Sunday, July 20, 2008

SuperLiga Group Stage Action Concludes: Revs and Gophers Advance

Action in Group B in the 2008 North American SuperLiga concluded Sunday.

At Fullerton, California:

The New England Revolution locked up a berth in the semifinal round with a 1-1 deadlock versus Chivas USA. The Revs' Shalrie Joseph notched the equalizer at 78 minutes, canceling out Ante Razov's tally for Chivas USA at 59 minutes.

At Frisco, Texas:

Defending champions Pachuca advanced to the semifinals following their 1-1 draw with Santos Laguna. Damian Ariel Alvarez got the Gophers on the scoreboard in the 4th minute. However, Santos Laguna's Cristian Benitez equalized at 72 minutes.

FINAL GROUP B STANDINGS:

1. New England Revolution (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
2. Pachuca (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
3. Chivas USA (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
4. Santos Laguna (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 1)

New England and Pachuca (thanks to their game one win over Chivas USA) advanced to the semifinal round.

SEMIFINAL MATCHUPS:

Tuesday, July 29:

Pachuca at Houston Dynamo

Wednesday, July 30:

Atlante at New England Revolution

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