America won its first game in Apertura 2012 this weekend! The game against Jaguares de Chiapas took place at Club America's home stadium in spite of rainy weather conditions. With a 4-2 win, America moves to 4 total points on the Tournament scoreboard while Jaguares remains at 0, this being their second loss of the tournament.
Jaguares came to this match determined not to let Las Aguilas score against them, and their determination was evident. Jaguares player Luis Gabriel Rey scored for his team at minute 32 after two failed attempts of scoring by his teammates. Christian Benitez was not far behind, scoring for America at minute 43, which tied the game at 1-1. The first half of the game ended with neither team scoring a second time.
America turned the tables around almost immediately after the start of the second half. Juan Carlos Medina scored at minute 49 following a pass from Jose Maria Cardenas. However, the 2-1 advantage was short lived. Hugo Gonzalez lost control of a wet ball, giving Leonardo Bedolla an opportunity to tie the game at 2-2.
As El Piojo stated previously, "It would be unacceptable to lose against Jaguares at home." In response, he switched Jesus Molina for Antonio Lopez and what a great idea that was. Lopez scored for America at minute 79, following a play that left the Jaguares goalie dumbfounded! Only 10 minutes later, Christian Benitez scored for a second time during the game, giving America a victory of 4-2.
With Las Aguilas next game scheduled against Atlante next Sunday, the team finds itself in fourth place on the general score board. Now, we must remember that this is just the beginning of the tournament and that there is a long way to go. Having said that, the team has to continue to work hard if they want to find themselves moving on in the finals!
written by Oscar Perez
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