Giakoumakis scores winning targets for cruz azul

On January 29, 2025By Littum

Giorgos Giakoumakis emerged as the hero of Cruz Azul by scoring the decisive goal against Necaxa, leading his team to a 2-1 win on January 28, 2025 at Estadio Victoria. This much-needed victory brought some relief to the team, which is currently facing tensions due to their shaky start to the Clausura 2025 season, worsened by the recent departure of coach Martín Anselmi.

Cruz Azul went into the fight under considerable pressure in the hope of shaking off gloomy performance trends since Anselmi’s end. A goal from Diber Cambindo from Necaxa early only added to their evil when Cambindo celebrated emphatically, even kissing the Necaxa bath, which signaled his contempt for his former team.

Despite this setback, the elastic Cruz Azul team found its foot. Erik Lira equalized just before the break with a fantastic shot outside the box and overcomes the original deficit. This moment marked the turning point for the Capital Club, which has struggled to regain its competitive advantage.

Entering the second half with newly won confidence capitalized Cruz Azul on defensive errors from Necaxa. This is where Giakoumakis made his presence feel. After showing patience throughout the match, he received a perfectly timed assist from Amaury Morales. Opposite the target, the Greek striker released a powerful right -feet shot from the middle of the area, beat goalkeeper Ezequiel Unsaín and secured the lead for his team.

The 72nd minute goal not only showed Giakoumaki’s skill, but also served as his return to the scoring sheet after several matches without finding the back of the net. His last goal of Cruz Azul came during the quarterfinals against Tijuana, where his performance had been crucial to the team’s progress. This moment, his comeback marked and sparkled hope of continued success in moving forward.

After the match, the atmosphere was one of the relief and partying among fans and players. The victory against Necaxa allowed Cruz Azul to take steps towards releasing the mounting pressure of expectations, with players expressing their optimism for the rest of the season.