Sebastián Córdova had two goals and an assist in América’s 3-1 victory over Tigres at Estadio Azteca on Sunday night. With one match remaining in the Guardianes regular season, América has secured a spot in the quarterfinals while Tigres needs to take care of business against Atlas next Saturday to have any chance of avoiding the play-in round.
It’s always big when these sides meet, and tonight was no exception with both clubs aiming for a direct path to the liguilla quarters. Despite an empty Azteca that makes you feel like your Alex in A Clockwork Orange if you stare long enough and deep enough into the multitude of fan cameras, this still felt like a massive occasion on Día de Muertos.
Córdova opened the scoring in an otherwise quiet first half after he received a pass from Santiago Cáseres and caught Nahuel Guzmán cheating at his near post three minutes from halftime.
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Sebastián Córdova le pega a primer poste y ese balón se leva a Nahuel por tratar de adivinar el centro.1-0 #TusGuard1anes2020 | #SOMOSAMÉRICA | #EstoEsTigres
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América doubled its advantage in the 86th minute after Córdova’s set piece delivery found Emanuel Aguilera for the headed finish.
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Las Águilas meten el segundo con un gran cabezazo de Ema Aguilera. ¡El Ame está dentro de los primeros cuatro!2-0 #TusGuard1anes2020 | #SOMOSAMÉRICA | #EstoEsTigres
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André-Pierre Gignac pulled one back for Tigres in the 89th minute after taking a touch, swiveling and firing a half-volley beyond Guillermo Ochoa. "Mr. Playoffs" is getting warmed up.
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Gignac recibe en el área americanista y con una media vuelta violenta pone el descuento para los felinos.2-1 #TusGuard1anes2020 | #SOMOSAMÉRICA | #EstoEsTigres
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But Córdova put the match out of reach after cushioning Fernando González’s pass expertly and clipping the ball over Guzmán with his second touch.
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Córdova, Córdova, Cóóóóórdova. ¡Qué golazo para darle el triunfo a las Águilas y confirmar que clasifican dentro de los primeros cuatro!3-1 #TusGuard1anes2020 | #SOMOSAMÉRICA | #EstoEsTigres pic.twitter.com/jcuLAUkNcv
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