Chivas Advances to Semifinals with 1-0 Victory: Toluca Ends with One Less Player and a Disallowed Goal

The Chivas team managed to advance to the semifinals after winning 1-0 on aggregate. Toluca ended up being one less and had a goal disallowed for offside.

With the result, the flock could face América in the semifinals if Cruz Azul beats Pumas. If Pumas advances, they would face América and Chivas against the winner of the Clásico Regio.

Minute 90: The game is over

90′ Chivas advances to the semifinals.

82′ The flock is saved by offside

Minute 79: Goal by Alexis Vega

79′ The Toluca team gets the first of the game after a great goal from Alexis Vega.

Minute 58: They are left with one less

58′ Brian García is sent off for a harsh tackle on Beltrán.

Minute 1: The game starts

1′ The match starts

The second semi-finalist this Saturday, May 11, 2024, will be defined in the second leg match between Toluca vs Chivas. The match will be played at 8 p.m. central Mexico time and will be played at the Nemesio Díez Stadium.

In the first leg, Chivas managed to win 1-0 with a goal from Víctor Guzmán. So the flock has the advantage, although for Toluca to qualify they need to tie the overall score. So they require a goal.

That is why a fairly close match is expected as the flock will seek to avoid a goal or expand their advantage, while the devils, at home, will try to have dominance and ensure their passage.

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The history of Toluca vs Chivas in the Quarterfinals

This confrontation has already occurred three times in the Quarterfinals. On all three occasions, Toluca has closed the series at home and has managed to advance to the semifinals. Situation why he looks favorite tonight.

The three times they have played in the Quarterfinals were in the 2001 Winter League, Apertura 2002 and Apertura 2012.

Of the six games they have played in the Quarterfinals, Toluca has won four, Chivas one and they have drawn one. In all games they have scored two or more goals between both teams.

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2024-05-12 04:41:47
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