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Busy Weekend for Yanks Enjoying South of the Border
Week 5 in Liga MX guarantees to ship some compelling story strains for Individuals taking part in down south. This is what to search for, with all matches kicking off on Saturday.
BY
Kim Tate
Posted
February 01, 2014
2:23 PM
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América vs. Atlante
6 p.m Saturday (all occasions Jap), Univision
Jonathan Bornstein hasn’t been suiting up as of late however his aspect will host Membership América, which is in search of its third win in 5 video games.
Veracruz vs. Puebla
6 p.m Saturday, Univision Deportes Community 2
DaMarcus Beasley and Michael Orozco’s Puebla staff gave up two objectives to Chiapas final week in what turned out to be an unpleasant and disappointing 3-2 loss, and Beasley gave U.S. followers a scare when he went down with a leg harm.
Chivas vs. Cruz Azul
8 p.m Saturday, UniMas
Will Michael Farfan or Rafa Baca make an look for Cruz Azul? Former Los Angeles Galaxy ahead Jose Villarreal scored within the second minute for Cruz Azul within the U-20 match right this moment, the place he featured for the primary time since shifting to the Mexico Metropolis membership on mortgage. And even when Farfan or Baca do not see the sector, this contest will nonetheless be a enjoyable recreation to look at for Liga MX fanatics and newcomers alike. Each groups enter week 5 with undefeated data and are two of the most well-liked groups in Mexico. Cruz Azul is the stronger of the 2 however Chivas has proven indicators of resiliency this season and can have a definite dwelling area benefit.
Monterrey vs. Tigres
8 p.m Saturday, Univision Deportes
Should you’re in search of an all-but-guaranteed Yank sighting, think about this match, which pits Jose “Gringo” Torres in opposition to Monterrey. Torres will welcome again his teammate and El Tri hero, Alan Pulido, who bagged a hat trick in his first-ever cap for Mexico on Wednesday in opposition to South Korea.
Chiapas vs. Querétaro
7 p.m Saturday, Univision Deportes
Although not a Yank, former MLS Golden Boot winner Camilo Sanvezzo made loads of headlines lately when he deserted the Vancouver Whitecaps to affix Querétaro. The Brazilian may make his debut for Gallos Blancos in opposition to Chiapas Saturday when the staff travels to Estadio Victor Manuel Reyna.
Pumas UNAM vs. Tijuana
1 p.m Sunday, Univision
Xolos journey to Mexico Metropolis the place it should face Pumas UNAM in an try to interrupt its year-long, winless-on-the-road streak. Tijuana has not received on the street since January twentieth, 2013—in opposition to this exact same staff. Pumas, by the way, hasn’t been in a position to muster a victory over Tijuana over the past 5 conferences between the 2.
Herculez Gomez and Edgar Castillo are anticipated to begin, and U.S. followers can have their fingers crossed that Joe Corona is again to 100% after a nagging ankle harm has stored him out of the beginning lineup since early January. Greg Garza and/or Paul Arriola are more likely to are available in off the bench sooner or later, and Alejandro Guido and Stevie Rodriguez are set to play with the U-20’s simply earlier than the primary staff kicks off.
