Complete Squad, Effectiveness of 'Cabecita' and 'Chaquito', as well as Penalties Saved by Jesús Corona, are Some of the Reasons for Another Victory for Cruz Azul in the Guard1anes 2020
SAN LUIS POTOSI -- For the third consecutive match, the duo formed by Jonathan Rodríguez and Santiago Giménez yielded positive results for Cruz Azul, as their goals led them to a 3-1 victory over Atlético de San Luis and put them in first place in the Guard1anes 2020 after six matchdays.
The forwards are responsible for 62.8 percent of the goal production that Cruz Azul has had so far in 2020 in the Liga MX.
La Máquina has scored 35 goals in the tournaments they have played in the Clausura 2020 and Guard1anes 2020 this year, and 22 of those have been contributed by Jonathan Rodríguez and Santiago Giménez, through goals and assists. This partnership has been used by Robert Dante Siboldi in 10 matches out of the 15 that Cruz Azul has played in the Liga MX.
Here are some other keys to Cruz Azul's 3-1 victory over San Luis:
'Cabecita - 'Chaquito' Duo
Jonathan Rodríguez has become the top scorer for Cruz Azul, with 14 goals in 2020, including five in the current Guard1anes 2020. On the other hand, Santiago Giménez has reached two goals in this tournament, and the duo has shown a strong attack in the last three matches they have played together.
Jesús Corona Shines in Goal
The captain of Cruz Azul had another outstanding performance by saving a penalty from Nicolás Ibáñez when La Máquina was only leading by one goal against San Luis. The veteran goalkeeper also made two important saves on dangerous shots from the Potosino attackers, and on Anderson Julio's penalty, he was fortunate that the Ecuadorian shot wide of the goal.
Siboldi Recovers Players
Julio César Domínguez and Roberto Alvarado returned to the starting lineup for Cruz Azul after recovering from a COVID-19 infection that kept them out of several matches. The defender had a setback a few weeks ago, which led him to be hospitalized, but he returned to the field without any problems. Meanwhile, 'Piojo' played a few matches with the U-20 team to regain his form before returning to the first team.
Misses from San Luis' Forwards
Mauro Quiroga has not been able to maintain the scoring touch he showed at Necaxa, and against Cruz Azul, he missed two clear chances that could have meant a better result for Atlético de San Luis. In addition, Nicolás Ibáñez missed a penalty, and Anderson Julio sent his shot over the goal, making it the second penalty missed by the Potosino team.