After 60 minutes of struggling to keep possession and create scoring chances, Pumas UNAM are finally getting aggressive and going out to win the first leg of the Liguilla final against Monarcas Morelia. Leandro Augusto, who has been injured but is one of Pumas’ best players, and Juan Cacho, who was benched as a tactical decision, have entered the game.
Monarcas Morelia Vs. Pumas UNAM, 2011 Liguilla Final: Pumas Sub In Leandro Augusto, Juan Cacho
Martin Bravo and David Cabrera were the players who exited, and both of them were fairly ineffective in the first 60 minutes of the match. Cacho had a very good season in the Primera, and Augusto has been one of the best central midfielders in the Primera for ten years. Pumas have not been able to dictate the pace of play so far, and he should help them do that.
Augusto’s presence will also free up Israel Castro to do more, as his role is to hold his position in the midfield when Augusto isn’t in the game. Thanks to Augusto’s positional discipline, Castro can get forward, make late runs into the box, and look for shooting opportunities. He’s much better as a box to box midfielder than a pure defensive midfielder, so look for Pumas to pick it up in the final 30 minutes.
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