Miguel Herrera and several American players ended up pushing with LAFC elements, after a play in which Ochoa received an attack
ORLANDO – America’s partial victory against LAFC in the semifinals of the CONCACAF Champions League at the end of the first half, It ended in a rage after the Los Angeles team lost Eduard Atuesta, who was sent for an alleged header on Memo Ochoa.
At the end of the claims, Miguel Herrera was expelled for altercations. The strategist was sent to the stands, while his left eye was red from the palm he received.
Between pushes and pretensions, both teams saw the end of the first 45 minutes and after the whistle signaled at the break both coaches reached the shots.
Luis Reyes was one of the first to be involved, while Federico Viñas and Carlos Vela walked in the middle of the disturbance that appeared on the side of the field.
The complainant and the arbitration body observed the actions, but did not intervene and did not draw several cards among those involved.
The spirits reached their peak when coach Águilas, Miguel Herrera, received a slap from a member of the coaching team, who made the spirits reappear, and the Mexican coach responded with a push.
Finally, both teams went to the locker room, with America up on the scoreboard, thanks to a header from Sebastián Cáceres.