America vs. Pumas: great goal by Richard Sánchez for 1-0 in Liga MX | VIDEO

A work of art. America got ahead on the scoreboard against Pumas UNAM, at the Azteca Stadium, thanks to a great goal from Richard Sánchez. The ‘Águilas’ player recovered a ball and quickly took the long-distance shot that ended up inside the net for the 2021 Apertura Tournament of the MX League.

At 36 minutes into the first half, Richard Sánchez intercepted a pass from Rodríguez down the left wing and, with the ball in front of him and the rival goalkeeper badly positioned, he took a powerful and well-placed shot.

The ball rose and fell just in time to cross the finish line and unleash the euphoria at the Azteca Stadium.

Preview of America vs. Cougars

America is the leader of the MX League with 22 points and exposes its leadership against Pumas, which is penultimate with 8 units and urgently needs a victory. The ‘Águilas’ are going through a good streak in Liga MX and will seek to extend it at home.

Meanwhile, the coach of the Pumas, Andrés Lillini, announced that his team will try to reach the final phase of the Apertura Tournament and its closest “victim” is America. However, the ‘Felinos’ are aware that they are facing the Liga MX leader and it will be a tough match.