Henry Martin Hat-Trick Stuns Necaxa as América Win 4-2

Chaos Reigns as América Edge Thriller Against Necaxa

Club América emerged 4-2 victors in a breathless Liga MX Apertura Matchday 10 clash against Necaxa that featured two penalties, a VAR drama, and a Henry Martin masterclass. The Estadio Victoria erupted inside 37 minutes as Owen González smashed Necaxa ahead, but Martin’s instant reply – a poacher’s finish within 90 seconds – set the tone for a night where chaos was the only certainty.

Necaxa’s Brief Dream Shattered

Just as Necaxa’s 53% possession dominance threatened to pay dividends again through Julián Carranza’s 43rd-minute penalty, Martin struck deep in first-half stoppage time. His initial penalty was chalked off by VAR, only for the referee to point to the spot again seconds later – Martin burying the retake to make it 2-2 amid boiling tempers.

Martin Turns Executioner

Miguel Borja’s 56th-minute thunderbolt put América ahead before Martin sealed his hat-trick from the spot after 75 minutes, converting his third penalty of the season with ice veins. Necaxa’s discipline crumbled with three yellow cards as their high line was repeatedly shredded – América’s 21 shots telling the story of a predator feasting on chaos.

What This Means for Club América and Necaxa

The victory propels América into title contention while Necaxa’s defensive frailties cast doubt on their playoff credentials. Martín now has 5 goals in 3 games – a striker reborn. For Necaxa? The bitter taste of a match where their brave attacking (15 shots) was undone by the cruelest lessons in efficiency.

Key Moments

37′ ⚽ Necaxa — Owen González (assist: Julián Carranza)

39′ ⚽ Club America — Henry Martin

43′ ⚽ Necaxa — Julián Carranza

45+10′ ⚽ Club America — Henry Martin

56′ ⚽ Club America — Miguel Borja

75′ ⚽ Club America — Henry Martin