“Ezequiel Bullaude breaks the deadlock with a composed right-footed finish from the center of the penalty area”
Pivotal“Alejandro Gómez produces a moment of magic with a left-footed strike from outside the area into the bottom right corner”
Pivotal“Alberto Ocejo converts from close range to secure victory for Santos Laguna after a VAR review confirms the goal”
Pivotal
Tijuana
Santos Laguna
Outstanding performance
Santos Laguna•MidfielderSantos Laguna secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Club Tijuana in a match that exploded into life after halftime. Ezequiel Bullaude opened the scoring early in the second half with a clinical right-footed finish from the penalty area, capitalizing on sustained pressure from the visitors. The match's complexion changed dramatically when Jackson Porozo received a red card for a foul just six minutes later, leaving Tijuana to battle with ten men. Against the odds, Alejandro Gómez leveled the score with a spectacular left-footed strike from outside the box, assisted by Iván Tona, giving the home crowd hope. However, Santos Laguna's numerical advantage ultimately told in the dying moments when Alberto Ocejo scored from close range to snatch all three points, despite a VAR review that briefly threatened to disallow the winner.
How entertaining was this match?
Missed opportunity! Ignacio Rivero from Club Tijuana took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the right of the goal. The attempt was set up by a headed pass from Diego Abreu.
VAR Review: Goal Disallowed. The score remains Club Tijuana 1, Santos Laguna 1.
VAR Review: Goal Disallowed - Club Tijuana 1-1 Santos Laguna.
Goal! Club Tijuana 1, Santos Laguna 2. Lucas Di Yorio scores for Santos Laguna with a header from the middle of the box, directing it into the bottom right corner. The assist comes from Javier Abella, who delivered a cross after a corner kick.
Corner kick awarded to Santos Laguna, following a foul by Alejandro Gómez.
A shot is thwarted. Cristian Dájome from Santos Laguna tries to score with his right foot from the middle of the penalty area, but the attempt is blocked. He received assistance from Javier Güémez.
Lucas Di Yorio from Santos Laguna earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Iván Tona from Club Tijuana commits a foul.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The match has been temporarily halted due to an injury to Antonio Rodríguez from Club Tijuana.
Missed opportunity! Alberto Ocejo from Santos Laguna had a header from the center of the box but couldn't find the target.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 9 minutes of stoppage time.
Corner kick awarded to Santos Laguna, following a play that resulted in a foul by Alan Vega.
Josef Martínez of Club Tijuana earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Cristian Dájome from Santos Laguna commits a foul.
Corner kick awarded to Santos Laguna, following a concession by Antonio Rodríguez.
Shot on goal denied. Javier Güémez from Santos Laguna directed a header from the center of the box, but Antonio Rodríguez of Club Tijuana made a great save, diving to the bottom left corner. The opportunity was set up by a cross from Ezequiel Bullaude.
Corner kick awarded to Santos Laguna, following a play that resulted in a concession by Antonio Rodríguez.
The shot was blocked. Lucas Di Yorio from Santos Laguna took a right-footed attempt from the right side of the penalty area, but Antonio Rodríguez of Club Tijuana made a save right in the middle of the goal.
Ignacio Rivero from Club Tijuana earns a free kick on the left side of the field.
Alberto Ocejo from Santos Laguna committed a foul.
A shot on goal has been blocked. Cristian Dájome from Santos Laguna took a left-footed attempt from the middle of the penalty area, but the goalkeeper made the save.
Foul committed by Domingo Blanco of Club Tijuana.
Bruno Amione of Santos Laguna earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Substitution for Club Tijuana: Ignacio Rivero comes on to take the place of Kevin Castañeda.
Substitution for Club Tijuana: Domingo Blanco comes on to take the place of Ramiro Árciga.
Substitution for Santos Laguna: Alberto Ocejo comes on to take the place of Fran Villalba.
Ezequiel Bullaude from Santos Laguna commits a foul.
Alejandro Gómez from Club Tijuana is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Missed opportunity. Kevin Castañeda from Club Tijuana took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area following a direct free kick.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Substitution for Santos Laguna: Cristian Dájome comes on to take the place of Luis Gómez.
