América lost the National Classic after poor collective performance and individual errors that allowed Chivas to score

America lived one night uphill in the National Classicsurpassed in pace and intensity during long periods of the match. Although they resisted at times thanks to specific defensive interventions, they were unable to maintain balance or generate the offensive weight necessary to change the course of the game.

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The azulcrema goalkeeper recorded three saves against shots that threatened his frame; However, he had responsibility in the 1-0 play, as he remained almost on the goal line before cutting a closed cross towards the six-yard box that ended in the shot of Armando Gonzalez.

The left back was poor in defense and in his movements, while in attack he generated little due to the constant red-and-white siege that limited his offensive deployment, in addition to failing in several passing lines.

The central defender showed difficulties in maintaining the solidity of his line throughout the duel and was portrayed in the goal of Armando Gonzalezsince he lost the brand reference and facilitated the striker’s shot.

The defender had a demanding night in his sector, as the rival besieged the goal for almost 60 minutes; However, he maintained his nerve to deactivate the red-and-white progressions with clearances and blocks on the edges of the area that were key to avoiding a wider score.

The right back showed a low level of football: in defense he was frequently surpassed by his lane and in attack he showed a lack of confidence with imprecise technical gestures.

The azulcrema containment was a breath of oxygen in the face of the red-and-white gale, as it was one of the few with the calm to have the ball and give it meaning; However, the context of the party prevented its influence from transcending beyond the middle zone.

The midfielder did not have his best night as a player America: He had few interventions with the ball and opted for conservative strokes that, furthermore, did not always find a target.

The left winger was the azulcrema player with the greatest imbalance and determination; However, the lack of partners with the same drive isolated him and reduced the danger in the few progressions he managed to generate.

The attacker positioned himself as a second striker in the central lane and his participation was limited and brief, marked by imprecise interventions and his departure from the field after 45 minutes.

The right winger showed a low level due to ball losses, failed dribbles and poor offensive generation, so he was substituted for the complement.

The lack of rhythm in the attacking axis was reflected in little participation in the collective game and little presence in the area, in addition to being contained by the red-and-white central defender Diego Campillo.

Substitutes

(46′) The attacking midfielder showed flashes in passes towards the area with the intention of breaking the opponent’s lines.

(46′) The midfielder had a discreet game, with delayed passes and little confidence in creating imbalance through offensive play.

(72′) The midfielder positioned himself as an outside player and looked uncomfortable in that role, with little participation and blunders in his interventions.

(73′) The forward relieved Henry Martin as a reference in the area, but did not generate shots on goal or successful passing lines.

(80′) The midfielder entered the final stretch of the duel.