CD Guadalajara (Chivas) topped archrivals Club America 2-1 Wednesday night in front of a raucous crowd of 26,119 in the Clásico Bud Light at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. America opened the scoring in the 53rd minute before two late strikes propelled Chivas to a dramatic 2-1 win. The game marked the 205th edition of the Clásico. America now leads the all-time series 74-68-63. The attendance marks the 6th highest total for soccer in Arrowhead Stadium history.
The score was tied 0-0 at halftime in a back-and-forth affair that featured 13 total shots. Club America then broke through in the 53rd minute through an excellent finish by striker Daniel Marquez. Ismael Rodriguez played a long ball out of the back that bounced over the Chivas defense into Marquez's path. Marquez held off a defender and deflected the ball past Chivas goalkeeper Luis Ernesto Michel for a 1-0 lead.
Chivas leveled the score at 1-1 through a Club America own goal in the 73rd minute. After a dangerous cross into the area, Club America defender Fernando Lopez redirected the ball into his own net while trying to clear the danger.
Chivas then scored the game-winning goal in the 86th minute to send their fans into a frenzy. A free kick on the edge of the penalty area by Sergio Avila was initially saved by substitute goalkeeper Leonin Pineda, but Omar Arellano was there to slide the rebound into the open net for a 2-1 lead that would hold up for the final four minutes and three minutes of stoppage time.
The Kansas City Wizards return to MLS play this Saturday with a match against FC Dallas at 7:30 p.m. CT at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. The Wizards are returning from a successful three-game road trip in which the team won two of three games. The Wizards will honor founder Lamar Hunt throughout the match, with players wearing "LH" armbands during the game. Hunt Sports Group owns FC Dallas. For tickets to the match, visit www.Ticketmaster.com/kcwizards.
Club America Line-Up: Guillermo Ochoa (Leonin Pineda 81); Arquivaldo Mosqueda (Ricardo Rojas 46), Oscar Rojas (Ismael Rodriguez 46), Juan Carlos Valenzuela (Rosinei Adolfo 46); Jose Israel Martinez (Jesus Armando Sanchez 46), Pavel Pardo© (Guillermo Cerda 46), Angel Reyna (Fernando Lopez 46), Jean Beausejour (Arnhold Rivas 46); Daniel Montenegro (Andres Chitiva 46), Enrique Esqueda (Juan Carlos Silva 46), Daniel Marquez (Salvador Cabanas 67)
Substitutes not used: Jose Joaquin Martinez
CD Guadalajara Line-Up: Luis Ernesto Michel; Aaron Galindo, Hector Reynoso (Edgar Mejia 65), Patricio Araujo, Jonny Magallon; Gonzalo Pineda (Alberto Medina 54, Omar Esparza 79), Ramon Morales (Omar Arellano 57), Sergio Amaury Ponce (Sergio Avila 65), Xavier Baez; Javier Hernandez (Edgar Solis 76), Omar Bravo© (Marco Fabian de la Mora 54)
Substitutes not used: Victor Hugo Hernandez, Mario de Luna
Misconduct:
CA - Oscar Rojas (caution; Tactical Foul) 5
GUA - Gonzalo Pineda (caution; Reckless Foul) 10
GUA - Patricio Araujo (caution; Reckless Foul) 34
CA - Jesus Armando Sanchez (caution; Reckless Foul) 68
GUA - Jonny Magallon (caution; Reckless Foul) 84
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GUA |
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Total Shots: |
19 |
9 |
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Shots on Goal: |
11 |
5 |
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Saves: |
4 |
10 |
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Fouls Committed: |
17 |
17 |
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Offside: |
3 |
5 |
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Corner Kicks: |
4 |
2 |
Referee: Alex Prus
Assistants: George Gansner, Chris Strickland
4th official: Terry Vaughn
Quotes:
CHIVAS MIDFIELDER RAMON MORALES
On playing for the fans in Kansas City
"I felt very good, and I have a lot of respect for the people that were here tonight. The fans came to America for the American dream. We bring a Clásico like this to them, and it's like we're bringing something to them that makes them feel like they're at home."
CHIVAS COACH LUIS MANUEL DIAZ
On the result
"Of course this game gives us more confidence because of the bad results that we have been having lately. Especially because of this Clásico game against (Club) America and with all these people here, it was an honor for us to be here and win this game. From now on we are going to keep winning. We have very good, quality players on this team."
On the passionate crowd in Kansas City
"We were shocked to see the beautiful field, big stadium and such a warm reception from the fans here in Kansas City. In Mexico the intensity of the fans is a little different, they expect a lot more of you. Here the fans are always cheering for you and not criticizing everything you do. We love it here."
On coaching Chivas
"It's a dream come true to be the coach of this team. I was a Chivas player and being the coach is truly an honor. I played in many Clásicos against America and winning this game always makes me feel great."
