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For most of this game, it did not look good for Club America. From being down a man, being down by two and facing daunting penalty kicks when fully tired, America completed an epic comeback against Cruz Azul to win its 11th Liga MX title.
They were already down 1-0 on aggregate and an early red card forced America to play catch-up even more. Azul did its best to kill the time and not allow America to complete the comeback that very few thought was even possible. However, the comeback happened and America scored two goals in the waning moments.
America’s determination and confidence led it to a solid penalty kick performance. In the end, it won PKs 4-2, but the bigger story is not about the win, but its perseverance. It could have easily just given up, but no, it fought back and beat a content Azul squad. America showed those watching that the inevitable is possible if you dig in and fight back.
The comeback left many viewers speechless. America played a full 90 minutes of action to force extra time and that was the difference. On the other hand, Azul was content with its lead and then was content to head to penalty kicks. Its stagnant effort came back to bite it, and allowed America to complete an epic comeback.
America’s goalkeeper was also on point and prevented Azul from getting a third goal on aggregate. Azul’s stagnant effort, America’s goalkeeper’s effort and its determination were key ingredients in one of the most epic comebacks in sports. With the victory, America has now won 11 Liga MX titles, which ties it with Chivas for the most league titles.
