Well, that didn’t take too long. After just 14 minutes, Pumas have taken a 2-1 aggregate lead in the Liguilla final, thanks to a penalty kick by the 38-year-old veteran Fernando ‘Paco’ Palencia. Pumas were looking like the much more assertive team early in the match, and though this penalty might have been a wee bit soft, it’s hard to say their goal wasn’t deserved.
Pumas UNAM Vs. Monarcas Morelia, 2011 Liguilla Final: Paco Palencia Penalty Has Pumas Up On Aggregate
The move was started by a great through ball over the top of the defense to Dante Lopez, who barely stayed onside. He surged into the penalty area uncontested and was met by Federico Vilar, who dived for the ball. He appeared to make minimal contact with Lopez at best, but the penalty was given. In the judgment of the referee, Lopez was going away from the goal, and therefore, a clear goal scoring opportunity was not denied and no red card was shown.
Paco Palencia stepped up to the spot and he converted the penalty brilliantly, giving Pumas a 1-0 lead on the night and a 2-1 aggregate lead.
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