This Saturday was a busy one for the Cantera Rojiblanca, who faced matches in 3 different categories, as the U-23 and U-18 teams faced the Clásico Tapatío, while the U-14s played their first Liguilla match. Below, we tell you what was the balance for Chivas' youth teams.
How did the U18s do?
Guadalajara's youngsters ratified their leadership of the category after a 2-2 draw against the Nextipac team. The team coached by Sergio Pinto reached 48 points in the tournament and are waiting for the end of the day to know their opponent in the Quarterfinals, which will be defined between Mazatlán FC and Necaxa.
The Red and White team played a tight match in the match played on synthetic turf, as they generated chances that they did not manage to score. Before halftime, the rival took the lead with a goal by Carlo Henríquez.
Our canteranos sought to equalize the score from the first actions of the second half but were met with another goal from the locals at 47', with a shot by Oscar Reyes. However, they did not let their intensity drop and managed to level the scores thanks to goals by Raúl Nuño and Diego Latorre, at 57' and 84', respectively.
Atlas U18 2-2 Chivas U18
(Carlos Henríquez at 45+2' and Oscar Reyes at 47')
(Raúl Nuño at 57' and Diego Latorre at 84').
Referee: Erick González Miranda
The Academy
-Atlas U18: 232 Oscar Hidalgo; 236 José Gómez, 245 Eric Villegas, 247 Kevin Silva, 250 Ángel Sevilla; 237 Carlos Henríquez, 251 Luis Suárez, 253 Diego Trejo (C), 244 Alonso Ripoll, 246 Juan González; 287 Mariano Castañeda.
Coach José Alujas
-Chivas U18: 251 David Nungaray; 233 Zinedine Hernández, 237 Alexis Gallegos (C), 243 Jared De León; 75 Hugo Mata, 235 Isaac Martínez, 189 Antonio Dolores, 239 Raúl Martínez, 255 Isaac González; 297 Deibith Armenta and 256 Diego Latorre.
Coach: Sergio Pinto
How did the U-23 team fare?
The Red-and-Whites were unable to secure their place in the Liguilla, losing 2-0 to the city's fierce rivals. José Meléndez's team fell just short of qualification, as they finished the CL24 in ninth place with 22 points.
The match was a tough one for the Rebaño's youngsters, as at 23', a penalty kick was awarded to the locals, which Axel Leyva saved with great skill on his left side. The Zorros took the lead at 38' with a goal by Luis Egurrola and two minutes later the Rebaño were reduced to one man after Ismael Angulo was sent off.
During the second half, the hosts put the game to bed through Luis Blanco at 59'.
Atlas U23 2-0 Chivas U23
(Luis Egurrola at 38' and Luis Blanco at 59')
Referee: Diego Montaño Robles
The Academy
-Atlas U23: 181 Edson Arce; 184 Antero Landaverde (C), 216 Paulo Ramírez, 238 Héctor Medina, 256 Norberto Suárez; 198 Carlos Cruz, 199 Sergio Hernández, 235 Luis Blanco, 243 Jesús Guillén; 187 Leonardo Correa, 188 Luis Egurrola.
Coach Rodrigo Méndez
-Chivas U23: 191 Axel Leyva; 50 Mateo Chávez, 188 Francisco Méndez, 208 Ismael Angulo, 223 Diego Ochoa; 199 Emilio Tame, 185 Gibran Ortiz, 69 Daniel Villaseca; 193 Marioni Ham, 34 Armando González (C) and 205 Ariel Castro.
Coach: José Meléndez
How did the U14 team do?
Our young Red-and-Whites are in the Semifinals, ChivaHermanos! The youthful Rebaño defeated Puebla 3-0 this morning at Verde Valle and now awaits its Semifinal opponent, which will be the winner of the series between América and León.
Marco Palacios' team took the lead in the first half with goals from Jorge Lewis at 4' and Hendrick Castañeda at 16'. In the second half, Yahel Castañeda's goal sealed the Rebaño's ticket to the final.
Chivas Under 14 3-0 Puebla Under 14
(Jorge Lewis at 4', Hendrick Castañeda at 16' and Yahel Castañeda at 56')
Referee: Jonathan Ramírez Meza
Valley Green
-Chivas U14: 331 Diego Gámez; 335 Dylan Avelar (C), 344 Johann Rodríguez, 363 André Godínez, 336 Joseph González; 339 Jorge Lewis, 342 Hendrick Castañeda, 352 Santiago Arellano; 374 Milán Argote, 357 Ricardo Mireles and 375 Gerson Gutiérrez.
Coach Marco Palacios
-Puebla U14: 332 José Acosta; 334 Pedro Camacho, 338 Ethian Romero, 359 Santiago Alvarado, 340 Jorge Del Valle; 347 Jayden Hernández, 355 Rubén Sánchez, 356 Mateo González, 339 Alejandro De Jesús; 349 Christiano Bibiano (C), 361 Martín Bravo.
D.T. Gabriel Simón
