2023-08-05 04:11:35
Within a Round of 16 of la Leagues Cup that had been dominated by Major League Soccer teams, this Friday the Monterrey Rayados managed to “defend the honor” of Mexican soccer by beating the Portland Timbers 1-0.
The Rayados Robbery
After a few first minutes where the Monterrey squad created the best offensive opportunities, the Mexican referee Guillermo Pacheco Larios decided not to charge a clear penalty in favor of the team led by Fernando “Tano” Ortiz.
At minute 9, Colombian midfielder Santiago Moreno committed a handball with his right arm fully extended inside his area. Despite the fact that the play was absolutely forceful both live and in the replays, the whistler chose not to review the play in VAR.
Maxi dressed as a hero
However, minutes before the game went to halftime with the score 0-0, Maxi Meza was in charge of scoring to send Monterrey to the front. At minute 45’+1, Luis Romo excelled with a spectacular game change to assist the Argentine winger.
After receiving the stroke, Maximiliano Meza was left unmarked facing the goal of the Slovenian goalkeeper Aljaz Ivacic. Minutes later, Rayados struck down the rival goal with a powerful cannon shot.
Striped to Eighths
Finally, Monterrey had to endure an incessant attack by those led by Giovanni Savarese in the last minutes of the match, however, the team from Monterrey withstood the onslaught and sealed their ticket to the Round of 16 where they will face the winner of the duel between UANL Tigers and the Vancouver Whitecaps.
It should be noted that among the most important moments of the duel was the debut of the Spanish Sergio Canales at minute 68. Added to the brawl that occurred during added time where, apparently, Luis Romo was sent off.
the anger
The match ended between attacks by both teams, which would have started because of Luis Romo, who went to push Diego Chará, without it being clear what happened. Berterame ended up lying on the grass for a few moments, apparently due to an injury, it is not clear if it was part of the problem, although in the end he could be seen walking to the dressing room.
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