América vs Puebla Match Preview
A hungry, desperate America will play against a rival that has historically been good for them, a Puebla team that has won just 13 times against them in 73 meetings since the league began in 1943. In fact, Puebla has won just once against the team since 2004.
They\\\'ll have a good crack at a win at the Estadio Azteca this weekend, as America will field its third-choice goalkeeper, with Guillermo Ochoa out to injury and Armando Navarrete incapacitated due to a dental procedure. 20-year-old Hugo Gonzalez will debut as the America goalkeeper, attempting to notch his first win as blue-and-yellow netminder.
America desperately need a win to continue figuring in the playoff hunt, they\\\'ve dropped to eighth after being as high as third in recent weeks. Puebla would also work towards salvaging its season with a win, as Hector Hugo Eugui has revitalized the team since replacing Jose Luis Trejo in the managerial position. They\\\'ve all but staved off relegation, and can now think about a possible run at the playoffs. Puebla would break a seven-year winless streak at the Estadio Azteca with a win.