It’s been a close-fought first half between Pumas UNAM and Chivas de Guadalajara in their 2011 Clausura Liguilla, semifinal second leg match, but Pumas have a 1-0 lead on the night and a 2-1 lead on aggregate thanks to a couple of stunning performances. Chivas have been perhaps the slightly better side, creating a number of scoring opportunities, but Pumas goalkeeper Alejandro Palacios and midfielder Javier Cortes have their side ahead.
Pumas Vs. Chivas, 2011 Liguilla: Javier Cortes Goal Has Pumas Ahead
The goal came in the 42nd minute off an absolutely stunning free kick from Cortes. From 25 yards out, on the right hand side of the pitch, Cortes hit a curling shot that started outside of the goal, then curled in at the near post. Luis Michel barely moved as he was completely fooled by the movement of the ball.
Palacios has been fantastic on the other end, making four saves and preventing other scoring opportunities with his command of his penalty area. Chivas could very easily have three or four goals, and only the brilliance of Palacios has kept them off the scoreboard.
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