Published on: October 21, 2025 | By: SportBuzzHub Staff
MEXICO CITY — Club América secured a 2-1 victory over Puebla FC on Matchday 14 of the Liga MX Apertura 2025 at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes.
Puebla struck first in the 52nd minute via Emiliano Gómez, who capitalized on a defensive lapse and fired a precise shot into the net. América answered in the 67th minute with a penalty converted by Brian Rodríguez to level the match. The winning goal arrived deep into stoppage time (90 + 8′) when Ramón Juárez rose to head home, sending the home crowd into celebration.
The Águilas dominated possession in the second half and applied sustained pressure, while Puebla defended resolutely and limited clear-cut chances until the final moments. With this comeback, América boosts their standings, while Puebla remains under pressure as they continue their fight to avoid regression in the table.
Key Moments
52′ — Puebla opens the scoring: Emiliano Gómez finishes from inside the box.
67′ — América equalizes via penalty: Brian Rodríguez converts calmly.
90 + 8′ — Juárez heads home winner: final surge seals result for América.
Player Highlights
América: Brian Rodríguez – composure in front of goal; Ramón Juárez – late header winner.
Puebla: Emiliano Gómez – early strike to put visitors ahead.
Implications
For América, the result provides a timely boost as they push toward a playoff spot. Puebla, on the other hand, will need to regroup quickly to stabilize their position in the standings, especially given their defensive inconsistencies and marginal goal differentials in recent matches.
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