By Lizzy Becherano Pachuca triumphed 5-2 over Monterrey in the chaotic first-leg match of the 2022 Liga MX Apertura semi-final series on Thursday. Pachuca earned the initial lead with a goal from Nicolas Ibanez, before Rayados equalized the score only seven minutes later. It became a game of catch up for the visitors, with Luis Romo canceling out Romario Ibarra’s strike to secure the 2-2 draw heading into halftime. The second 45 saw Pachuca find the back of the net seconds after the whistle, exerting their dominance. But as frustrations grew high on the pitch for Rayados, right-back Erick Agui…