Pumas UNAM have taken the lead away to Monarcas Morelia in the first leg of the Liguilla final, putting Morelia in some seriously hot water and giving themselves an absolutely massive advantage. Fransisco ‘Paco’ Palencia, the ageless wonder was the man who scored the goal, putting in a stunning strike from 20 yards out.
Monarcas Morelia Vs. Pumas UNAM, 2011 Liguilla Final: Fransisco ‘Paco’ Palencia Goal Puts Pumas 1-0 Up
Lacking a traditional central playmaker, Pumas often rely on their forwards to create their own shots, and Palencia did that brilliantly, just like he’s been doing for well over a decade at this point. Cutting onto his right foot, moving to the right side of the box from the center, Palencia created a shooting lane for himself and absolutely ripped a right-footed shot to the top left corner of the goal to give Pumas the lead.
Though they were not directly involved in the goal, the introductions of Leandro Augusto and Juan Cacho into the game have tipped the scales towards Pumas. Their influence has allowed them to have more of the ball, and they have a goal as a result.
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