He Blue Cross from the Argentine coach Martin Anselmiwho beat the team 3-0 on Wednesday Xolos from Tijuanaremained the leader of the Apertura of Mexican soccer, at the conclusion of the third day this Thursday.
The Greek Giorgos Giakoumakis He scored his first two goals in the league and the Uruguayan Ignacio Rivero He scored the other goal to ensure that the Blues maintained their perfect performance, with three wins in three games and eight goals scored and none conceded.
At their stadium, the sky blue team dominated and was forceful against the Xolos of the Colombian coach Juan Carlos Osoriowith little ability to respond. With nine points, Cruz Azul is the leader, with two points more than UNAM Pumas, Toluca and Tigres UANL who are tied for second place.
The Pumas from the Argentine coach Gustavo Lema They won this Wednesday by 1-2 to Juarez FCwith goals from Angel Rico and Rodrigo Lopez. They add seven points, the same as Tolucawho beat the team 3-0 Mazatlan already Tigerswho won 1-0 against the current champion America.
The Portuguese Paulinho, Brian Garcia and Alexis Vega They gave the victory to a Toluca superior in their stadium. Also at home, Tigers defeated the Eagles with a goal from Marcelo Floreswith his left foot from a pass from Sebastián Córdova.
Paulinho drew level with America’s Henry Martín and Puebla’s Canadian Lucas Cavallini in the race for top scorer, all with three goals.
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Being surpassed by Blue Crosshe Tijuana dropped to fifth place with six points, the same as the Rayados of Monterreywho in another match today won 0-1 against Necaxa with a goal from Jordi Cortizo. In the other duels of the day, this Tuesday the Pachuca won 0-2 against saint Louis; Atlasby 1-0 to Saints Laguna and the Guadalajaraby 0-2 to Querétaro.
The Apertura will continue from early Saturday morning until next Monday with the fourth day, after which the tournament will have no activities until August 23 so that the Mexican teams can face those of the MLS in the Leagues Cup.
