Tonight, the Tuzos they opened the curtain of Scream Mexico C22 with a triumph in front of Athletic of San Luis (2-0), in the presentation of Guillermo Almada on the bench, in a match played at Alfonso Lastras.
Barely a minute went into the match when the visit first knocked on the door through a shot “with poison” by Víctor Guzmán, in a free kick, which was stopped by Marcelo Barovero.
At 7 ‘they were close again after a corner, in which, after two headshots, Romario Ibarra failed to connect the ball, already with the goal open.
The rojiblancos reacted until the 27th minute, when Rubens Sambueza sent “a bombshell” to Germán Berterame, who, without a mark, did not connect the ball comfortably and missed an incredible one.
Second later, the Tuzos arrived in the area after a whiplash, leaving the action at the feet of Ibarra, who eluded the rival and took a cannon shot that exploded the crossbar.
The meeting had its best actions before the first half hour of the game, because now Facundo Waller had the play on his feet to open the scoring; however, he gave no direction to his cross shot.
At 39 ‘, Luis Chávez still had the confidence to take a left-footed shot from medium distance, which deflected Trapito with the cuticle, enough for the ball to hit the crossbar again.
For the complement, again the Hidalgo went to the attack and once Ibarra took a shot at the goal, which was barely deflected by the rear.
Pachuca’s efforts paid off at 59 ‘, when Pocho reached the baseline to send a cross to the arrival of Nicolás Ibáñez, who finished first to beat Barovero and make it 1-0.
The ADSL tried to find the equalized at 72 ‘, with a mid-distance shot, which went over the blue and white cabin.
Los Tuzos had another clear shot to increase their lead to 85 ‘, in a counterattack that Avilés Hurtado failed to capitalize on, who took a low shot, dramatically deflected by Trapito with his foot.
In added time they still generated another after a half turn from Romario, who went above the goal.
In the end, Nico sealed his double at 90 + 4 ‘after taking a maximum penalty, which José Lozano committed against Kevin Álvarez.
Pachuca added their first three points of the championship, which give them confidence to receive, on their next visit, to Guadalajara, on January 16.
Alejandro Velazquez
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