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Atlético Morelia-UMSNH Advances to Copa Metropolitana Semifinals With Comeback Victory

A late rally at Estadio Tecámac overturned an early deficit to set the Casa de Hidalgo up for a Sunday showdown for a place in the final

Overview

  • Atlético Morelia-UMSNH secured its spot in the semifinals with a 2-1 win over a Liga TDP side at Estadio Tecámac on Friday
  • Cristian “El Tigre” Castro headed in the equalizer just before halftime and Osvaldo Torres delivered the decisive second-half goal
  • In their tournament debut on August 14, Amir Marines and Juan Pablo Pizano each scored in a 2-2 draw before the team prevailed 5-4 in a penalty shootout
  • Several new signings featured in both matches as the squad twice overturned deficits to demonstrate early chemistry and resilience
  • The Casa de Hidalgo will compete on Sunday morning for a chance to reach the Copa Metropolitana final