The Atlas vs Monterrey match for the 9th round of the Clausura de la Liga MX was played this Friday, February 23rd, at the Jalisco stadium. It was a 0-1 victory for the away team.
The only goal of the match came in the 87th minute, thanks to Sanchez, from a penalty kick. Rafa Marquez was sent off for that action.
Atlas played with 10 men from the 32nd minute due to Caraglio's expulsion. Monterrey had a penalty kick at the end of the first half, but Colombian Medina missed it.
In the next round, Atlas will visit Monarcas Morelia, led by Peruvian Raul Ruidiaz (Friday), while Monterrey will host Puebla (Saturday).
Atlas vs Monterrey – incidents
87 min Goal by Sanchez, goal by Monterrey, from a penalty kick.
85 min Penalty kick for Monterrey and red card for Rafa Marquez.
65 min Monterrey has no ideas in attack, they just pass the ball in midfield.
54 min Atlas plays with 10 men, but still comes out to press, knowing that they have to go for the match because they are in danger of relegation.
45 min The second half has started.
HALFTIME
45 min Penalty missed by Medina. He sent it wide and the first half ends 0-0.
44 min Penalty kick for Monterrey. It was awarded against Rafa Marquez.
32 min Caraglio from Atlas is sent off. He said something to the referee.
22 min Ufff, another chance for Funes Mori. The match has had opportunities on both sides.
15 min Ufffffff, Caraglio once again and Atlas has already tested Monterrey's goal twice.
12 min Ufffff, good pass and Funes Mori couldn't reach the ball.
10 min Ufffffff, shot by Caraglio that forced the Monterrey goalkeeper to make a save.
4 min Ufffff, Funes Mori was one-on-one, but couldn't beat the goalkeeper.
0 min The match has started.
Preview Good evening, friends. You can now take a look at the confirmed lineups for the match.
Atlas vs Monterrey – Lineups
Atlas: M. Fraga, R. Marquez, L. Robles, D. Arreola, L. Jimenez, J. Barreiro, R. Reyes, C. Aboagye, M. Caraglio, A. Henriquez, B. Garnica.
Monterrey: H. Gonzalez, J. Basanta, E. Velarde, N. Sanchez, S. Medina, J. Molina, C. Ortiz, J. Gonzalez, D. Pabon, Rogelio Funes Mori, A. Hurtado.
Stadium: Jalisco.
Time: 10:00 p.m. (Peruvian time).
Broadcast channel: Azteca 7 and ESPN 2.
Atlas vs Monterrey – Preview
This Friday, the ninth round of the Clausura 2018 of the Liga MX begins with the match between Atlas and Monterrey, two teams that are obliged to get the three points.
The red and black team, which will have Peruvian Alexi Gomez, is in last place in the championship with only four points. Meanwhile, Monterrey, in seventh place, comes to this match after being thrashed by Necaxa in the previous round.
The Atlas vs Monterrey match will be played at the Jalisco stadium starting at 10:00 p.m. (Peruvian time) and will be televised on Azteca 7 and ESPN 2.
Atlas vs Monterrey – Pre-match statements
Luis Reyes, player of Atlas: "We have to be 100% focused. We know the quality they have in defense and attack, we have studied them and we are going to go all out to win and bring joy to the fans."
Lucas Albertengo, player of Monterrey: "Atlas is a team with a lot of hierarchy that, despite not being in a good moment, is always dangerous. We are going to approach this match with a lot of responsibility."