Video: Kevin Mier made “the great Higuita” in Cruz Azul-Xolos

ByDavid Mitchell
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Kevin Mier was decisive in the tremendous comeback of Blue Cross on Juan Carlos Osorio’s Tijuana, he covered key balls and He even dared to emulate the great René Higuitaformer goalkeeper who accompanied him during his time at Atlético Nacional.

The goalkeeper was one of the figures of La Maquina in the overwhelming 3-0 they achieved against Xolos to advance to the semifinals of the Mexican League Playoffs after the 0-3 they had taken in the first leg.

cruz Azul tied on aggregate but eliminated Osorio’s team for having finished better positioned in the general table.

Kevin Mier was a starter and a fundamental piece in the perfect game that Cruz Azul played. Not only did he make vital covers, but he was also encouraged to “do the great Higuita” in a counterattack that could have been lethal for his team.

When Tijuana was ready for the counterattack and to end Cruz Azul’s illusions, Mier cut off a pass in the middle that was destined for a goal and came out playing until midfield.

There, the ex-Nacional ‘1’ did not hit the ball, but With vision he decided to filter the ball over the rival, enabling a teammatewho was authorized to carry out the overflow.

Mier’s action won all the applause from the Cruz Azul stadiumwhich recognized the Colombian’s great moment.

David Mitchell
David Mitchell

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