“Brian Rubio converts penalty to give Mazatlán the lead after VAR decision”
Pivotal“Alí Ávila equalizes from the penalty spot to restore parity before halftime”
Pivotal
Mazatlán
Querétaro
Outstanding performance
Querétaro•MidfielderMazatlán and Querétaro played out an entertaining first-half spectacle that fizzled into a cagey affair after the break, ending 1-1 in a match defined by penalty drama. Both teams converted spot-kicks within 11 minutes of each other - Brian Rubio opening the scoring for Mazatlán after a VAR decision involving Lucas Abascia's argument, before Alí Ávila leveled for Querétaro with his own penalty. Despite Mazatlán dominating possession (59%), Querétaro actually outshot their hosts 24-13, though both sides were equally wasteful with their big chances. The result maintains the status quo for both mid-table sides, with neither able to capitalize on decent attacking displays to climb the Liga MX standings.
How entertaining was this match?
Daniel Parra's left-footed shot from outside the box for Querétaro is blocked.
Attempt missed. Gabriel López from Mazatlán takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the box.
Mateo Coronel from Querétaro misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes too high. Daniel Parra provided the assist.
Dudu Teodora's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Gabriel López provided the assist.
Alí Ávila from Querétaro is caught offside.
Foul committed by José Esquivel of Mazatlán.
Lucas Rodríguez from Querétaro wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Substitution for Querétaro: Juan Pablo Cázares comes on for Francisco Venegas.
Substitution for Querétaro: Juan Robles comes on for Bayron Duarte.
Attempt missed. Francisco Venegas from Querétaro heads the ball from the left side of the six-yard box after a corner.
Corner awarded to Querétaro after a concession by Facundo Almada.
Daniel Parra's header from the center of the box is blocked.
Corner awarded to Querétaro after Facundo Almada concedes.
Facundo AlmadaRed CardVAR is checking the red card for Facundo Almada of Mazatlán.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Lucas Abascia of Querétaro.
Facundo Almada from Mazatlán receives a red card.
Lucas Abascia from Querétaro wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Facundo Almada of Mazatlán.
Mateo Coronel of Querétaro is caught offside.
Mateo Coronel of Querétaro is caught offside.
Substitution for Mazatlán: Omar Moreno comes on for Josué Ovalle.
Substitution for Mazatlán: José Esquivel comes on for Yoel Bárcenas.
Ricardo RodríguezCorner awarded to Querétaro after a concession by Ricardo Rodríguez.
Ricardo RodríguezCarlo García's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Ricardo Rodríguez. The attempt was assisted by Bayron Duarte.
Foul committed by Sebastián Santos of Mazatlán.
Francisco Venegas from Querétaro wins a free kick on the left wing.
Alí Ávila from Querétaro wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Sebastián Santos of Mazatlán.
Corner awarded to Mazatlán after a concession by Bayron Duarte.
Attempt missed. Alí Ávila from Querétaro takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes too high.
Santiago Homenchenko's left-footed shot from long range on the left is blocked. Daniel Parra provided the assist.
Lucas Rodríguez's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Bayron Duarte provided the assist.
Mateo Coronel of Querétaro is caught offside.
Substitution for Querétaro: Lucas Rodríguez comes on for Jean Unjanque.
Corner awarded to Mazatlán after a concession by Diego Reyes.
Corner awarded to Mazatlán after a concession by Diego Reyes.
Gabriel López's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Dudu Teodora.
Attempt missed. Jean Unjanque from Querétaro heads the ball from the center of the box but it goes to the left. Mateo Coronel provided the assist.
Attempt missed by Dudu Teodora of Mazatlán, who took a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
Mateo Coronel from Querétaro misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the left. Carlo García provided the assist.
Substitution for Mazatlán: Fábio Gomes comes on for Brian Rubio.
Substitution for Mazatlán: Fábio Gomes comes on for Brian Rubio.
Substitution for Mazatlán: Mauro Laínez comes on for Mauro Zaleta.
Corner awarded to Mazatlán after a concession by Daniel Parra.
Foul committed by Jean Unjanque of Querétaro.
Mauro Zaleta from Mazatlán wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Facundo Almada's header from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Yoel Bárcenas, who provided the cross.
Mazatlán wins a corner after Alí Ávila concedes.
