Guadalajara's strong performance in the first leg of the quarterfinals against Cruz Azul left them very close to taking the lead at home, but it all ended in a scoreless draw. Now, the Rojiblancos must win at Ciudad Universitaria to advance to the semifinals.
One of the most solid elements of the Rebaño Sagrado was Omar Govea, who helped Gabriel Milito's team maintain solidity in midfield and keep the ball moving well. At the end of the match, Chivas' number 6 was emphatic in assuring that the Guadalajara team is focused on its goal and that they will achieve it together with the Rojiblanca Nation of Mexico City.
"We had our chances, it was a close result, but in the playoffs you have to be lethal. The team is doing very well and we will look to close it out there."
"It was a very competitive game. Cruz Azul is a very well-organized team, they look to play between the lines, bouncing between the 9 and the inside players."
"The idea was to leave here with a favorable result. It's a long series, there's still the second leg to play, and we'll go for it. The team has that mentality, we want more, we're hungry to win this playoff."
"The game was very well planned today, but the opponent also counts. On Sunday there will be more space, but the team wants to achieve it and give the fans something to cheer about."
Omar Govea's stats in the first leg against Cruz Azul
- 90 minutes played
- 57 touches
- 51 passes
- 88% pass accuracy
- 2 tackles
