Michael Estrada puts Cruz Azul in the final of the Cup for Mexico

On his return to activity with Cruz Azul, the Ecuadorian attacker Michael Estrada scored in the 2-1 win over América, result that sealed the pass of the cement growers to the final of the Cup for Mexicopreparation tournament for the Aztec clubs.

Estrada scored the second cement goal from the penalty spot. His annotation comes in the middle of a controversy over the future of the Ecuadorian after statements by coach Raúl Gutiérrezwho in the previous one assured that he informed the striker that he will not be part of his team for the following season.

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“I spoke with Estrada, I understand that you may be angry, but train, put him in, if you stay here things will already be between directives, but if not, be well”, Gutiérrez said, due to the dialogue held with Estrada.

The Ecuadorian responded on the pitch, where Cruz Azul put the best Of the template. The World Cup player led the attack of a team that showed solidity in all its lineswhich propped up the pass to the final of the Cup for Mexico, where it is the current champion.

Rodolfo Rotondi opened the scoring at minute six, with a cross shot that beat goalkeeper Óscar Jiménez. America looked for the tie, but Estrada increased the score at the close of the first half (45+4 minutes) by taking charge of a penalty kick that he executed to the upper right corner of Jiménez’s goal.

The start of the second half was for the blue creams, who minute 56 discounted with Salvador Reyes, so much so that it raised América, which fought against time without getting the tie.

Cruz Azul will face Guadalajara in the finalwhich on his part defeated Atlas 1-0who had the defender Ecuadorian Aníbal Chalá.

The final of the Cup for Mexico will be played on Friday December 30 at 20:00 at the Akron Stadium in Zapopan, Jalisco. (D)