Did Ecuadorian forward Michael Estrada leave Cruz Azul vs Club América in tears?

Did Ecuadorian forward Michael Estrada leave Cruz Azul vs Club América in tears?

Club America defeated Cruz Azul 3-1 at the Estadio Azteca in the Clausura 2023 Liga MX, aided by an incident just before half-time.

A moment of serious contention during Saturday's match between Liga MX Cruz Azul and Club America at the Estadio Azteca. With the score at 1-1 for him and the break approaching, Ecuador's Ramachina his striker Michael Estrada hit the heel of Aguilas midfielder Alvaro his Fidalgo to contest possession in midfield. 

VAR intervenes in Estrada dismissal

Referee Fernando Guerrero pointed out a possible red card violation and awarded the guests the first free kick before VAR intervened. After reviewing the incident on the pitch, Guerrero felt the incident really deserved a send-off, and Estrada's night ended seconds before the half-time whistle.

Roja para Michael Estrada. pic.twitter.com/2M5ercQADx

— CRUZ AZUL (@CruzAzul) April 16, 2023

Until that moment, nothing had kept the parties apart, with Uriel Antuna taking advantage of the aforementioned Fidalgo error to open the score in favor of the hosts at 11 minutes. But when Alejandro Zendejas equalized minutes before halftime with a red card for Estrada, the USA bounced back and ended the team's stellar run with a powerful left hand.

Estrada leaves the field in tears

Estrada was so shaken by the referee's decision, and perhaps even himself, that he left the pitch in tears, with anger rising on both sides and asking Cruz Azul boss Ricardo Ferretti to rectify the situation. The Ecuadorian knew he had left his teammates behind in a tough second half, and just minutes into the restart, Zendejas met a pass from Henri Martin and calmly passed Yes Corona. bottom. Scoring the second goal of the game gave the USA control.

F U L L T I M E
WE GOT THE WIN!#FlyWithUs🦅 pic.twitter.com/Imk4QRQJ8D

— Club América EN (@ClubAmerica_EN) April 16, 2023

 

 Zendejas and Martín ensure another América victory

The men's advantage allowed Martin to grab the pass just after the hour mark, and a ferocious shot broke through the inside into the net to secure the three points just after the hour mark. of the post. Would the result have been different had Estrada stayed on the pitch? We'll never know.