Mexico City, Apr 9: A late goal from Paul Aguilar handed America a 1-0 win over Guadalajara Chivas on Sunday in Mexico's most intense rivalry, leaving Chivas with little chance of making the playoffs with just three games to play in the regular season.
America improved to 25 points in fifth place and is on the brink of qualifying for the playoffs. The top three teams in Mexico — Santos Laguna, Monterrey and Tigres — are guaranteed places in the postseason after the results this weekend from round 14 of the Clausura championship.
In other matches, Monterrey defeated city rivals Tigres 2-0, Santos Laguna drew 1-1 with Estudiantes Tecos, Morelia drew 0-0 against Atlas, Jaguares defeated San Luis 3-2, Tijuana won 2-1 against Atlante, Cruz Azul lost 2-1 against Queretaro, Puebla won 2-1 against Toluca and Pachuca overcame Pumas 1-0.
