Club América Bests Monarcas Morelia 3-2 in SuperLiga™ Group Stage B Play at TOYOTA PARK

Federico Insua nets 85th minute game-winner for América

 

BRIDGEVIEW, IL (August 1, 2007) – TOYOTA PARK played host tonight to SuperLiga™ Group Stage B play as Club América defeated Monarcas Morelia 3-2 in front of 10,623 energetic fans in Bridgeview, Ill. A goal from América midfielder Juan Mosqueda in the 17th minute opened up scoring for the night, followed by forward Salvador Cabañas’ penalty kick tally in the 56th minute. Morelia answered back in the 67th minute off a goal from forward Gonzalo Choy and a 73rd minute strike from forward Luis Landin, but a game-winner from defender Fedrico Insua clinched the victory for América.

 

Club Amèrica began attacking early, almost marking the first tally in the 7th minute as midfielder Juan Mosquesa slipped a ball from just outside the box, slightly right of center, to forward Santiago Fernandez running into space to his left.  Fernandez took two touches and in the absence of pressure from Morelia, ripped a shot that sailed just wide of the right post.

 

América opened scoring in the 17th minute of play with a as forward Santiago Fernandez received a pass at the penalty spot, but under pressure, he flicked a pass as he dropped to the turf.  Mosqueda, streaking in on the left, recovered the ball and sent a shot from 10 yards out across the goal into the opposite corner past Morelia goalkeeper Moises Munoz as he dove to his left. 

 

Monarcas were unable to capitalize on a scoring opportunity in the 39th minute, as a scramble in front of the net left América unable to clear the ball from 10 yards off the line. Midfielder Jesus Castillo collected the ball at his feet and took a left footed chip shot towards the left side of the goal, but América goalkeeper Armando Navarrete kept the ball out of the net.

 

Club América was awarded a penalty kick opportunity due to a red card ejection issued to Morelia defender Mauricio Romero for tripping up forward Rodrigo Lopez just inside the 18-yard box. América doubled their lead in the 57th minute of play as América forward Salvador Cabañas rocketed the subsequent penalty kick into the left side of the net past Munoz.

 

Monarcas cut the América lead in half in the 67th minute with a tally from forward Gonzalez Choy, who cleaned up a squandered clearance attempt by Navarrete through a crowded play around the 6-yard box. The score was leveled in the 76th minute, as Morelia forward Ever Guzman, positioned at the right post, one-timed an arching pass into the box towards Cabañas on the opposite post.  Cabañas placed the ball around Munoz to knot the game 2-2. 

 

América regained the lead in the 85th minute with a goal from defender Federico Insua. Lopez chipped a pass behind the Morelia defense just inside the left side of the 18-yard box.  Insua ran onto the ball and took a quick shot that flew past Munoz for the game-winning-goal.

   

“Despite having one less man, they pushed everything forward,” said América head coach Luis Tena.  “They played man against man and didn’t back down at all.  In the end, hopefully we entertained the fans.  It’s not every time you get five goals.”

 

Monarcas Morelia Lineup: GK-Moises Munoz (Captain), D-Horacio Cervantes (Ricardo Martinez 68), D-Diego Martinez, D-Mauricio Romero, D-Hugo Sanchez, M-Oscar Carrasco, M-Jesus Castillo, M-Jose Hernandez (Gustavo Trujillo 45), F-Marcio Batista (Ever Guzman 45), F-Gonzalo Choy (Adrian Aldrete 68), F-Luis Landin.

 

Club América Lineup: GK-Armando Navarrete, D-Diego Cervante, D-Rodrigo Inigo, D-Raul Mendoza (Federico Insua 47+), D-Ismael Rodriguez (Captain) (Ricardo Rojas 57), M-Carlos Infante, M-Jose Mosqueda, M-Juan Mosqueda, M-Amando Sanchez, F-Lucas Castroman (Rodrigo Lopez 45), F-Santiago Fernandez (Salvador Cananas 45).

 

Scoring Summary

AME – Juan Mosqueda (Santiago Fernandez) 17

AME – Salvador Cabañas (PK) 56

MOR – Gonzalo Choy (Luis Landin) 67

MOR – Luis Landin (Diego Martinez) 73

AME – Fedrico Insua (Rodrigo Lopez) 85

 

Misconduct Summary

AME – Rodrigo Inigo (Caution, Reckless Foul) 37

MOR – Oscar Carrasco (Caution, Reckless Foul) 47+

MOR – Mauricio Romero (Ejection, Denied Goal Scoring Opportunity) 54

MOR – Horacio Cervantes (Caution, Tackle From Behind) 62

 

Penalty Kicks

AME – Salvador Cabanas (goal) 56

 

Referee: Hugo Leon Guajardo

Referee's Assistants: Arturo Velasquez, Alfonso Delgado

4th Official: Michael Kennedy

Attendance: 10,623

Time of Game: 1:53

Weather: Clear, 84 degrees

 

All Statistics contained in this boxscore are unofficial.