Felines and Águilas clashed in a match that will be remembered for its stubborn defense and cautious approach, wrapping up Saturday’s schedule with a rare goalless result.
On the final matchday of the regular season, the Tigers and America confronted each other on Matchday 17 of the Opening 2023 in Liga MX, taking place at the University Stadium. The game unfolded with both sides producing moments of quality, yet neither could find the back of the net, leaving the scoreboard blank and the teams pondering their next steps toward the postseason.
Both teams entered the contest among the tournament’s most storied franchises, each carrying high expectations to lift the trophy this term. Yet the 0-0 stalemate served as a reminder that the road to glory is rarely straightforward. As the regular phase concluded, eyes turned toward the Play-In and the subsequent Liguilla, where each club would aim to prove its credentials against tougher opposition and secure a favorable path toward the championship.
Here is the minute-by-minute recap and a look at the most impactful actions from the match, as highlighted by live coverage and expert analysis:
TIGERS VS AMERICA: MINUTE BY MINUTE
Both sides started with intensity, trading cautious buildup play before the game opened up a touch in the middle periods. The Tigers showed intent on transitioning quickly through the lines, while América leaned on its wingers to stretch the field and create crossing opportunities. The first half featured tight duels in midfield and several reliable saves from the goalkeepers, with neither team able to crack the defensive organization that defined the day.
Notable chances emerged late in the opening stanza as quick counters looked likely to change the rhythm, but timely interventions and offside calls kept the score level. The second half brought a similar pattern: disciplined backlines, a few bursts of pace, and a stubbornness from both sides to abandon the game plan for a riskier approach. In the end, the goalkeeper’s gloves remained clean, and the nets stayed quiet, cementing a 0-0 scoreline that would influence Play-In seeding and postseason narratives.
As the full-time whistle blew, both managers acknowledged the importance of earning one more point to secure momentum and gauge progress ahead of the playoffs. The result underscored a season where the potential was evident, but consistency remained the missing ingredient in the pursuit of silverware.
HOW TO WATCH ON TV AND APPS?
You can follow the match on open television via Channel 5 and digitally through ViX, with a streaming option available on the ViX app for convenient access across devices.
ALIGNMENTS
TIGERS
Rodríguez; Aquino, Pizarro, Samir, Angulo; Gorriarán, Carioca, Flores, Quiñones; Herrera and Gignac.
AMERICA
Malagon; Layun, Lichnovsky, Cáceres, Reyes; Dos Santos, Fidalgo, Zendejas, Rodríguez; Quinones and Martín.
RESUME
Source: Goal