SUMMARY
90+5´
The match ends at the Azteca, América and Pachuca leave everything for the second leg.
90+2´
Igor Lichnovsky commits a foul on Salomón Rondon and the referee gives the Chilean a yellow card.
90´
The referee says that five additional minutes will be added to the second half.
87´
Javairo puts a cross into the box looking for Henry Martín but Carlos Moreno is much better at getting to the ball.
83´
Henry Martín is caught offside and misses a clear option for América
80´
Now it is Micolta who falls to the field after being hit by the ball, the player is slowly getting back on his feet.
76´
Gustavo Cabral comes off and Barreto enters in his place, the Tuzos player was unable to continue in the match.
74´
The game is stopped again, Gustavo Cabral has a sore calf and is already receiving medical attention.
70´
Change in América, Zendejas and Dos Santos leave, Javairo and Richard Sánchez enter.
67´
Jonathan Dos Santos hits a long-range shot and the ball goes just wide of the post, the Mexican player came close to scoring a great goal.
65´
A great cross by Micolta, Diego Valdés was left alone inside the area and the scorer of the Tuzos' goal made a great defensive sweep.
62´
Berlanga receives a yellow card after a foul on Quiñones.
58´
Igor Lichnovsky is receiving medical attention at midfield.
56´
Salomón Rondon loses possession of the ball and the eagles almost get into trouble with the Tuzo striker.
54´
Erick Sánchez's shot and Malagón keeps the ball, the Tuzos are on top of América.
50´
Diego Valdés hits it from long distance and the ball goes over the crossbar.
49´
Great cross by Dos Santos over Salomon Rondo and America regains possession.
46´
The action resumes at the Estadio Azteca, as América and Pachuca look to take the lead in the second half.
45+3´
At the end of the first half, América and Pachuca tied with goals by Alejandro Zendejas and Micolta respectively.
45´
The referee adds 3 minutes to the first half.
43´
PACHUCA COMES CLOSE! Rondón's shot goes over the goal and almost scores the second goal for Los Tuzos.
39´
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL FOR PACHUCA! MIKOLTA MAKES A GREAT SAVE AND TIES THE MATCH, THE TUZOS HAVE ALREADY SCORED.
37´
Foul, Pachuca has an indirect free kick and Pachuca has a chance to tie the match.
34´
PACHUCA COMES CLOSE! Idrissi hit the goal with everything he had, but Luis Ángel Malagón got a hand to keep out Pachuca's first goal.
31´
Chicote Calderón is fouled and the referee calls a set piece for América.
29´
Alejandro Zendejas' shot is blocked by Carlos Moreno and Pachuca is saved from a possible second goal by América.
27´
Lichnovsky rejoins the match, everything continues normally at the Azteca Stadium.
26´
Igor Lichnovsky is lying on the field, the Chilean is in mourning and medical attention enters the field.
25´
Diego Valdés failed to get on the end of Alvaro Fidalgo's through ball and the Eagles missed a clear chance.
22´
Chiquito Sanchez hits it from long distance but the shot goes into the hands of Malagon.
20´
Salomón Rondon shoots inside the area but Malagón sends a corner kick, great save by América's goalkeeper.
18´
Fidalgo passed to Diego Valdés but the Chilean was in an advanced position.
15´
THE SECOND GOAL IS CLOSE! Valdés hits it from outside the area and the ball goes over, the eagles almost scored another goal at the start of the match.
12´
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOL FOR AMÉRICA, ZENDEJAS SHOOTS A SHOT THAT BEATS CARLOS MORENO AND THE EAGLES ALREADY WIN IT.
11´
Chiquito Sanchez's shot went over the crossbar, Pachuca had already tried to get into the match.
10´
Attempted cross by Chicote Calderón but Berlanga makes a good cover and sends the ball wide.
8´
foul on Julián Quiñones in midfield, a set piece for the Azulcremas.
7´
Long pass from Gustavo Cabral to Salomón Rondón but Sebastián Cáceres makes a sensational cover and the Uruguayan recovers possession for América.
5´
Diego Valdés' shot hits the wall and América gives up a clear scoring chance very early in the match.
3´
At the moment, possession of the ball is very tight in the midfield, also, there is no great entry in the Azteca but it is expected to improve as the minutes go by.
1´
THE FIRST 45 MINUTES KICK OFF BETWEEN AMÉRICA AND PACHUCA IN THE FIRST LEG OF THE CONCACAF CHAMPIONS CUP SEMIFINAL.
