4 – 2
“Francisco Nevárez gave Juárez a shock lead, finishing from outside the box into the bottom left corner after a rapid Juárez counter-attack, with Eder López picking up the assist following a Pumas free kick that was turned into a fast break opportunity.”
Pivotal“Jairo Torres twisted the knife in first-half stoppage time, firing a right-footed shot from the centre of the box into the top right corner to double Juárez's advantage with practically the last action of the half, assisted by José Luis Rodríguez.”
Pivotal“After Robert Morales had a shot saved and VAR confirmed a penalty for Pumas, Guillermo Martínez Ayala stepped up and drilled a left-footed spot kick into the bottom left corner to halve the deficit and ignite Estadio Olímpico Universitario.”
Pivotal“Robert Morales headed Pumas in front for the first time in the match, glancing in from the centre of the box to make it 3-2, before adding a second header in stoppage time to complete a breathtaking 4-2 victory. His brace off the bench proved decisive.”
Pivotal
Pumas UNAM
Juárez
Pumas UNAM produced a stunning second-half comeback at home, overturning a two-goal deficit to defeat Juárez 4-2 in a match that swung dramatically on Eder López's red card just after the hour mark. Juárez had looked in complete control at the break, with Francisco Nevárez finishing coolly from outside the box on 35 minutes and Jairo Torres doubling the advantage deep in first-half stoppage time. But the visitors' ill-discipline cost them dearly — López's dismissal for a foul on 55 minutes handed Pumas the numerical advantage they needed, and they ruthlessly exploited it. Guillermo Martínez Ayala was the catalyst, converting a VAR-confirmed penalty before heading home an equaliser from Jordán Carrillo's cross, and substitute Robert Morales then delivered the killer blows — heading in from close range on 86 minutes before sealing a remarkable 4-2 victory in stoppage time. The statistics tell the full story of Pumas' dominance once the red card changed the contest: 73% possession, 23 shots, six big chances created and a staggering 506 passes compared to Juárez's 187. This result keeps Pumas' top-half ambitions very much alive, while Juárez — let down by their own indiscipline — are left to rue what might have been had López kept his head.
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Guillermo Martínez of Pumas UNAM is caught offside.
Goal! Robert Morales scores for Pumas UNAM with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box into the bottom right corner. The match score is now Pumas UNAM 4, Juárez 2.
Foul committed by Guillermo Martínez of Pumas UNAM.
Jesús Murillo from Juárez wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Jesús MurilloYellow CardJesús Murillo from Juárez receives a yellow card.
Guillermo Martínez of Pumas UNAM wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by José García of Juárez.
Foul committed by Guillermo Martínez of Pumas UNAM.
Alejandro Mayorga from Juárez wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. José García from Juárez takes a right-footed shot from over 35 yards, but it goes high and wide to the right. He was assisted by Javier Aquino.
Substitution for Pumas UNAM: Dennis Ramírez comes on for Jordán Carrillo.
Attempt saved. Robert Morales from Pumas UNAM has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved in the bottom left corner by Sebastián Jurado from Juárez, with an assist from Ángel Rico.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 14 minutes of added time.
Luca Martínez Dupuy from Juárez misses a left-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it to the left. He was assisted by Homer Martínez with a headed pass.
Francisco NevárezYellow CardFrancisco Nevárez of Juárez receives a yellow card.
Goal! Robert Morales scores for Pumas UNAM with a header from the center of the box into the center of the goal. The match score is now Pumas UNAM 3, Juárez 2.
Guillermo Martínez from Pumas UNAM misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it just a bit too high. Nathan Silva provided the assist with a cross.
Ángel Rico's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Guilherme CastilhoYellow CardGuilherme Castilho from Juárez receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Guilherme Castilho of Juárez.
Pedro Vite of Pumas UNAM is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Pumas UNAM: Tony Leone comes on for Rodrigo López.
Substitution for Juárez: Homer Martínez comes on for Denzell García.
Jordán CarrilloYellow CardJordán Carrillo from Pumas UNAM receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Jordán Carrillo of Pumas UNAM.
Pumas UNAM win a corner after it is conceded by Francisco Nevárez.
Attempt saved. Jordán Carrillo from Pumas UNAM has a right-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box that is saved.
Luca Martínez Dupuy from Juárez misses a header from the center of the box after a set piece situation.
Foul committed by Rubén Duarte of Pumas UNAM.
Foul committed by Denzell García of Juárez.
assist: Jordán Carrillo
Goal! Guillermo Martínez scores for Pumas UNAM with a header from the center of the box into the center of the goal, assisted by Jordán Carrillo's cross. The match is now 2-2.
Ángel Rico's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Corner awarded to Pumas UNAM after a concession by Sebastián Jurado.
Goal! Guillermo Martínez scores for Pumas UNAM with a header from the center of the box into the center of the goal, assisted by Jordán Carrillo's cross. The match is now 2-2.
Corner awarded to Pumas UNAM, conceded by Sebastián Jurado.
Substitution for Juárez: Luca Martínez Dupuy comes on for Ettson Ayón.
Goal in the penalty shootout! Guillermo Martínez scores for Pumas UNAM with a left-footed shot into the bottom left corner. The match remains 1-2.
VAR decision confirms a penalty for Pumas UNAM.
VAR is checking a penalty for Pumas UNAM.
