Club América secured a vital 4-2 victory over Necaxa at the Estadio Victoria during Jornada 10 of the Liga MX Apertura 2026 tournament. Captain Henry Martín led the team with a standout performance. The veteran forward netted a brilliant hat-trick, propelling the Azulcremas higher in the league standings and cementing his place among the top scorers of the season.
The match was a fast-paced encounter filled with offensive action and crucial penalties. Necaxa opened the scoring in the 37th minute through Owen González following a sharp counterattack. América responded immediately just one minute later when Henry Martín capitalized on a loose ball inside the box to equalize at 1-1.
The first half maintained its dramatic pace before the break. Necaxa regained the advantage in the 43rd minute when Julián Carranza successfully converted a penalty kick. América fought back during stoppage time, earning a penalty that Martín converted calmly to level the score at 2-2 heading into halftime.
In the second half, the visitors seized full control of the pitch. Colombian striker Miguel Borja gave América their first lead of the night in the 56th minute. He took advantage of a defensive error by the Necaxa backline to score with a precise low shot. The pressure from the Coapa squad overwhelmed the home team as the match progressed.
Martín sealed his historic hat-trick and secured the final scoreline in the 75th minute. He converted another penalty kick following a foul inside the area. With this impressive three-goal display, Martín reached six goals for the Apertura 2026 tournament. This ties him with Julián Carranza and Oscar Estupiñán in the race for the scoring title, which is currently led by Pachuca’s Salomón Rondón with 10 goals.
The victory lifts América to 20 points in the Liga MX standings, tying them with Toluca while holding a game in hand. Meanwhile, Necaxa remains struggling near the bottom of the table with eight units following the home defeat. América will look to build on this momentum when they prepare to face Monterrey at the Estadio Azteca.
