When Edgar Zaldívar’s header from point-blank range missed in the 80th minute, it felt like history was repeating itself. It seemed like Atlas was going to come close once again, just like they did in 1999 when they could have ended what was at that point only a 48 year drought only to have a bad miss lead to penalties. And in penalties, Julio Estrada’s miss from the spot in that 1999 Final against Toluca was fresh on the minds of Atlas fans as Julio Furch stepped up to take what could be the shot that ended 70 years of misery.
Atlas’ historic win almost didn’t happen
