) and Atlas, in 10th place, there are only five units.

In the game, both teams canceled each other out, creating a few approaches.

The best options came in the final stretch, first when defender Jesús Orozco, from Chivas, dared to take a long shot that went into the top corner, but was deflected by goalkeeper Gil Alcalá.

In stoppage time, Colombian Pumas midfielder José Caicedo connected with a cross header, which unfortunately hit the post.

THE LIGHT OF MONTERRE AT HOME

Sergio Canales scored a first-half double to lead Rayados to a 4-0 home win over Atlas, a result that saw them take a firm step towards direct qualification for the league.

Canales achieved his second double of the course with six goals and 40 minutes; Germán Berterame (13) and Johan Rojas (68) also hit the nets.

Monterrey rose to 4th place with 28 units. He already has 16 games after developing his match against Puebla a few weeks ago. Atlas remained in 10th place with 20 points.

PAULINHO MARCA DOS BY TOLUCA

Portuguese Paulinho scored a double as Toluca drew 2-2 with León.
Paulinho reinforced himself as the top scorer by reaching 12 goals, thanks to his goals in the 60th and 87th minutes. León had taken the lead with goals from Stiven Mendoza (15) and José Alvarado (57).

The draw leaves Toluca in second place with 32 points and with one of the direct passes to the league. The emerald team was 11th with 17 points.

In one other game, San Luis beat Puebla 2-0 with goals from Sébastien Salles-Lamonge (45 + 4) and Yan Phillipe (50).

San Luis is 5th with 26 points; Puebla is 12th with 14.

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