What seemed complicated Opening 2024 Finally the Atletico San Luis He achieved that after handing leaders Cruz Azul their first defeat of the tournament, going down 3-1. Alfonso Lastras Stadium There he lived a dream with all and sundry Gonzalo Piovi.
The sky machine had imposed conditions In 20 minutesBut two goals at the end of the first half turned the game red and white. Blue Cross They tried to come back, but Potosí's team defended as best they could, opting for counterattacks and eventually getting the three points.
Fans came to the stadium to see this machine Celeste were able to enjoy their good performance, ending 1-0 in favor of Celeste at 32'. Rotondi He tried to complete a first objective center, but another center came out Nacho Rivero who presided over a goal.
In drama, Rivero He received a blow on the back Kata Dominguez And had to be bandaged.
The Return of San Luis
The visitors' celebration was short-lived as a corner kick arrived on 35', which the midfielder headed home. Eduardo Aguila; The ball hit the post, but luckily Pen I was careful to hit the shot into the net and made it 1-1.
This tie cruise prevented Azul from finding the spots the trainer wanted. Martin Anselmi. This is how the first half ended when 7 minutes of extra time was announced.
It was too long, because three minutes later a cross came. Rodrigo Durado That fake went to the post. Once again a player from Potosí finished on the counterattack; This time it was 2-1 and Guemes was sent off by converting the score.
But if this cruise highlights Azul, it's that he doesn't give up. This was proved by a shot Andres Montano A header and a great save from the goalkeeper Andres Sanchez. A mistake by Angel Sepulveda put the ball in front of the goalkeeper. Position.
Peavey was expelled
was Gonzalo Piovi ruled the loss After 74' it was Expelled to one FootDr to Benjamin Caldams While the San Luis player was on the grass. Incredibly, a foul was already marked in favor of Cruz Azul when the central defender lost his head.
San Luis took advantage with a great goal Sanabria in the 81', but the play had to be canceled after a review by VAR, which showed a millimetric offside. Ricardo Chavez. As the game went well, referee Oscar Mejia added 8 minutes, enough for a third.
On a counterattack, San Luis gets a shot Goal deflected by Eric Lira and scored an own goal that sealed the score at 3-1, marking the first defeat for the seemingly invincible Cruz Azul.
