Pachuca Strikes First in a High-Stakes Clash with América
What a showdown we’ve got this weekend in Liga MX—Pachuca and América locking horns in a game that’s as electric as it gets. We’re talking about one of the most anticipated matches of the Clausura 2025, Jornada 14, held at the always intense Estadio Hidalgo. This game had everything: goals, close calls, drama on the bench, and even some controversy. From the opening whistle, it was clear both sides came to leave it all on the pitch.
Pachuca, still licking their wounds after a tough 3-2 loss to Toluca, came into this match sitting seventh on the table with 21 points. A decent campaign so far with six wins, three draws, and four losses. Meanwhile, América rolled into this clash in red-hot form. They topped the table with 30 points, having dropped just one game all season. Coming off a scoreless draw against Cruz Azul in the Concacaf Champions Cup, they were looking to bounce back with a statement.
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And boy, did Pachuca come out swinging. The highlight? A thunderous goal from Salomón Rondón, who tore through América’s defense and blasted one past Rodolfo Cota to put the Tuzos up 1-0. That goal was a wake-up call for América, who tried to respond with quick transitions and sharp plays. Zendejas had a golden chance to equalize but just couldn’t finish. Moments later, Idrissi missed a critical opportunity after a breakaway—Pachuca could’ve doubled the lead.
América wasn’t without fire. Víctor Dávila came close with a powerful left-footed shot, and Ramírez threatened the Pachuca backline on a solo run. But the Tuzos stayed organized and hungry. Kennedy was brought down in the box in a moment that sparked penalty shouts, but the referee waved it off. On the other side, André Jardine, América’s head coach, couldn’t hold his frustration and was booked with a yellow for dissent.
The tension was everywhere—Pedro Pedraza escaped a yellow for a rough challenge, Zendejas missed again in a crucial moment, and every mistake carried weight. Injuries hit América too, with Alan Cervantes forced off and replaced by 'Chiquito' Sánchez.
And here's the kicker—this match wasn’t even officially televised in the U.S. due to legal issues between the clubs and TUDN. América tried to salvage things by streaming through social media, potentially using SeeUPlay’s stadium cameras. That alone added a unique twist to the evening—fans scrambling to catch glimpses of the action however they could.
At the end of the day, this wasn’t just a match; it was a story unfolding in real time—two heavyweights battling not just for points, but for pride, momentum, and bragging rights. Whether you're a fan of the relentless Tuzos or the ever-confident Águilas, this one kept you on edge the entire 90 minutes. The Liga MX drama continues, and this chapter? It was fire.
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