Attempt saved. Robert Morales from Pumas UNAM has a right-footed shot from the center of the box that is saved.
Nathan Silva from Pumas UNAM receives a yellow card for a foul.
Ettson Ayón from Juárez wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Nathan Silva of Pumas UNAM.
Substitution for Juárez: Javier Aquino comes on for José Luis Rodríguez.
Substitution for Juárez: Guilherme Castilho comes on for Jairo Torres.
Substitution for Pumas UNAM: Uriel Antuna comes on for Alan Medina due to an injury.
Eder LopezRed CardEder López from Juárez receives a red card.
Substitution for Pumas UNAM: Uriel Antuna comes on for Alan Medina due to an injury.
Eder LopezRed CardEder López from Juárez receives a red card.
Eder LopezVAR decision: Eder López of Juárez has had his card upgraded.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Alan Medina from Pumas UNAM.
Foul committed by Jesús Murillo of Juárez.
Guillermo Martínez of Pumas UNAM wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Eder López from Juárez misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, sending it too high. He was assisted by José Luis Rodríguez.
Rodrigo López from Pumas UNAM misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Foul committed by Monchu for Juárez.
Robert Morales from Pumas UNAM wins a free kick in the attacking half.
The second half begins with the match score at Pumas UNAM 0, Juárez 2.
Substitution for Pumas UNAM: Ángel Rico comes on for Jordán Carrillo.
First half ends with Pumas UNAM trailing Juárez 0-2.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Monchu from Juárez.
Robert Morales from Pumas UNAM has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Rodrigo López.
Foul by Monchu for Juárez.
Pedro Vite from Pumas UNAM wins a free kick in the defensive half.
José Luis Rodríguez from Juárez misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the right. Monchu provided the assist.
assist: José Luis Rodríguez
Goal! Juárez leads 2-0 after Jairo Torres scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the top right corner, assisted by José Luis Rodríguez.
Goal! Juárez leads 2-0 after Jairo Torres scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the top right corner, assisted by José Luis Rodríguez.
Goal! Jairo Torres scores for Juárez with a right-footed shot from the center of the box. The match score is now Pumas UNAM 0, Juárez 2.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 7 minutes of added time.
Alan Medina from Pumas UNAM misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from long range on the right, sending it too high after a corner.
Alan Medina from Pumas UNAM misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from long range on the right, sending it too high after a corner.
Corner awarded to Pumas UNAM after being conceded by Francisco Nevárez.
Jordán Carrillo from Pumas UNAM wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Denzell García of Juárez.
Foul committed by Monchu for Juárez.
Alan Medina from Pumas UNAM wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Jordán Carrillo from Pumas UNAM misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes too high. He was assisted by Robert Morales.
Attempt missed by Jordán Carrillo of Pumas UNAM, who took a right-footed shot from outside the box.
assist: Eder Lopez
Goal! Juárez takes the lead 1-0 with Francisco Nevárez scoring from outside the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Eder López after a fast break.
Corner awarded to Pumas UNAM after a concession by José García.
Foul by Alan Medina of Pumas UNAM.
Eder López from Juárez wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Jesús Murillo of Juárez.
Juninho from Pumas UNAM wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Jesús Murillo of Juárez.
Foul committed by Rodrigo López of Pumas UNAM.
Ettson Ayón from Juárez wins a free kick on the left wing.
Guillermo Martínez from Pumas UNAM wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Monchu against Juárez.
The match is delayed due to an injury to José Luis Rodríguez from Juárez.
Foul committed by Nathan Silva of Pumas UNAM.
Ettson Ayón from Juárez wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Jordán Carrillo from Pumas UNAM wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Jesús Murillo of Juárez.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Denzell García from Juárez.
Attempt missed. José García from Juárez heads the ball from the center of the box after a corner.
Corner awarded to Juárez after a concession by Rodrigo López.
Alejandro Mayorga from Juárez wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Alejandro Mayorga from Juárez wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Juninho from Pumas UNAM misses a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, just to the right, after an assist from Pedro Vite during a fast break.
Rubén Duarte from Pumas UNAM misses a header from the center of the box after a corner.
Corner awarded to Pumas UNAM after Sebastián Jurado concedes.
Attempt saved. Guillermo Martínez's header from the center of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Sebastián Jurado. The chance was created by a cross from Alan Medina.
Attempt missed by Rubén Duarte of Pumas UNAM, who had a right-footed shot from very close range.
Corner awarded to Pumas UNAM after a concession by José García.
Rubén Duarte's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Ettson AyónYellow CardEttson Ayón from Juárez receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Ettson Ayón of Juárez.
Rubén Duarte from Pumas UNAM wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Jordán Carrillo of Pumas UNAM.
Jairo Torres from Juárez wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Jordán Carrillo from Pumas UNAM wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Francisco Nevárez of Juárez.
Jairo Torres from Juárez has a right-footed shot from the center of the box blocked. The attempt was assisted by Eder López with a cross.
José Luis Rodríguez from Juárez wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Rodrigo López of Pumas UNAM.
Foul committed by Guillermo Martínez of Pumas UNAM.
José García from Juárez wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Pumas UNAM host FC Juárez seeking revenge after a 3-1 defeat last September, with the home side in strong form and sitting 10th with 21 points. Juárez arrive in 12th place with just 16 points, having struggled for consistency this season.