IN A FEW MOMENTS WE WILL BEGIN
In a couple of moments we will start broadcasting the match between Club América and Pachuca, the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal.
LINE-UP LIST
This is the starting lineup that the América Eagles will send to the field of the Azteca Stadium to face the Tuzos of Pachuca in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals.
📋 ¡Así saldrá @ClubAmerica en esta noche de semifinal! #ConcaChampions pic.twitter.com/LdZIDACaz6
— Concacaf Champions Cup (@TheChampions) April 24, 2024
LINE-UP LIST
This is the starting eleven that the América Eagles will send to the Estadio Azteca to face the Pachuca Tuzos in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals.
¡Los 1⃣1⃣ @Tuzos que jugarán la ida de la semifinal están listos! 👀#ConcaChampions pic.twitter.com/mJkYJ6sviR
— Concacaf Champions Cup (@TheChampions) April 24, 2024
WHY WOULD THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS AFFECT THE FINAL?
Although the match, if held in Mexico, would take place after the polls close (at 6:00 p.m. according to the schedule), the country's security attention would be completely focused on that issue. This would mean that there would be no margin to set up a special security device for the event, nor for possible fan celebrations in case the home team wins.
COULD THE DATE OF THE FINAL BE MOVED?
In the scenario in which a Mexican team reaches the final of the CONCACAF tournament, the body will face the need to change the date of the match or move the match to an alternative venue outside of Mexico. CONCACAF will have approximately one month to make a decision on the matter, since once the semifinals of the tournament are concluded, it will have the opportunity to define how to address this situation.
THE MOST WINNING TEAMS
The history of the CONCACAF Champions Cup is mostly dominated by Mexico, with a total of 38 titles won during its participation. America's 7 championships stand out, followed by Cruz Azul's 6, and Rayados and Pachuca's 5. Other Mexican teams that have lifted the trophy include Chivas, Puebla, León, Tigres, Toluca and Atlante. However, the second country with the most titles in this tournament is Costa Rica, with a total of 3, of which Saprissa, the most successful team in its league, has contributed 3 of them.
ANOTHER PRIZE IN ADDITION TO THE MONEY
The team that is crowned champion in this edition of the Concachampions will have the privilege of participating in the 2025 Club World Cup, which will be held in the United States in a new format with the presence of 32 teams. So far, Monterrey, Seattle Sounders and León have already qualified for the Concacaf zone.
JUICY PRIZE
In previous editions of CONCACAF's main club tournament, the prize for the champion was a mere US$500,000, a figure significantly lower than the prizes offered in other tournaments around the world. However, for the 2024 edition, Concacaf has decided to change this situation by increasing the prize money considerably. The winning team of this year's Concachampions will receive the sum of US$5 million in distributions and prizes, which represents a substantial increase compared to previous years.
WE STILL DON'T KNOW WHAT WILL HAPPEN WITH THE GRAND FINAL
The date of the grand final of the Concacaf tournament is set for June 2. It has not yet been determined which teams will contest this exciting final or where it will be held, as it cannot be scheduled in Mexico due to the federal elections to be held on that day.
THE FINAL STRAIGHT
The decisive stage of the Concacaf Champions League 2024 is approaching. The next champion will be one of the following teams: América, Pachuca, Columbus Crew or Monterrey. Once again, Liga MX teams have shown their dominance in the tournament, although it is important to remember that the current champion is the Seattle Sounders from the United States.
NEW PARTICIPANTS
Pumas and Chivas, two of the most beloved teams in our soccer, will have the opportunity to guarantee their participation in the next edition of the Concacaf Champions Cup with the results they obtain next weekend. UNAM will play Querétaro as visitors, while Guadalajara will face Atlas in the Clásico Tapatío at the Estadio Jalisco.
THE WAIT IS OVER
The wait for the CONCACAF Champions Cup is over, the best actions of the best club-level tournament in North America are back with the best goals, the best plays, the best players and the best controversies on the lawns of the Iberian country.
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What time is America vs Pachuca match?
This is the start time of the game America vs Pachuca of 23th April in several countries:
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United States |
April 23, 2024 |
22:00 ET |
TUDN, ViX, |
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Argentina |
April 23, 2024 |
23:00 |
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Bolivia |
April 23, 2024 |
22:00 |
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Brasil |
April 23, 2024 |
23:00 |
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Chile |
April 23, 2024 |
23:00 |
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Colombia |
April 23, 2024 |
22:00 |
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Ecuador |
April 23, 2024 |
22:00 |
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Spain |
April 24, 2024 |
4:00 |
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Mexico |
April 23, 2024 |
20:00 |
TUDN |
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Peru |
April 23, 2024 |
22:00 |
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Watch out for this Pachuca player:
In this match, we'll need to keep a close eye on Pachuca's goalkeeper, Carlos Moreno. The Mexican not only serves as a solid last line of defense but also provides security between the goalposts for the Tuzos. Furthermore, his outstanding performances have often earned three points for his team.
