{"id":18735,"date":"2022-10-21T15:30:55","date_gmt":"2022-10-21T19:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/?p=18735"},"modified":"2022-10-21T15:49:34","modified_gmt":"2022-10-21T19:49:34","slug":"liga-mx-liguilla-semifinals-1st-round-roundup-and-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/en\/sports-betting\/liga-mx-liguilla-semifinals-1st-round-roundup-and-results\/","title":{"rendered":"Liga MX: Liguilla Semifinals \u2013 1st Round \u2013 Roundup and Results"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The first two first legs of the semifinals of the Liga MX 2022 opening tournament<\/strong> have already been played, and we have two teams that have an advantage going into the second match, while the other two will be looking for a comeback that will allow them to qualify for the final of the tournament.

Let’s remember that the playoff criteria in this Liguilla 2022<\/strong> would be based on the position in which the teams finished the regular phase, so Am\u00e9rica and Monterrey<\/strong> would be at an advantage in this aspect. We say this because these two teams lost their first-leg matches and, if they manage to tie the series in this home match, they would qualify for the final.

Nothing is definite, but the scales are tipping a little in favor of the teams that managed to win the first leg. Toluca<\/strong> surprised everyone by defeating Am\u00e9rica<\/strong> for the first time in approximately 3 months with a 2-1 scoreline.

On the other hand, Pachuca<\/strong> came out on top and crushed a Monterrey<\/strong> team that could not withstand the constant onslaught of the home team and the match ended with a score of 5-2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Liga MX Semifinals\u00a0\u2013 Roundup \u2013 Toluca vs. Am\u00e9rica \u2013 Info<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When:<\/strong>\u00a0Wednesday, October 19 at 10:06 pm ET<\/em>

Moneyline odds: <\/strong>Toluca +285<\/strong> \/ Am\u00e9rica -110 (Source: MyBookie.ag)<\/em>

Draw Offs:\u00a0<\/strong>+280<\/em>

Where Can I Watch it? <\/strong>Fox Sports<\/a> \/ TUDN \/ ViX<\/em>

The semifinals of this Liguilla<\/strong> of the Apertura 2022 Liga MX Tournament<\/a><\/strong> began with the match between Toluca and Am\u00e9rica<\/strong>, where the team from the capital was the favorite after having played a tournament close to perfection, but things did not turn out as they expected.

Am\u00e9rica<\/strong> was unable to defeat Toluca<\/strong> and fell 1-2 in the first leg of the semifinals of the Apertura 2022 Liga MX Tournament<\/strong>. The Diablos Rojos pulled off the big surprise by scoring two goals against the \u00c1guilas during the first half and had the strength to hold on to the result in the second half.

Am\u00e9rica<\/strong> came into this match with a lot of confidence and, from the start, they wanted to show their rival that they were not worried about playing on the road, but a spectacular Toluca<\/strong> awaited them and gave them a big blow on the table.

It all started in the 23rd minute when Haret Ortega scored Toluca’s first goal. This began to worry America <\/strong>in their aspirations to return to the Azteca Stadium <\/strong>with a favorable result. Despite the visiting team’s attempts, Toluca <\/strong>scored their second goal of the night through a penalty shot by Leonardo Fernandez in the 42nd minute, leaving the game with a 2-0 lead at halftime in favor of the locals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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America <\/strong>had to go for the kill in the second half. In the 57th minute, the first change was made, Aquino came on for S\u00e1nchez, and 10 minutes later, Brian Rodr\u00edguez replaced Jonathan Rodr\u00edguez and Roger Mart\u00ednez replaced Diego Vald\u00e9z.

These changes did not have much effect, although Am\u00e9rica<\/strong> scored a goal in the 79th minute, scored by Emilio Lara.

With this result, Toluca<\/strong> must go to the Azteca Stadium<\/strong> to win or tie the match, while America<\/strong> only needs to win, no matter what the result is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Result: Toluca (2) \u2013 (1) Am\u00e9rica<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Liga MX Semifinals\u00a0\u2013 Roundup \u2013 Monterrey vs. Pachuca \u2013 Info<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When:<\/strong>\u00a0Thursday, October 20 at 10:06 pm ET<\/em>

Moneyline odds: <\/strong>Monterrey +265 \/ Pachuca +108<\/strong> (Source: MyBookie.ag)<\/em>

Draw Offs:\u00a0<\/strong>+240<\/em>

Where Can I Watch it? <\/strong>Fox Sports<\/a> \/ TUDN \/ ViX<\/em>

The second match of the day did not disappoint and gave soccer fans a rain of goals in which Pachuca<\/strong> came away with a comfortable 5-2 victory over a Monterrey team that must score in the second leg if it wants to qualify for the final.

Monterrey’s coach, V\u00edctor Manuel Vucetich, surprised Pachuca<\/strong> at the start of the match by abandoning his traditional orderly and defensive game. He changed it for an aggressive formula from midfield upwards and, despite being behind on two occasions in the first half, he was able to react and equalize the score on the same two occasions.

Nicol\u00e1s Ib\u00e1\u00f1ez finally appeared at a decisive moment and opened the scoring in the 9th minute after a corner kick taken by Pachuca<\/strong>. Monterrey<\/strong> responded almost immediately and in the 18th minute, they tied the match with a spectacular header by Hector Moreno.

Romario Ibarra gave Pachuca <\/strong>the lead again just 5 minutes later, where Monterrey’s defense was hesitant. Monterrey’s reaction was slow, but it came, and just before halftime, they managed to equalize again, with a goal by Luis Romo in the 42nd minute.

The second half was a festival for Pachuca<\/strong>, which scored goals in the 47th, 86th, and 92nd minutes, through Paulino de la Fuente and Nicol\u00e1s Ib\u00e1nez (x2), respectively, to give the game a definitive score and go into the second leg with a three-goal cushion.

With this result, Pachuca<\/strong> can win, draw or even lose by 2 goals to qualify for the final. Meanwhile, Monterrey<\/strong> must win by 3 goals or more to qualify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Result: Monterrey (2) \u2013 (5) Pachuca<\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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