Substitution for Santos Laguna: Javier Abella comes on to take the place of Kevin Picón.
The game is currently on hold due to an injury to Alejandro Gómez from Club Tijuana.
Haret OrtegaYellow CardHaret Ortega of Santos Laguna receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Fran Villalba from Santos Laguna committed a foul.
Diego Abreu from Club Tijuana earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Luis Gómez from Santos Laguna strikes the crossbar with a right-footed attempt from the middle of the penalty area.
Missed opportunity! Diego Abreu from Club Tijuana took a left-footed shot from a challenging position on the left side, but it sailed over the bar. The chance was set up by Ramiro Árciga, who delivered a cross after a quick counterattack.
Shot on goal denied. Lucas Di Yorio from Santos Laguna takes a right-footed strike from the heart of the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes the save.
assist: Iván Tona
Goal! It's now 1-1 between Club Tijuana and Santos Laguna. Alejandro Gómez scores for Club Tijuana with a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, finding the bottom right corner of the net. The assist comes from Iván Tona.
Ramiro Árciga from Club Tijuana earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Luis Gómez from Santos Laguna committed a foul.
Iván Tona from Club Tijuana is awarded a free kick in the offensive zone.
Iván Tona from Club Tijuana is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game is currently on hold due to an injury to Luis Gómez from Santos Laguna.
Rafael FernándezYellow CardRafael Fernández from Club Tijuana receives a yellow card for committing a foul.
Luis Gómez from Santos Laguna earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Luis Gómez from Santos Laguna earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Shot on goal denied. Ezequiel Bullaude from Santos Laguna takes a right-footed attempt from the middle of the box, but Antonio Rodríguez of Club Tijuana makes a crucial save right in the center of the net, with assistance from Luis Gómez.
Substitution for Club Tijuana: Diego Abreu comes on to take the place of Adonis Preciado.
Substitution for Club Tijuana: Alejandro Gómez comes on to take the place of Frank Boya.
Missed opportunity! Fran Villalba from Santos Laguna took a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area after a quick counterattack.
Kevin Castañeda from Club Tijuana is awarded a free kick on the right flank.
Ezequiel Bullaude from Santos Laguna commits a foul.
Jackson PorozoRed CardJackson Porozo from Club Tijuana receives a red card.
Luis Gómez from Santos Laguna earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Jackson Porozo from Club Tijuana commits a foul.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Kevin Picón from Santos Laguna.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Adonis Preciado from Club Tijuana.
Frank Boya of Club Tijuana earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
Frank Boya from Club Tijuana is awarded a free kick in the opponent's half.
Offside call against Club Tijuana. Adonis Preciado has been flagged for being offside.
Kevin Castañeda from Club Tijuana earns a free kick on the left side of the field.
Carlos Gruezo of Santos Laguna commits a foul.
Adonis Preciado from Club Tijuana commits a handball.
Iván Tona from Club Tijuana earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Javier Güémez from Santos Laguna committed a foul.
assist: Lucas Di Yorio
Goal! Santos Laguna takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Club Tijuana. Ezequiel Bullaude scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area.
Haret Ortega of Santos Laguna earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Foul committed by Jackson Porozo of Club Tijuana.
Unai Bilbao from Club Tijuana earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Foul committed by Lucas Di Yorio of Santos Laguna.
Missed opportunity! Adonis Preciado from Club Tijuana heads the ball from the left side of the six-yard box, but it sails over the bar. The chance was set up by Ramiro Árciga, who delivered a cross after a corner kick.
Missed opportunity! Adonis Preciado from Club Tijuana took a right-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box, but it didn't hit the target.
Corner kick awarded to Club Tijuana after Emmanuel Echeverría allowed the ball to go out of play.
Corner kick awarded to Club Tijuana after Emmanuel Echeverría allowed the ball to go out.
Kevin Picón from Santos Laguna is awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Kevin Picón from Santos Laguna is awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Missed opportunity. Javier Güémez from Santos Laguna took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the right. The attempt was set up by a headed pass from Carlos Gruezo.
