Francisco Córdova puts the agonizing 2-1 for America over Santos Laguna | VIDEO

In the absence of a few minutes until the regulation time is fulfilled, once again a center was the key for America’s goal. Francisco Córdova headed comfortably and gave the victory to those led by Santiago Solari.

The first goal of the game had been scored by Álvaro Fidalgo after a center. The tie came from the work of Fernando Gorriarán from the twelve steps. Unfortunately, at 76 minutes Diego Valdés from Santos Laguna was sent off.

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With their eighth victory, the ‘Eagles’ consolidated themselves in the leadership of the tournament, an area that gives them a direct pass to the postseason to seek the title. As will be well remembered, the clubs that occupy the first four places at the end of the 17 days of the regular season advance directly to the league.

The other eight teams occupying places 5 to 12 will face a single match and the four winning clubs will relocate to places 5 to 8, depending on their position in the table, to play the quarterfinals.

“We are happy for the work done and for the points obtained, but there is still work ahead, the tournament is very even, every game is difficult and the rivals are of a high level,” said the technical director of América, Argentine Santiago Solari .