América (0) vs. Pumas (0) – Results

América once again showed a very low level in their game and had another poor exhibition at this time; when the pressure is growing arousnd them. Since it is the worst start to the championship they have had in many years and it did not go beyond 0-0 in their visit to Pumas; who ended up in numerical inferiority, due to the expulsion of Diogo de Oliveira in the 81st minute.

Pumas started the match with everything and, at minute 3, they had a shot on goal against Memo Ochoa by Juan Ignacio Dinenno; but the América goalkeeper keep it out.

América’s response was immediate and, 9 minutes later, Diego Valdés shot on goal from outside the area. Pumas goalkeeper Alfredo Talavera deflected the ball to a corner kick.

After this, the game drastically decreased the level of play by both teams; many inaccuracies that could not be specified by any of the forwards. In the 44th minute, Dinenno tried from mid-range and the ball brushed past Memo Ochoa’s goal.

Second Half

The second half of the game began in the same way that the first half ended; with many inaccuracies on the part of both teams and they simply jumped onto the field of play not to lose; so they proposed a purely defensive game.

The game was a come-and-go but with many shortcomings in the attack by the teams. This game was very important for America; since they have had a terrible start to the championship and the news about this historic team is worrying.

It wasn’t until the 75th minute, when Salvador Reyes, America’s left-back, had a clear scoring chance with a shot on Alfredo Talavera. This play was the only one that was dangerous on the part of America in the Pumas area.

Even America was unable to take advantage of the numerical superiority on the pitch after 81 minutes when the Brazilian Diogo De Oliveira was expelled from the game when he attempted a bicycle kick to score a goal and hit his foot in the face of an America defender.

Concerns continue on the bench of America, there are rumors that this could have been the last game for the Argentine coach Solari, while others point out that he could have one more game to try to vindicate himself and put America on the path to victory.