Club Deportivo Guadalajara’s academy teams absolutely lit it up this weekend, pulling off an incredible run of 4 wins, 1 draw, and just 1 defeat across their various age groups. What really stood out was their sheer grit, showcasing a serious ability to bounce back when things got tough.
The Red-and-White Academy’s Unstoppable Comeback Crew
The Under-19 boys kicked things off with a bang, staging a wild comeback against Juárez in their rescheduled Matchday 2 fixture. After Juárez snagged an early lead in the first half, Alberto Ascencio’s squad came out of the locker room fired up. Joseph González leveled it in the 46th minute, and that goal just sparked an absolute Red-and-White onslaught! Luis Villaseñor hammered in a brace in the 51st and 85th minutes, and Aldrin Mariaca sealed the deal in the 79th. A dominant 4-1 win that propelled Chivas to 21 points and fourth place overall. Talk about a statement!
Then there was Chivas TDP, who hosted Gallos Viejos and delivered a thrilling 3-2 victory. They went down five minutes in, but Domenico Giacopello immediately hit back in the sixth minute to tie it up. The visitors grabbed the lead again early in the second half, but did Guadalajara panic? Nope. Raydel Montaño struck in the 75th, and Enith Vázquez delivered the final blow in the 84th, completing yet another comeback and sealing the win. That clutch performance puts Chivas TDP on 6 points and keeps them within striking distance of the top spot in Group 15.
Dominance and a Clutch Draw Keep Guadalajara Rolling
The Under-17s kept the good times rolling, heading to Rayados on Matchday 12 and snatching all three points with a 3-1 victory. The first half was tight, but Cristian Flores’ team absolutely exploded in the second. César Quintana opened the scoring in the 53rd minute, Erick Galíndez extended the lead three minutes later, and Osbaldo Ybarra buried it in the 61st to put the game completely out of reach. Rayados got a consolation goal late, but it was too little, too late. This win boosts the Red-and-Whites to 13 points and seventh place in Group 2.
Not to be outdone, the Under-21 men grabbed their own win, beating Bravos 1-0 in their rescheduled Matchday 2 fixture. This one was a battle early on, but the Red-and-White defense was an absolute brick wall, shutting down any threats to their goal. Luis Arce’s team pushed forward and took control, and their persistence paid off when Brandon Brocksom slotted home the game’s only goal in the 18th minute. Those three points lifted Guadalajara to 18 and into fourth place overall.
Even the Under-15 boys showed their clutch gene. Visiting Rayados on Matchday 12, they salvaged a 1-1 draw in Monterrey. After the hosts scored in the 72nd minute, Santiago López stepped up with the game nearly over to level the score and force a penalty shootout for the extra point. Of course, the Red-and-Whites clinched that additional point in the shootout. With those two points, Carlos Tremblay’s team is now on 18 points and remains third in Group 2.
This weekend proved Guadalajara’s academy is packed with talent and a whole lot of heart. With teams sitting fourth, third, and within striking distance of the top spot, these youngsters are definitely showing the kind of resilience that could push them even higher in their respective groups. It’s going to be exciting to see them keep climbing.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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