Cruz Azul edge seven-goal thriller against América

Cruz Azul made a strong start and went ahead in the 19th minute when E. Lira finished with J. Paradela providing the assist. Paradela added a second in the 35th minute, assisted by C. Rodríguez, and the home side extended their lead before half-time when J. Orozco scored in the 45th minute with Paradela setting him up.

Club América pulled one back in the 52nd minute through B. Rodríguez, but Cruz Azul restored their three-goal cushion when G. Fernández scored in the 72nd minute, assisted by E. Lira. The visitors mounted a late comeback in stoppage time. M. Borja scored in the 90th minute to make it 4-3, and Ó. Perea equalised moments later with K. Álvarez providing the assist. However, the final whistle came before Club América could find a winner, giving Cruz Azul a 4-3 victory over Club América.