Chivas' victory against Xolos in MatchDay 13 of the AP22 is of obvious collective significance for the team as it continues in the fight for a top spot in the playoffs. In addition, it brought with it several points that need mention on an individual level; among them, the achievement that Luis Olivas unblocked and which allowed him to join the honor roll among the red and white homegrowns.
What is it all the fuss about? The 22-year-old left-footed center back from Tepic, Nayarit, has not only helped El Rebaño Sagrado to have the best defense in the tournament, with 9 goals conceded in 13 games played, but, just like his current teammates in the backline, he can also boast that he has caused an upheaval in the entire Chiva Nation.
Olivas' goal in Tijuana, which in the end determined the 1-2 victory for Guadalajara, was the first in his Liga MX career and now the 3 young defenders who have consolidated themselves as starters this semester ('Tiba', Chiquete and him) have already made their debut as red and white goal scorers in the national championship.
The One!
- In his 63rd match in the First Division, Gilberto Sepúlveda helped El Chiverío snatch a late equalizer against Cruz Azul in J15 of AP21, thanks to a solid header after a corner kick from the left.
Then there were Two!
- In his 19th Liga MX match, Gilberto Orozco was in charge of starting the turnaround against Pumas in J11 of the current AP22, equalizing the score with a diving header at the near post after Alexis Vega's service from a free kick on the left.
Then there were three with 'El Compa'
- In his 38th duel in the national championship, Luis Olivas helped El Rebaño to take the 3 points from the border, after a free kick rebounded off the defense, Chiquete set him up inside the box with a header to and Olivas seized the opportunity and sent the ball into the top corner of the net with a relentless left-footed volley.
