Pachuca comes from behind to beat América; Rayados will face Pumas



Esteban Andrada made an incredible mistake on Pachuca's second goal. Credit: Alejandro Garza


The Albiazules will now face Pumas in their quest to qualify for the Liguilla. Credit: Alejandro Garza


Rayados couldn't beat Pachuca in the Play-In match. Credit: Claudia Susana Flores


The support in the stands and in the boxes. Credit: Alejandro Garza Alva


Rayados fans gathered at the stadium's entrance bridge to welcome the players. Credit: Alejandro Garza Alva


The bus that transported the players upon their arrival at Monterrey Stadium. Credit: Alejandro Garza Alva


The reception was large and noisy. Credit: Alejandro Garza Alva


Oliver Torres was on the bench, but only before kickoff. Credit: Alejandro Garza Alva


Sergio Canales was also on the bench, but not for the match. Credit: Alejandro Garza Alva


The Albiazul fans were supportive even during the warm-up. Credit: Alejandro Garza Alva


Former Rayado player Alfonso González (right) greeted some Monterrey players. Credit: Alejandro Garza Alva


Nelson Deossa faced his former team. Credit: Alejandro Garza Alva


Rayados coach Martín Demichelis, under pressure to lead his team to the quarterfinals. Credit: Alejandro Garza Alva


Jesús Manuel "Tecatito" Corona had a strong game and provided the assist for Monterrey's goal. Credit: Alejandro Garza Alva


Roberto de la Rosa, a Pachuca youth player now with Monterrey, tried to hurt his former team. Credit: Alejandro Garza Alva


True to form, Pachuca's Uruguayan coach, Guillermo Almada, protested everything. Credit: Alejandro Garza Alva


Support from the heights of Monterrey Stadium. Credit: Alejandro Garza Alva


Pachuca's Alan Bautista (right) defends the ball from Gerardo Arteaga. Credit: Alejandro Garza Alva


Iker Fimbres (center) was severely abused by Pachuca players. Credit: Claudia Susana Flores


Monterrey's Pedro Pedraza defeats his former teammate Nelson Deossa. Credit: Claudia Susana Flores


Germán Berterame looked for the goal. Credit: Claudia Susana Flores


This is how each ball was fought for. Credit: Claudia Susana Flores


'Tecatito' Corona tries to break out among three Pachuca players. Credit: Claudia Susana Flores


In the 51st minute, Germán Berterame scored the 1-0, taking advantage of a great assist from Jesús Corona. Credit: Alejandro Garza Alva


This is how 'Berte' celebrated his goal. Credit: Alejandro Garza Alva


Berterame got Rayados fans dreaming of reaching the quarterfinals. Credit: Alejandro Garza Alva


In the 87th minute, tragedy struck for Monterrey when Salomón Rondón scored the winning goal for his team after a terrible save from goalkeeper Esteban Andrada. Credit: Alejandro Garza Alva


While Pachuca's players were celebrating, the Albiazul players were in complete disarray. Credit: Alejandro Garza Alva


Esteban Andrada ended up as the villain of the match. Credit: Alejandro Garza Alva


After the elimination, some players covered their faces in shame. Credit: Alejandro Garza Alva


A sadness filled the Monterrey team's players. Credit: Alejandro Garza Alva


After the Tuzos scored, the Monterrey players had no further reaction. Credit: Alejandro Garza Alva
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