The Saturday matches of date 9 have concluded. On Saturday, September 21, four matches were played that provided a significant result for Cruz Azul, allowing them to retain the lead in the Apertura 2024, taking advantage of Monterrey’s performance; meanwhile, America is struggling in the lower-middle part of the standings.
CRUZ AZUL BEATS CHIVAS AND CLAIMS TOP SPOT!
Cruz Azul narrowly defeated Chivas at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, reaching 22 points to stay at the top of the Apertura 2024, also benefiting from the goalless draw involving Monterrey (20 points) against Mazatlán.
AMERICA FALLS SHORT AND STRUGGLES ONCE MORE!
Currently positioned 10th, America (13 points) could only manage a draw against Necaxa in the final moments of the game.
The Eagles were trailing on the scoreboard for a significant portion of the match and managed to rescue a point thanks to a goal from Henry Martín as the game was nearing its conclusion.
CHIVAS DROPS OUT OF THE TOP 5!
Following their 1-0 defeat to Cruz Azul, Chivas fell out of the Top 5 in the standings after Pumas secured a victory over Tijuana at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario.
The felines achieved victory with a late goal from Ignacio Pussetto.
NACHO RIVERO SCORED AND KEVIN MIER SHINED AS A HERO 🤯
Cruz Azul defeated Chivas with a narrow margin at the end of the Saturday matchday; be on the lookout for dangerous plays ⚽🎥#CentralFOX https://t.co/4fnZQTHoW0
— FOX Sports MX (@FOXSportsMX) September 22, 2024
RESULTS FROM MATCHDAY 9!
– Atlas 1-0 Querétaro
– Puebla 2-3 Pachuca
– León 1-0 San Luis
– Necaxa 1-1 America
– Monterrey 0-0 Mazatlán
– Cruz Azul 1-0 Guadalajara
– Pumas 1-0 Tijuana
– Santos 2-0 Toluca
– FC Juárez 0-1 Tigres
‘NECAXA IS A DIRECT RIVAL’ 😬🦅⚽#CentralFOX Andre Jardine praised the draw that América managed against Necaxa, stating they are currently a direct rival for the Eagles.https://t.co/HM55cXlyu3
— FOX Sports MX (@FOXSportsMX) September 22, 2024
GENERAL STANDINGS OF THE APERTURA 2024: UPDATED POSITIONS ON MATCHDAY 9!
1. Cruz Azul | 22 points | +13 GD
2. Tigres | 20 points | +8 GD
3. Monterrey | 19 points | +2 GD
4. Toluca | 18 points | +8 GD
5. Pumas | 16 points | +3 GD
6. Guadalajara | 14 points | +7 GD
7. San Luis | 14 points | +3 GD
8. Atlas | 14 points | 0 GD
9. Tijuana | 14 points | -2 GD
10. America | 13 points | +1 GD
11. Necaxa | 12 points | +5 GD
12. Puebla | 11 points | -4 GD
13. Pachuca | 9 points | -5 GD
14. Santos | 8 points | -6 GD
15. Mazatlán | 7 points | -4 GD
16. León | 7 points | -6 GD
17. Querétaro | 7 points | -11 GD
18. FC Juárez | 4 points | -11 GD
The Saturday journey of the date 9 came to an end. This Saturday, September 21 four matches were played, delivering significant results for Cruz Azul, who maintained the leadership of the Apertura 2024 while Monterrey struggled, allowing their rivals to close in. At the same time, America is stagnating in the middle-lower part of the classification.
CRUZ AZUL KNOCKED OUT CHIVAS AND IS THE BOSS!
Cruz Azul defeated Chivas by the minimum at the Estadio Ciudad Deportiva with a final score of 1-0. This hard-fought victory allowed them to reach 22 points and hold onto the top of the Apertura 2024 standings. Furthermore, they benefitted from the goalless draw between Monterrey and Mazatlán, leaving Striped with 20 points.
AMERICA DOES NOT RISE AND FAILS AGAIN!
Meanwhile, America, sitting in 10th place with 13 points, could only manage a tie against Necaxa in the dying moments of the match. Las Eagles were trailing on the scoreboard for most of the game until a late equalizer from Henry Martin salvaged a point, continuing a string of disappointing performances this season.
CHIVAS LEFT THE TOP 5!
As a consequence of the defeat against Cruz Azul, Chivas dropped out of the Top 5 of the classification. Their fall to 6th place was punctuated by the Pumas’ victory over Tijuana at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario. This win came from Ignacio Pussetto, who scored the decisive goal in the latter stages of the match.
NACHO RIVERO SCORED AND KEVIN MIER DRESSED AS A HERO 🤯
Cruz Azul defeated Chivas by the minimum at the end of the Saturday matchday; watch out for dangerous plays ⚽🎥 #CentralFOX https://t.co/4fnZQTHoW0
— FOX Sports MX (@FOXSportsMX) September 22, 2024
RESULTS DAY 9!
- Atlas 1-0 Querétaro
- Puebla 2-3 Pachuca
- León 1-0 San Luis
- Necaxa 1-1 America
- Rayados 0-0 Mazatlán
- Cruz Azul 1-0 Guadalajara
- Pumas 1-0 Tijuana
- Santos 2-0 Toluca
- FC Juárez 0-1 Tigers
‘NECAXA IS A DIRECT RIVAL’ 😬🦅⚽ #CentralFOX Andre Jardine praised the draw that América rescued against Necaxa, as he assured that for now they are a direct rival for the Eagles. https://t.co/HM55cXlyu3
— FOX Sports MX (@FOXSportsMX) September 22, 2024
GENERAL TABLE OF THE APERTURA 2024: UPDATED STANDINGS AFTER MATCHDAY 9!
| Position | Team | Points | Goal Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cruz Azul | 22 | +13 DG |
| 2 | Tigers | 20 | +8 DG |
| 3 | Monterrey | 19 | +2 DG |
| 4 | Toluca | 18 | +8 DG |
| 5 | Pumas | 16 | +3 DG |
| 6 | Guadalajara | 14 | +7 DG |
| 7 | San Luis | 14 | 3 DG |
| 8 | Atlas | 14 | 0 DG |
| 9 | Tijuana | 14 | -2 DG |
| 10 | America | 13 | +1 DG |
| 11 | Necaxa | 12 | +5 DG |
| 12 | Puebla | 11 | -4 DG |
| 13 | Pachuca | 9 | -5 DG |
| 14 | Santos | 8 | -6 DG |
| 15 | Mazatlán | 7 | -4 DG |
| 16 | León | 7 | -6 DG |
| 17 | Querétaro | 7 | -11 DG |
| 18 | FC Juárez | 4 | -11 DG |
