Both the U-21 and U-19 squads showcased their quality against Rayados in matches played on Saturday morning at El Barrial, as part of Matchday 12 action.
Both teams put on a masterclass in teamwork in Monterrey, where the U-21 side earned two valuable points to temporarily move into third place in the overall standings, while the U-19 team claimed all three points to climb up the table.
Chivas U-21
El Rebaño stepped onto the field with authority and secured a 3-3 draw against Monterrey, which led to a penalty shootout at the end of the match, where el equipo Rojiblanco prevailed 10-9.
Chivas attacking performance was decisive, forcing the home side to adopt a more conservative approach throughout the game.
The goals were scored by Leonel Calderón, who equalized in the 22nd minute, and Diego Latorre, who netted a brace in the 40th and 79th minutes.
Monterrey U-21 3-3 Chivas U-21
(Chivas wins 10-9 on penalties)
Referee: Irvin Aldair Acosta
Venue: El Barrial, Field 1
Lineups
• Chivas U-21: Cristo Navarrete, Diego Rosales, Ángel Brambila, Yohan Orozco, Diego Covarrubias, Carlos Corona, Carlos Zepeda, Emiliano Rodríguez, Leonel Calderón, Diego Latorre, Gael García.
Head Coach: Luis Arce
• Monterrey U-21: Kevin Cuneo, Marcelo Olvera, Diego Chavira, José Mendoza, Sebastián Rodríguez, Luis Rojas, Óscar Soto, Luka Ayala, Javier Serna, Allen Rojas, Aldo De Nigris.
Head Coach: Esteban Landazábal. Chivas U-19
In the second match of the day, Chivas was involved in a tightly contested battle against Monterrey. Strong collective play resulted in a narrow 1-0 victory for the Guadalajara side thanks to a goal by Brandon Brocksom.
Monterrey U-19 0-1 Chivas U-19
Referee: Ángel Eduardo Gutiérrez Mendoza
Venue: El Barrial, Field 1
Lineups
• Chivas U-19: Erick Aguilar, Omar Dueñas, Leonardo Ramírez, Santiago Hernández, Rodolfo Alaniz, Kevin García, Emmanuel Avilés, Jhonnatan Grajales, Rigo Pinto, Brandon Brocksom.
Head Coach: Benny Ferreyra
• Monterrey U-19: Óscar Contreras, Mahonry Cárdenas, José Muro, Juan Garza, Sebastián Hernández, Guillermo Samaniego, Luis Ortiz, Mauricio Bojórquez, Miguel Buitimea, Diego Ruiz, Carlos Sanmiguel.
Head Coach: Isaac Moreno
