In a nail-biting Liga MX quarterfinal clash between CF Pachuca and Club América, the second-leg encounter at the Estadio Hidalgo ended in a dramatic 1-1 draw. While the scoreboard showed parity, América had the last laugh, progressing to the semifinals thanks to their aggregate lead.
🔥 First Half: Pachuca Strikes First
The home side, Pachuca, came out with intent, knowing they had to overturn América’s advantage. Their breakthrough came in the 31st minute, when Oussama Idrissi showcased his clinical finishing with a stunning goal that lit up the stadium. The goal gave hope to Pachuca fans and intensified the battle on the pitch.
Second Half: Late Drama as América Responds
As time ticked down, América kept pushing for the equalizer. Their patience finally paid off in stoppage time when Julián Quiñones delivered a clutch goal at 90+4 minutes, silencing the home crowd and securing América’s place in the next round. The goal was a dagger for Pachuca, who needed one more to regain the advantage but simply ran out of time.
📊 Match Stats That Tell the Story
| Stat | Pachuca | Club América |
| Possession | 32.20% | 67.80% |
| Total Shots | 7 | 20 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 6 |
| Corner Kicks | 2 | 11 |
| Fouls | 11 | 13 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
What This Means for América
With this result, Club América books their place in the Liga MX semifinals, maintaining their momentum and continuing their quest for the championship. Their depth, experience, and ability to respond under pressure were on full display — especially with that crucial last-gasp goal.
End of the Road for Pachuca
Despite the elimination, Pachuca earned respect with their fighting spirit. Idrissi’s goal gave them hope, and their defensive setup almost held América at bay. They’ll now turn their focus to regrouping and building for the next season with pride in their performance.
Conclusion
Club América held their nerve in a tense 1-1 draw against Pachuca, advancing to the Liga MX semifinals on aggregate. Pachuca fought hard but fell just short.
