Chivas easily crushed Atlante by a 4-2 score to officially qualify to the Liguilla. Chivas was overly superior over a struggling Atlante to get their first solid victory in a while as they officially made it to the post season. Chivas climbed to a tie in first place temporarily although they still will need to know the results for Club America and Cruz Azul to see if they remain there. Chivas will travel to face off next week against Leon while Atlante will host their final home match against Santos Laguna.
Chivas crushes Atlante and books their ticket to the Liguilla
Chivas clobbered Atlante by a 4-2 score and is officially set to play in the post season.
The 1st half started with Chivas coming out with the surprise that Roberto Alvarado was alone up top and both Angel Sepulveda and Ricardo Marin were on the bench. A great thru ball found Joaquin Moxica, who got into the area but Chivas’ goalkeeper, Raul Rangel, went on to steal the ball off his feet. A longball into the area was allowed to bounce and to reach Santiago Sandoval, who got off a left footed shot past Atlante’s goalkeeper, Oscar Jimenez to score and give Chivas the early 1-0 lead. Defender Diogo Bagui misjudged the ba...