Club America beat Chivas thanks to Quinones double in front of 86,000 at Rose Bowl

Club America triumphed over Chivas Guadalajara with a 2-0 victory in the highly anticipated Superclasico match, drawing a crowd of over 86,000 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.

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Chivas applied immense pressure in the first half, forcing Oscar Jimenez to make several impressive saves. However, Julian Quinones stunned the crowd with a sensational lob, securing the opening goal for America and igniting ecstasy among their fans.

Shortly after, Quinones scored another goal by squeezing the ball just over the line in the early minutes of the second half. Although America had numerous opportunities to extend their lead of 2-0, they ultimately secured a comfortable victory.

This has been an extraordinary week for Quinones, as he recently obtained Mexican citizenship. El Tri supporters are hopeful that he can replicate his exceptional club performance on the international stage in the future.

The match experienced a delay of less than 10 minutes when both sets of fans set off fireworks, flares, and other pyrotechnics. However, the referee decided to resume the friendly after the smoke cleared. The game concluded at the 90th minute mark, much to the disappointment of the Chivas players and staff.

Club America is currently leading the Apertura season, sitting nine points ahead of Chivas. Additionally, America boasts a total of 13 titles, surpassing Guadalajara’s 12, making them the most decorated club in Mexican football.

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Focus on Chivas Guadalajara

Chivas recently bounced back with a commanding 4-1 victory over Atlas in the derby match. Ricardo Marin led the way with a brace, while Roberto Alvarado contributed with a goal and an assist. Alan Mozo, a 26-year-old defender, has been in exceptional form and will play a vital role in stopping America’s attacks.

Focus on Club America

Colombian forward Julian Quinones ranks second in the Apertura for goal contributions, trailing only Tigres’ Andre-Pierre Gignac and Santos Laguna’s Juan Brunetta, with a total of nine. America has showcased excellent ball movement, with Alvaro Fidalgo, Jonathan dos Santos, and Richard Sanchez securing the top three spots in Liga MX for accurate passes per 90 minutes. As the league leaders in goals scored and fewest goals conceded, America has proven to be a formidable force.