Corner awarded to Mazatlán after a concession by Daniel Parra.
Offside called against Querétaro. Jean Unjanque is caught offside.
Attempt missed. Jean Unjanque from Querétaro takes a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes to the left.
Dudu Teodora of Mazatlán is caught offside.
The second half begins with the match tied at 1-1 between Mazatlán and Querétaro.
Substitution for Mazatlán: Gabriel López comes on for Said Godínez.
First half ends with the score at Mazatlán 1, Querétaro 1.
First half ends with the score at Mazatlán 1, Querétaro 1.
Daniel Parra from Querétaro misses the attempt, sending a left-footed shot from the left side of the box over the bar. Alí Ávila provided the assist.
Daniel Parra from Querétaro misses a right-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it to the right. The attempt was assisted by Lucas Abascia, who provided a headed pass after a corner.
Ricardo RodríguezCorner awarded to Querétaro after a concession by Ricardo Rodríguez.
Jair Díaz from Mazatlán misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Attempt missed. Yoel Bárcenas from Mazatlán takes a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Corner awarded to Querétaro after a concession by Sebastián Santos.
Foul by Said Godínez of Mazatlán.
Carlo García from Querétaro wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Carlo García from Querétaro takes a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes close but misses to the left. He was assisted by Santiago Homenchenko.
Attempt missed by Francisco Venegas of Querétaro, who took a left-footed shot from outside the box.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 10 minutes of added time.
Alí Ávila from Querétaro is caught offside.
Alí Ávila from Querétaro is caught offside.
Brian RubioBrian Rubio of Mazatlán concedes a penalty for a handball in the penalty area.
Corner awarded to Querétaro, conceded by Mauro Zaleta.
Alí Ávila's right-footed shot from the center of the box for Querétaro is blocked.
Foul committed by Facundo Almada of Mazatlán.
Mateo Coronel wins a free kick for Querétaro in the attacking half.
Carlo García from Querétaro wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Said Godínez of Mazatlán.
Santiago Homenchenko from Querétaro wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Brian Rubio of Mazatlán.
Ricardo RodríguezCorner awarded to Querétaro after a concession by Ricardo Rodríguez.
Corner awarded to Querétaro after a concession by Lucas Merolla.
Santiago Homenchenko's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Jean Unjanque.
Goal! Brian Rubio scores for Mazatlán with a right-footed shot from the penalty. The score is now Mazatlán 1, Querétaro 0.
VAR decision results in a penalty for Mazatlán.
Lucas AbasciaYellow CardLucas Abascia of Querétaro receives a yellow card.
Lucas AbasciaYellow CardLucas Abascia of Querétaro receives a yellow card.
Mauro Zaleta from Mazatlán receives a yellow card.
Corner awarded to Mazatlán after a concession by Daniel Parra.
Attempt saved. Alí Ávila's header from the center of the box is saved.
Lucas Abascia from Querétaro wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Brian Rubio of Mazatlán.
Foul committed by Brian Rubio of Mazatlán.
Jean Unjanque from Querétaro wins a free kick in the defensive half.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Brian Rubio from Mazatlán.
Brian Rubio from Mazatlán attempts a header from the center of the box, but it goes close and misses to the left.
Attempt saved. Facundo Almada from Mazatlán has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the top center of the goal by José Hernández from Querétaro. The assist came from Lucas Merolla.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Alí Ávila from Querétaro.
Foul committed by Santiago Homenchenko of Querétaro.
Alí ÁvilaSantiago Homenchenko's left-footed shot from the center of the box is saved by Ricardo Rodríguez in the center of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Alí Ávila.
Corner awarded to Querétaro after a concession by Yoel Bárcenas.
Said Godínez from Mazatlán wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Lucas Abascia of Querétaro.
Attempt missed. Facundo Almada from Mazatlán heads the ball from the center of the box but it goes too high. Mauro Zaleta provided the assist with a cross after a corner.
Corner awarded to Mazatlán after Bayron Duarte concedes.
Attempt missed. Francisco Venegas from Querétaro takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes to the right. He was assisted by Santiago Homenchenko.
Mazatlán hosts Querétaro in a crucial relegation six-pointer between two struggling Liga MX sides. With both teams mired in the bottom half and fighting for survival, this match could prove pivotal in determining who faces the drop.
