
Club America from Mexico could not win in the Mexican League. But in the Libertadores Cup they seem like a totally different team. This Thursday night America eliminated Santos of Brazil. Santos won the game with a lone goal from Kleber Boas but it wasn’t enough. America won the first leg of the match 2 - 0 leaving a final score of 2 - 1.
So America advances to the semis where they will go against Liga de Quito who eliminated San Lorenzo in their quarter final match in a penalty shoot out. Liga de Quito is a very tough. But that’s not what scares the America fans. What scares them is the question ‘What America will show up?’ The one who could not win in the Mexican League? The one who finished last place in the league struggling to end up with 11 points out of a possible 51. Making that one of their worst league performances in their history if not their worst. Or the one who beat a very strong River Plate team in the group stage of the competition and thus far has eliminated tournament favorites such as Flamengo and Santos of Brazil?
America can make up for the heart brake it caused its fans during the season by finishing this tournament strong and winning the title. That would be the first time that a Mexican team ever wins this tournament. Giving America fans some bragging rights to quiet down those rival Chivas fans. Because I’m sure they have been doing a lot of trash talking due to the horrible play of America all year.
Semi Finals
America vs. Liga de Quito
Boca Juniors vs. Fluminense