Just ten minutes after Javier Orozco put Cruz Azul ahead, Christian Giménez added a second to give his side a solid cushion ahead of the second leg at Estadio Corona.
Cruz Azul Vs. Santos Laguna, CONCACAF Champions League: Christian Giménez Widens The Gap For Cruz Azul
It was yet another moment of sloppy defending that led to the goal from Giménez, with Santos Laguna’s offside trap picked apart expertly by Emmanuel Villa, pouncing on a loose ball in midfield and sending a lovely ball through to Giménez. With only the keeper to beat, Giménez chipped towards the top right corner and though Sánchez was able to divert the ball’s flight, it wasn’t enough to keep the ball out.
Cruz Azul don’t look to be content to sit on their two goal lead and Santos Laguna don’t look much of a threat to cut into it. Without some major tactical changes from Santos, there could be more scoring yet to come for Azul.
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