Watch out for this América player:
For this match, the player to watch will be center forward and national team player; Henry Martin. América's current striker has been a key player in the victories obtained during the season, helping to retain possession of the ball and having a great ability to distribute it in the opponent's field, also, his great right foot is a latent danger for all goalkeepers, so he will be important to get the victory in favor of the Eagles.
The last lineup of Pachuca:
C. Moreno; V. Rodriguez, S. Barreto, J. Berlanga, L. Rodríguez; E. Montiel, P. Pedraza; A. Bautista, R. De la Rosa, A. Dominguez; A. Aguayo Castillo.
América's last lineup:
L. Malagón; L. Fuentes, N. Araujo, R. Juárez, I. Reyes; R. Sánchez, J. Dos Santos; B. Rodríguez, D. Valdés, J. Dilrosun; H. Martín.
The historical record of clashes.
America and Pachuca have faced each other 67 times, with 20 victories for the azulcremas, 14 draws, and 27 victories for the Tuzos, where the balance tilts significantly in favor of the Bella Airosa team. In the goal history, America holds the advantage over Pachuca with 96 goals scored against 94. Their last match dates back to matchday 7 of the Clausura 2024, where Pachuca defeated America 2-1.
The party is gonna be here
Estadio Azteca is a venue located in Mexico City, Mexico and is the cathedral of soccer in Mexico, it is currently the home of Club America and Club America Femenil teams that play their Liga MX and Liga MX Femenil home matches there. Likewise, the "Coloso de Santa Ursula" also serves as the home of the Mexican National Team. It was inaugurated with a friendly match between América and Torino in 1966 and currently has a capacity of 80,000 spectators in its seats. It will soon become the venue for the 2026 World Cup.
What if we thro away the party?
The Tuzos arrive more than confident to this match, and the reason? América has never eliminated Pachuca in any playoff series. The Tuzos have the Eagles well measured, and now they have the opportunity to reaffirm their dominance by taking the first leg at the Azteca. It's worth mentioning that the last time these teams faced each other in a playoff phase was in the Liga MX, in the semifinals of the Clausura 2022, and Pachuca easily ousted the Eagles, who then fell in the Grand Final against Atlas de Guadalajara. Now, the big question is whether this Pachuca squad has what it takes to overcome the Eagles because there doesn't seem to be a clear path for them to be favorites in this series. Currently, it's the Eagles who play beautiful football.
My home is my home
Facing Pachuca is such a headache for América! Let's be honest, the Eagles suffer a lot when it comes to facing the Tuzos, whether it's in the regular season, playoffs, or even in a final. If we take a trip down memory lane to the year 2007, when Cuauhtémoc Blanco still played for the Eagles, the blue and yellow squad suffered a tough defeat after losing the Clausura title that year to a team led by Miguel Calero without any problem. Nowadays, times have led to roster updates, but the story remains the same: Pachuca eliminating América from any series. However, today América has a chance to avenge each of those eliminations as they come in as favorites to win the CONCACAF title. Additionally, the Eagles come from a big win against the New England Revolution in the quarterfinal stage, making it clear that Jardine's boys want the cup.
To make history in CONCACAF
The road continues in the CONCACAF Champions Cup or CONCACAF Champions League, one of the most important international competitions that brings together all the champion, runner-up and best teams of the season in the same competition with a single objective: to select the best club in the North American area and send it to the Club World Cup to represent the level of the region and leave all North and Central American soccer with the flag flying high. In this new competition where the quotas were expanded and therefore, more clubs were able to qualify for this new competition, the last club will be sought to get the ticket to the Club World Cup in 2025 so that it can participate in the first World Cup similar to that of FIFA that is held every four years and can be measured one on one against the best teams in the world, However, to get there, it will have to overcome this quarter-final stage, which will be played in two rounds with the integrated factor of away goals to define a winner in the event that an elimination series ends in a tie.
Kick-off time
The Club America vs Pachuca match will be played at Estadio Azteca in CDMX, CDMX, Mexico. The kick-off is scheduled at 10:15 pm ET.
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