TIJUANA Despite playing a man short most of the game, Xolos dominated storied América on Friday night, delighting the sold-out Caliente Stadium.
Officially, the score was tied 1-1, but the Xolos outplayed the Aguilas, which were in second place coming into the game.
After half-time, las Aguilas scored first when Christian Benitez passed to Raúl Jiménez, who was in front of the goal and sent the ball into the net.
Their celebration was short-lived, however.
Less than a minute later, Xolos forward Duvier Riascos headed a ball, sending it past Américas goalkeeper, tying the score.
Thats how the marquee game of the season ended.
Two of the Xolos most effective players were ejected from the game, which only seemed to fire up Tijuanas team.
Forward Joe Sand drew a red card after the referee ruled that he had elbowed Oswaldo Vizcarrondo. And in the second half, midfielder Egidio Arévalo was thrown out after a foul against Paul Aguilar.
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