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Cruz Azul defeats Santos Laguna, secures spot in Liga MX semifinals

Cruz Azul defeated Santos Laguna 1-0 in the second leg of their Liga MX quarterfinal matchup, securing a 2-1 aggregate victory and a spot in the semifinals.

Uriel Antuna scored the lone goal of the match in the 25th minute, giving Cruz Azul a 1-0 lead that they would hold onto for the rest of the match.

The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams having chances to score. However, Cruz Azul was the more clinical team in front of goal, and they were able to make their chances count.

With the victory, Cruz Azul advances to the semifinals of the Liga MX, where they will face either Club America or Puebla.

Santos Laguna, meanwhile, will be disappointed to have been eliminated from the tournament, but they can take solace in the fact that they gave a good account of themselves against a strong Cruz Azul team.

Here are some of the key moments from the match:

Cruz Azul took the lead in the 25th minute when Uriel Antuna scored a goal from close range.
Santos Laguna had a chance to equalize in the 35th minute, but Diego Valdes' shot went just wide of the post.
Cruz Azul had a chance to extend their lead in the 55th minute, but Jonathan Rodriguez's shot was saved by Carlos Acevedo.
Santos Laguna continued to push for an equalizer in the second half, but they were unable to find a way through the Cruz Azul defense.
Cruz Azul held on to their 1-0 lead to secure a 2-1 aggregate victory and a spot in the semifinals.

Cruz Azul will now face either Club America or Puebla in the semifinals of the Liga MX.

The first leg of the semifinal will be played on Wednesday, May 18, at the Estadio Azteca, while the second leg will be played on Saturday, May 21, at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc.

Santos Laguna will now turn their attention to the Clausura 2022 playoffs, where they will face either Mazatlán or Pumas UNAM in the first round.

The first leg of the playoff will be played on Wednesday, May 11, at the Estadio Corona, while the second leg will be played on Saturday, May 14, at the Estadio Mazatlán or the Estadio Olímpico Universitario.