22 de March de 2024. 7:32 pm.
Rayados lost 3-2 to Atletico de San Luis in a friendly match played at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina.
The match began intensely, with both teams looking for the opponent's goal, and despite goals from Rodrigo Aguirre and Tony Leone, the team from Potosi managed to come from behind and win.
Luis Cardenas made a great save early in the match after a shot by San Luis forward Benjamin Galdames. Great save, "Mochis"!
10' RAYADOS 1-0 ATLETICO OF SAN LUIS | Rodrigo Aguirre
After a poor save by San Luis goalkeeper Cesar Lopez , Rodrigo Aguirre took a shot on goal and opened the scoring for Monterrey.
Aldahir Valenzuela crossed beautifully for Jesus"Tecatito" Corona, who volleyed the ball over the top of the goal at minute 15.
25' RAYADOS 2-0 ATLETICO DE SAN LUIS | Tony Leone
With a powerful header, Tony Leone scored his first goal with the Rayados jersey.
At minute 45, Diego Sanchez stopped the ball with his hand inside the area and the referee awarded a penalty kick to San Luis.
45' RAYADOS 2-1 ATLETICO DE SAN LUIS | Franck Boli
With a right-footed shot, Franck Boli made the penalty kick effective.
In the second half, Fernando Ortiz's men looked to add to the lead, but San Luis managed to get the winner.
52' RAYADOS 2-2 ATLETICO DE SAN LUIS | Franck Boli
Franck Boli finished off a cross from Javier Güemez to tie the match.
71' RAYADOS 2-3 ATLETICO DE SAN LUIS | Kevin Ortega
Kevin Ortega's well-placed shot gave San Luis the lead.
It is worth to mention that Alessandro Talge and Luka Ayala, players from Monterrey's Youth Academy, had their first match with Rayados' First Team.
On Saturday, March 30, at 7:00 p.m., Rayados will host Chivas at Estadio BBVA for Matchday 13 of the Clausura 2024 Tournament.
Andrés Jiménez