Clausura 2017 Copa MX Final

The Clausura 2017 Copa MX Final was the final of the Clausura 2017 Copa MX, the tenth edition of the Copa MX under its current format and 77th overall organized by the Mexican Football Federation, the governing body of association football in Mexico.

Clausura 2017 Copa MX Final
EventClausura 2017 Copa MX
Guadalajara Morelia
0 0
Guadalajara won 3–1 on penalty kicks
Date19 April 2017 (2017-04-19)[1]
VenueEstadio Chivas, Zapopan, Jalisco
RefereeFernando Hernandez
Attendance42,329

The final was contested in a single leg format between Liga MX clubs Guadalajara and Morelia.[1] The match was hosted by Guadalajara at Estadio Chivas in the Guadalajara suburb of Zapopan on 19 April 2017. As winners, Guadalajara earned a spot to face Querétaro (the winners of the Apertura 2016 edition) in the 2017 Supercopa MX.[2]

Qualified teams
Team Previous finals appearances (bold indicates winners)
Guadalajara 11 (1948, 1951, 1952, 1954, 1955, 1963, 1967, 1970, Clausura 2015, Apertura 2015, Apertura 2016)
Morelia 2 (1965, Apertura 2013)

Venue
Estadio Chivas hosted the final

Due to the tournament's regulations the higher seed among both finalists during the group stage will host the final, thus Estadio Chivas hosted the final.[3] Formerly named Estadio Omnilife, the venue has been home to Guadalajara since the Apertura 2010 season.[4] The venue has hosted various other events such as the first leg of the 2010 Copa Libertadores Finals between Guadalajara and Brazilian club Internacional.[5] The stadium also hosted eight matches of the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup, including the semifinal between Brazil and Uruguay.[6] The stadium hosted the 2011 Pan American Games opening and closing ceremonies as well as both men's and women's football tournaments.[7]

Background

Guadalajara has won the tournament three times while Morelia has won it once. This is Guadalajara's fourth Copa MX final in a two-year span, the last appearance being in the previous edition where they lost to Querétaro on penalty kicks.[8][9] Morelia most recently reached the final in the Apertura 2013 where the defeated Atlas on penalty kicks to win their first Copa MX title.[10]

Guadalajara won three, drew once and scored six goals during group stage and won their group. They eliminated UAT in the Round of 16, Juárez in the quarterfinals, and Monterrey in the semifinals.

Morelia won two, lost two, and scored six goals during group stage, as they ended second. They eliminated Toluca in the Round of 16, Tijuana in the quarterfinals and Cruz Azul in the semifinals.

Road to the finals

Note: In all results below, the score of the finalist is given first.

Guadalajara Round Morelia
Opponent Result Group stage Opponent Result
Atlante 1–1 (H) Matchday 1 León 0–3 (A)
Venados 1–0 (A) Matchday 2 Zacatepec 1–0 (H)
Venados 1–0 (H) Matchday 3 Zacatepec 3–1 (A)
Atlante 3–1 (A) Matchday 4 León 2–3 (H)
Group 6 winners
Pos Team Pld Pts
1 Guadalajara 4 10
2 Atlante 4 5
3 Venados 4 1
Source: Liga MX
 Final standings Group 9 runners-up
Pos Team Pld Pts
1 León 4 12
2 Morelia 4 6
3 Zacatepec 4 0
Source: Liga MX
Opponent Result Knockout stage Opponent Result
UAT 2–2 (6–5) p) (H) Round of 16 Toluca 2–2 (3–0 p) (A)
Juárez 3–2 (H) Quarterfinals Tijuana 2–0 (A)
Monterrey 2–0 (A) Semifinals Cruz Azul 1–0 (H)

