Cruz Azul thrash Veracruz to bolster lead

IANS  |  Mexico City 

hammered Veracruz 4-1 to extend their lead at the top of the Apertura table.

The home team opened the scoring in the 33rd minute on Saturday after volleyed in from the edge of the area to conclude a sweeping counter attack, reports news agency.

The visitors levelled the scores just after the break through Bryan Carrasco's penalty, but Cruz quickly restored their lead when failed to stop Elias Hernandez' long-range effort.

Argentine added the home side's third on 72 minutes with a back post header, before Rodrigo Noya's own goal sealed the win for Cruz.

are four points clear second placed with eight games played.

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First Published: Sun, September 02 2018. 13:38 IST