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What time is the America vs. Monterrey match in the Liga MX? That is the question that thousands of Mexicans and football fans are asking Google on the eve of the 2nd round of the Apertura 2022 tournament. The match is scheduled for 9:05 p.m. (local/peruvian time) and will be broadcasted on FOX Sports, Fanatiz, TUDN, and ViX for all of Latin America. Additionally, Dev takes you through all the details to consider for the match that will be played at BBVA Bancomer Stadium in Guadalupe.
Argentine coach Fernando Ortiz, coach of America, acknowledged last Saturday that his team lacked mental clarity to overcome Atlas in the opening match of the Apertura 2022. "We played against a team that is the Mexican football champion; at times we did well, but I also think we didn't have any ideas", he said.
In the match at the Azteca Stadium, the 'Eagles' of America had their best goal opportunities thanks to Colombian Roger Martinez, who was injured in the first half. In the second half, the home team maintained dominion but without aim, to which Ortiz acknowledged the hierarchy of Atlas, who have dominated the last two tournaments.
"We faced an opponent who knows what they're doing, I think that with the passing of the matchdays we will value this point because Atlas is a great team," added 'Tano' Ortiz. Likewise, the Argentine coach emphasized the offensive proposal of his team and pointed out that the visiting team of the 'Foxes' only came to defend themselves at the Azteca.
The Apertura 2022 tournament is the first tournament that Fernando Ortiz starts as coach of America. In the Clausura 2021, the Argentine arrived as a replacement for his compatriot Santiago Solari, who was dismissed by the club in matchday nine; he qualified the 'Eagles' for the final phase, where they were eliminated in the semifinals.
How will the champion of the Apertura tournament be determined?
The tournament format will be the same in Mexico and will be played over 17 matchdays, where the top twelve teams will advance to the next round. There, the teams ranked 1st to 4th will go directly to the Liguilla, while teams ranked 5th to 12th will participate in a repechage to enter the 'Fiesta Grande', which consists of quarterfinals, semifinals, and a home-and-away final.
Summary of matchday 1 of the Apertura 2022 tournament
Pachuca won 2-0 at home against Queretaro on Monday with a chilena goal and an assist by Colombian Aviles Hurtado in the closing of the first matchday of the Mexican Apertura tournament. The victory came hours after Uruguayan Guillermo Almada extended his contract as coach of the 'Tuzos'.
On Sunday, Santos Laguna came from behind twice and secured a last-minute 4-3 home victory against Monterrey. Leon won 2-1 as visitors against Atletico San Luis, while Pumas UNAM and Tijuana drew 1-1. In the opening match of the tournament, Puebla defeated Mazatlan 4-2 as visitors on Friday.
On Saturday, defending champion Atlas started the defense of their title with a goalless draw against America, Cruz Azul won 3-2 as visitors against Tigres UANL in the debut of Uruguayan Diego Aguirre as coach of 'La Maquina'. Toluca thrashed Necaxa 3-1 in their visit, while Chivas and Juarez's 'Bravos' drew 0-0.
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