Match
Guadalajara0–0Morelia
Report
Penalties
Salcido
Marín
Pulido
Pineda 		3–1 Osuna
Zárate
Cabrera
Rey
Attendance: 42,329
Referee: Fernando Hernández
Guadalajara[11][12]
Morelia[11][12]
GK34 Miguel Jiménez
DF16 Miguel Ángel Ponce
DF3 Carlos Salcido (c)
DF5 Hedgardo Marín
DF17 Jesús Sánchez
MF7 Orbelín Pineda
MF25 Michael Pérez
MF21 Carlos Fierro
MF18 Néstor Calderón 63'
FW9 Alan Pulido
FW14 Ángel Zaldívar 39'
Substitutions:
GK30 Rodolfo Cota
DF6 Edwin Hernández
DF28 Miguel Basulto
MF20 Rodolfo Pizarro 39'
MF23 José Juan Vázquez
FW10 Eduardo López 63'
FW97 Michelle Benítez
Manager:
Matías Almeyda
GK13 Sebastián Sosa
DF28 Carlos Adrián Morales
DF3 Gerardo Rodríguez
DF5 Facundo Erpen
DF30 Ignacio González
MF8 Juan Pablo Rodríguez (c) 73'
MF6 David Cabrera
MF25 Mario Osuna
MF14 Cristian Penilla 18' 80'
FW31 Gastón Lezcano
FW27 Miguel Sansores 65'
Substitutions:
GK35 Luis Malagón
DF16 Eduardo Chávez
DF29 Santiago Altamira
MF7 Diego Mejía
MF11 Jorge Zárate 73'
FW12 Rodolfo Vilchis 65'
FW18 Luis Gabriel Rey 80'
Manager:
Roberto Hernández

Assistant referees:
Miguel Angel Chua
Michel Alejandro Morales
Fourth official:
Diego Montaño

Broadcasters

The match was not shown on any over-the-air or pay television networks in Mexico, instead it was shown on Chivas TV, Guadalajara's over-the-top (OTT) platform.[13] Along with Chivas TV, the match was also streamed on Claro Video and Cinépolis Klic.[14] On 12 April 2017, cinema chain Cinépolis announced the match will be shown in Cinépolis theaters across Mexico.[14]

The match was shown on Univision Deportes Network in the United States.

References
  1. Liga Mx / Ascenso Mx. "COPA MX - Página Oficial de la Liga del Fútbol Profesional en México .: Bienvenido". Lacopamx.net. Retrieved 2017-04-16.
  2. Liga Mx / Ascenso Mx. "Página Oficial de la Liga del Fútbol Profesional en México .: Bienvenido". Ascenso Mx. Retrieved 2016-11-02.
  3. Redacción. "Listo horario de la final de Copa MX entre Chivas y Monarcas". MedioTiempo. Retrieved 2017-04-16.
  4. Press Association. "Chivas Guadalajara 3-2 Manchester United | Pre-season match report | Football". The Guardian. Retrieved 2017-04-16.
  5. "Internacional sueña más al vencer a las Chivas en la primera final". Espndeportes.espn.com. Retrieved 2017-04-16.
  6. "FIFA U-17 World Cup Mexico 2011 - Matches - Uruguay-Brazil". FIFA.com. 2011-07-07. Retrieved 2017-04-16.
  7. José María Garrido (2011-09-28). "Así luce el Omnilife, de cara a los Panamericanos". MedioTiempo. Retrieved 2017-04-16.
  8. "Chivas advance to Copa MX final Guadalajara back in the hunt for famous league and cup double after Monterrey win - ESPN FC". Espnfc.us. 2017-04-06. Retrieved 2017-04-16.
  9. "Queretaro claims Copa MX title with Tiago Volpi help and aspire to greatness - ESPN FC". Espnfc.us. 2016-11-03. Retrieved 2017-04-16.
  10. Raymundo González. "Morelia en dramática Final se proclama Campeón de la Copa MX". MedioTiempo. Retrieved 2017-04-16.
  11. http://lacopamx.net/cancha/mxm/80387/eyJpZENsdWJsb2NhbCI6IjciLCJpZENsdWJ2aXNpdGEiOiIxMCIsImlkUGFydGlkbyI6IjgwMzg3In0=/minuto-a-minuto-guadalajara-vs-m-morelia-final-estadio-chivas-chivas-tv
  12. https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2017/04/20/mexico/copa-mexico/club-guadalajara/club-atletico-monarcas-morelia/2433448/?ICID=HP_MS_08_01
  13. "Chivas TV lanza promoción para la final de Copa MX". Espn.com.co. 2017-04-06. Retrieved 2017-04-16.
  14. "¡Cácaro! Final de Copa MX no sólo va por Chivas TV ¡también en cines!". Espndeportes.espn.com. Retrieved 2017-04-16.
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