America held to a 1-1 draw by Pachuca in Concacaf Champions Cup Semifinals
An intense battle unfolded on the field as America faced off against a determined Pachuca in the First leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup Semifinals on Tuesday, April 23 at the Azteca Stadium. Despite America’s efforts to maintain their attacking rhythm, they were unable to secure a victory and ended up settling for a 1-1 draw against a resilient Pachuca.
The Eagles came out strong, launching multiple attacks in the initial minutes of the match, but their forwards Diego Valdés and Henry Martin failed to capitalize on the opportunities. However, America managed to take the lead in the 14th minute with a goal from Alejandro Zendejas after a well-executed play by Henry.
Nevertheless, Pachuca quickly responded with a goal of their own as Andrés Micolta found the back of the net with a header from a direct free kick, leveling the score at 1-1. Despite both teams’ efforts, neither could break the deadlock in the second half. Pachuca’s away goal gives them the advantage heading into the second leg in Hidalgo, leaving America with the task of scoring to advance.
The match ended in a draw, setting the stage for an exciting second leg as America and Pachuca battle it out in the Concacaf Champions Cup Semifinals. Stay tuned for more updates on this gripping showdown between two fierce competitors.