Three second half goals in its last game prevented Club America from stacking up two consecutive losses. Las Aguilas, now, host Monarcas Morelia at the Estadio Azteca on Saturday following its 4-2 win over los Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz .
Refereeing decisions jeopardized Club America’s last two fixtures, but versus Veracruz, a breakdown in the second half on behalf of Veracruz undid an early 2-1 disadvantage for America. Like the final score, America gained an advantage in the second half. Two red cards for Veracruz undid Erik Pimentel’s early sending off and gave America a one-man advantage over Veracruz.