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America
America secured first place in the regular phase of the 2022 Apertura of the Mexican League by accumulating 38 points and is unreachable for Monterrey (37) who plays this Saturday. The 'Aguilas' won 2-1 visiting Puebla with a goal from Álvaro Fidalgo in the final minutes.
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At minute 90, Diego Valdés received the ball in the area and took a shot that hit a 'Camoteros' defender. However, the ball fell to 'Maguito' who placed his shot on the left side of the goalkeeper who couldn't reach it.
Later, Israel Reyes (94') added suspense to the game by scoring the home team's consolation goal. However, the result didn't change and the team led by Fernando Ortiz took the three points.
In Mexico, the top four teams in the regular phase have direct access to the quarterfinals, and from fifth to twelfth place, the other four spots are disputed in a scheme that has generated criticism but brings more money to the league.
By being among the top eight, Puebla would play at home against one of the teams that finish between ninth and twelfth place, something that Larcamón will take into account to try to stop an America team with a solid defense and forwards in great form, led by Henry Martín and Uruguayan Jonathan Rodríguez.