Monarcas Morelia Vs. Pumas UNAM, 2011 Liguilla Final: 0-0 Halftime

After the first half of the Ligulla final in Morelia, things are no closer to being decided. Pumas UNAM and Monarcas Morelia are both emphasizing their defense and neither team has created quality chances thus far, and as a result the match is tied at 0-0 at halftime. If the score holds, it would certainly benefit Pumas, who play the second leg at home in Mexico city.

Morelia have been the slightly better side and have had more goal opportunities, but they’re making a mess of all of their chances. The few times they’ve gotten the ball into dangerous positions they’ve made poor decisions, and they’ve also wasted other moves with low quality long shots. Their lack of creativity, patience, and good decision making around the box has been their downfall thus far.

Pumas are also in need of an improved presence in the midfield, and they could seriously use the addition of Leandro Augusto in the middle. He’s recently come back from injury and is not 90 minutes fit, but he probably has what it takes to go 45 tonight.