Universitarios and Celestes collide once again as action heats up in CU. GOAL covers the most crucial moments of the dedication and the pre-season clash between these storied clubs.
In the Celestial Cup 2022, this Friday, December 16, the two teams meet at the University Olympic Stadium. After settling draws with Toluca and Necaxa, the Felinos and the Cementeros are chasing their first win of this tournament and a momentum boost heading into Clausura 2023.
As a pre-season showcase, coaches are expected to continue giving young players a chance to prove their worth and push for inclusion in the Clausura 2023 squad. The match serves as a platform for evaluation, development, and strategic experimentation common in early-season friendlies.
When the full 90 minutes concluded, Los Celestes emerged with a 2-1 victory thanks to a late comeback from the club’s youth ranks. Rodrigo Cruz delivered the decisive goal, sealing the win and adding an important milestone to Raúl Gutiérrez’s roster as the year-end competition progressed.
In this overview we highlight the key moments from the friendly encounter:
PUMAS VS CRUZ AZUL: MINUTE BY MINUTE
81′ — Carlos Gutiérrez unleashed a shot saved brilliantly by Andrés Gudiño.
67′ — GOAL FOR CRUZ AZUL! Rodrigo Cruz sparked a decisive move to flip the score in favor of the visitors.
57′ — GOAL FOR CRUZ AZUL! Rodolfo Rotondi capitalized on a defensive error to level the score.
43′ — Jorge Ruvalcaba fired a shot that Jesús Corona halted with a strong one-handed save.
27′ — Rodolfo Rotondi tested Gil Alcalá with a powerful effort.
twenty’ — Juan Ignacio Dinenno sent a precise header just wide, saved by Jesús Corona.
13′ — Jorge Ruvalcaba delivered a dangerous center that Daniel González could not convert.
9′ — GOAL FOR COUGARS! Gustavo Del Prete exploited a lapse in defense to put his team ahead. 2′ — A clear opportunity was missed by Antuna, as the university goal narrowly escaped a bigger deficit.
18:00 — Welcome to the live narration of the Pumas vs Cruz Azul match in the Sky Cup 2022. Highlights are available on GOAL.com.
THE PREVIOUS
Details from the last meeting and the teams’ recent form provide context for this clash as both sides look to build confidence with fresh faces and renewed energy.
HOW TO SEE ON TV AND ONLINE
The game will be broadcast on Nu9ve and TUDN, with streaming available through the Vix Plus app, compatible with iOS and Android devices.
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