MEXICO CITY – Club America advanced to the final four in the Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League on Wednesday, defeating Saprissa 2-0 at the Estadio Azteca to capture their quarterfinal series 5-0 on aggregate.
The Aguilas struck late in each half to confirm a place in the semifinals, where they will meet the Herediano-Olimpia (1-1 agg) winner.
Though even a two-goal loss would have seen it advance, the five-time CONCACAF champion submitted a comprehensive performance, posting a third consecutive shutout in the competition.
America de Mexico avanzo a semifinales de la Liga de Campeones de Concacaf despues de superar 2-0 a Saprissa de Costa Rica en el Estadio Azteca y completar un agregado de 5-0, pues la ida habia sido 3-0.
Las Aguilas anotaron sobre el final de cada tiempo para lograr un lugar en semifinales donde se mediran al ganador entre Herediano-Olimpia seria que esta igualada 1-1 y que se define este jueves…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Johan Venegas scored in the 70th minute to help Alajuelense progress to the semifinals of the Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League (SCCL) despite a 2-1 loss to host D.C. United on Wednesday at rain-soaked Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium.
Alajuelense won the quarterfinal series 6-4 on aggregate to reach the final four for the second consecutive year. Last April, the Costa Rican power were eliminated by Mexico’s Toluca, losing both legs by scores of 1-0 (home) and 2-0 (away), respectively. This time it will face the Montreal Impact, which advanced past Liga MX side Pachuca on away goals Tuesday.
Former Saprissa man Jairo Arrieta scored early for United against his old Costa Rican rivals, while Fabian Espindola added a very late penalty for the Major League Soccer side.
Johan Vanegas anoto a los 70 minutos para ayudar a Alajuelense de Costa Rica a pasar a las semifinales de la Liga de Campeones de concacaf, pese a haber perdido 2-1 con el DC united en Washington…Pues el conjunto Tico hizo valer la goleada de la ida 5-2….el global fue de 6-4….
Alajuelese llega a los ultimos 4 por segundo año consecutivo….en esta ocasion en semifinales se medira con el Montreal Impactc de la MLS que dejo en el camino a Pachuca de Mexico…