Things switched up on matchday 10, but now that round 11 has unwrapped, the new leaders, América, have managed to establish their position at the top of the Apertura MX 2023, getting a full 3-point lead as they are in the midst of a winning streak.
Tigres, who was right behind them, only managed to get a draw in their last match. This allowed the leaders to create a gap at the top.
San Luis continues to grow desperate, as the former leader has lost another match, slowing their attempts to catch up to the top, and Toluca has managed to slowly climb their way to the 5th spot, with 3 draws in a row.
Things get more and more interesting as we go forth, so it is time to break down what has been taking place in the last matchday.
Apertura MX Matchday 11 Roundup: Puebla 1 – 1 Monterrey
When:
Tuesday, October 3 at 7:00 p.m. ET in the Estadio Cuauhtemoc
Moneyline odds:
Puebla +330
Monterrey -130
Draw Offs:
+295
Where Can I Watch?
Monterrey still has not exploited the power that, at least on paper, its team has. At the Cuauhtémoc Stadium, its football level was barely enough to rescue a 1-1 draw against Club Puebla.
‘Rayados’ returned to activity after the painful defeat in the ‘Clásico Regio’ and after not having activity last weekend and with a goal from Rogelio Funes Mori, they managed to take a point from Angelópolis, in an even game, with alternating dominance and clear scoring opportunities for both teams.
Puebla surprised all and in the 15th minute took the lead on the scoreboard with a goal from Guillermo Martínez, at a time when the locals were better and dominated the process of the match. Those from the north started the game on the defensive and woke up until they found themselves down on the scoreboard.
As soon as they were overwhelmed, those led by Tano Ortiz reacted and began to press and play on Puebla’s area, which could not stand much, and when the clock struck minute 30, the draw came with a goal from Funes Mori after a pass from Jordi Cortizo.
In the end, the defenses closed and points were distributed at the Cuauhtémoc Stadium, where Club Puebla has not won since Matchday 6 when they defeated FC Juárez by the slightest difference.
Apertura MX Matchday 11 Roundup: América 4 – 0 Pachuca
When:
Tuesday, October 3 at 9:00 p.m. ET in the Estadio Azteca
Moneyline odds:
América -163
Pachuca +430
Draw Offs:
+320
Where Can I Watch?
After just over 90 minutes at the Coloso de Santa Úrsula, the ‘Águilas’ defeated the ‘Tuzos’ 4-0 with goals from Henry Martín, Alejandro Zendejas, Julián Quiñones and ‘Cabecita’ Rodríguez. It was not even interesting after America showcased such dominance over their opponents.
With this result, André Jardine’s team remains in first position in the general table and directs its head directly to the Fiesta Grande of Mexican soccer.
Now, those from Coapa travel to the Mexican Pacific to face Mazatlán next Friday, October 6, on the Kraken Stadium field, where they will seek to secure their classification with 5 games left to play.
Apertura MX Matchday 11 Roundup: Pumas 4 – 0 Queretaro
When:
Wednesday, October 4 at 7:00 p.m. ET in the Estadio Olimpico Universitario
Moneyline odds:
Pumas -139
Queretaro +380
Draw Offs:
+285
Where Can I Watch?
Pumas had a great night and beat Querétaro. Those led by Turco Mohamed were vastly superior to the ‘Gallos’ and took the 4-0 victory with a double from Juan Ignacio Dinenno, a goal from Nathan Silva, and an own goal from Emanuel Gularte.
The Felines reached 18 points and will try to take a key step towards qualification this Saturday when they visit Cruz Azul at the Azteca Stadium.
The swollen score gives the impression of a perfect game by the Felines, although the reality is that everything was a consequence of errors by the White Roosters.
The visitors had dominated in 15 minutes, with two clear shots on goal that goalkeeper Julio González responded perfectly. However, the minutes progressed and everything changed. Pumas could not enter the rival area through the middle, so they began to search on the wings. Adrián Aldrete decided to center, even though the ball was at mid-height – and far from Dinenno – Emanuel Gularte swept over and sent the ball into his own goal (25′) to begin the beatdown.
Apertura MX Matchday 11 Roundup: Tigres 2 – 2 Toluca
When:
Wednesday, October 4 at 9:00 p.m. ET in the Estadio Universitario
Moneyline odds:
Tigres -131
Toluca +350
Draw Offs:
+290
Where Can I Watch?
Tigres let the victory slip away on Matchday 11 of Apertura 2023 after they tied two goals against Toluca in a game that they seemed to be destined to win, if not for a dramatic goal from the Scarlets to rescue the tie.
With this result, those led by Robert Dante Siboldi remain in second place with 23 points, while those led by Ignacio Ambriz are fifth with 15.
The start of the match was comfortable for the local team, but they missed the chance to get on the score, since the Red Devils’ defense started asleep, giving away many balls at the start.
However, they could not take advantage of it to reflect it on the scoreboard, and the clearest was a shot by André-Pierre Gignac on the edge of the area after a pass from Diego Lainez, but Tiago Volpi deflected the ball.
After 3 goals, when it seemed that the locals had won, Robert Morales appeared to tie the game at 94′, in a play that appeared out of nowhere after a rebound in the area.
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