The Chivas vs Necaxa Copa MX match will be held this Tuesday, July 23, 2013 (7:00 PM Pacific) in Aguascalientes. The Estadio Victoria will be witness to the most attractive match in the first week of the Copa MX in this Apertura 2013. Chivas of Guadalajara will also have their debut in the cup since it was re-established last year. Necaxa on the other hand, will use the opportunity of opening their participation at home with the hope of earning their first 3 points.
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Final Score Update and Highlights
The Chivas vs Necaxa Copa MX 2013 match ended in a 2-1 win for the ‘Rebaño’. Chivas played a good, offensive match, where Carlos Fierro was the man of the match. With the win, Chivas takes first place of Group 6 in the opening week of the Copa MX.
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Chivas of Guadalajara will make their official presentation in the Copa MX, and also in the year’s second semester. The team coached by Benjamin Galindo is fresh and energized as they did not play a match last weekend in the Liga MX. Moreover, they are also anxious to perform as they had an outstanding pre-season, while the match against Necaxa will allow the ‘Rebaño’ to demonstrate in what level they are.
Chivas is expected to play with most of its current starters, while 4 of their players are still with the Mexican national squad at the Gold Cup. Chivas received good news at the start of this week, as their star signing, Aldo De Nigris, was able to jog for the first time after his knee surgery last month. The striker celebrated his 30th birthday with the good news that he may be able to return to the fields in less than one month.
The ‘Rayos’ of Necaxa also have reason to celebrate when they host Chivas this Tuesday. Not only will the stadium be split between Necaxa and Chivas fans, but this week marks the celebration for the 90th anniversary of the club’s formation. Sadly, Necaxa is in the Ascenso MX; however, a win against Chivas in the Copa MX this early in the semester will allow the team coached by Jaime Urdiales to begin their season with high expectation in their surge for their return to the top tier.
Chivas and Necaxa form part of Group 6 of the Copa MX, Apertura 2013. Regarded as the toughest group in the competition, Group 6 also includes Dorados of Sinaloa and Leon.
Chivas vs Necaxa Prediction
The Chivas vs Necaxa match will be a good contest in a packed Estadio Victoria. As the Copa MX ‘must-watch- match of the week, this game will be entertaining as both teams will play offensively, and for the win. Chivas will use a lineup filled with mostly starters, therefore they are the favorite to win this match. The Chivas vs Necaxa match will end in a 3-1 win for the ‘Rebaño Sagrado’.
Chivas vs Necaxa Television
The Chivas vs Necaxa Copa MX match will be televised this Tuesday, July 23, 2013 on Univision Deportes at 7:00 PM Pacific.