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Gallito Vazquez plays secret weapon for Chivas in Clasico win

The Guadalajara side won a second consecutive rivalry match Saturday, with the defensive midfielder again coming up big.

Chivas made it two Clasico victories in two weeks, dominating Club America but coming away with a win by the narrowest margin, 1-0.

Angel Zaldivar scored from the spot to lift Chivas to victory, and while he deserves praise for his play the past two weeks, Chivas also got a boost from a player who was excellent but not flashy in both matches: Jose Juan Vazquez.

"Gallito," or "Little Rooster" was critical for the Guadalajara side as it held off a Club America team that, despite going down to 10 men in the 52nd minute, showed more energy in attack than it has in previous games.