On a night filled with endless chances to either tie the game or take a lead, América let the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup series slip through their fingers in Nicaragua last night, coming up short to Real Estelí by 2-1. It was Byron Bonilla (player of the match) and Marvin Fletes instead who made good on their attempts and led their club to victory.
Let’s be honest here. The Nicaraguan side made a valiant effort and played their hearts out. They had a couple players come off who were just gassed from all the running throughout the game.