Substitution for Club Tijuana: Josef Martínez comes on to take the place of Mourad El Ghezouani.
The second half is underway with the score still tied at Club Tijuana 0, Santos Laguna 0.
The first half concludes with the score tied at Club Tijuana 0, Santos Laguna 0.
The first half concludes with the score tied at Club Tijuana 0, Santos Laguna 0.
Iván Tona from Club Tijuana commits a foul.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game has been paused due to an injury to Emmanuel Echeverría from Santos Laguna.
Frank Boya from Club Tijuana is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Bruno Amione from Santos Laguna commits a foul.
Missed opportunity. Frank Boya from Club Tijuana heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes wide to the right. The assist came from Ramiro Árciga.
The shot was blocked. Kevin Castañeda from Club Tijuana took a right-footed attempt from the right side of the penalty area, but it was saved.
Lucas Di Yorio from Santos Laguna earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
Adonis Preciado from Club Tijuana commits a foul.
A shot attempt is denied. Lucas Di Yorio from Santos Laguna tries a right-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Fran Villalba.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of stoppage time.
Shot on goal denied. Lucas Di Yorio from Santos Laguna takes a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but Antonio Rodríguez of Club Tijuana makes a great save in the top right corner.
Corner kick awarded to Santos Laguna, following a foul by Iván Tona.
Corner kick awarded to Club Tijuana, following a deflection off Bruno Amione.
Rafael Fernández from Club Tijuana is awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Foul committed by Lucas Di Yorio of Santos Laguna.
Santos Laguna is flagged for offside. Lucas Di Yorio has been caught in an offside position.
Missed opportunity! Frank Boya from Club Tijuana took a right-footed shot from the middle of the box but couldn't find the target.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Emmanuel Echeverría from Santos Laguna.
Santos Laguna commits a handball infraction.
Missed opportunity! Mourad El Ghezouani from Club Tijuana took a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it didn't hit the target.
Corner kick awarded to Santos Laguna, following a concession by Antonio Rodríguez.
Corner kick awarded to Santos Laguna, following a concession by Antonio Rodríguez.
Ramiro Árciga from Club Tijuana earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Emmanuel Echeverría from Santos Laguna commits a foul.
Frank Boya from Club Tijuana commits a foul.
Emmanuel Echeverría from Santos Laguna is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Lucas Di Yorio from Santos Laguna earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Iván Tona from Club Tijuana commits a foul.
Attempt denied. Haret Ortega from Santos Laguna had a header from the middle of the penalty area, but it was blocked.
Corner kick awarded to Santos Laguna after Rafael Fernández gave it away.
Missed opportunity! Lucas Di Yorio from Santos Laguna took a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it didn't hit the target.
Offside call against Club Tijuana. Adonis Preciado has been flagged for being offside.
Missed opportunity. Frank Boya from Club Tijuana heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes over the bar. The chance was set up by Rafael Fernández, who delivered a cross after a corner kick.
The shot was deflected. Alan Vega from Club Tijuana took a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it was successfully blocked.
Corner kick awarded to Club Tijuana, following a play that resulted in Carlos Acevedo allowing the ball out of play.
A shot on goal was blocked. Mourad El Ghezouani from Club Tijuana took a right-footed attempt from the right side of the penalty area, but it was stopped by the goalkeeper.
Kevin Picón from Santos Laguna earns a free kick in his own half.
Adonis Preciado from Club Tijuana commits a foul.
Jackson Porozo from Club Tijuana earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Luis Gómez from Santos Laguna commits a foul.
Corner kick awarded to Club Tijuana after Kevin Picón allowed the ball to go out.
Mourad El Ghezouani from Club Tijuana commits a foul.
Mourad El Ghezouani from Club Tijuana commits a foul.
Bruno Amione of Santos Laguna commits a foul.
Santos Laguna is penalized for offside as Ezequiel Bullaude is flagged for being in an offside position.
Lucas Di Yorio of Santos Laguna earns a free kick in the offensive half of the field.
Unai Bilbao of Club Tijuana commits a foul.
Ramiro Árciga from Club Tijuana commits a foul.
Emmanuel Echeverría from Santos Laguna earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
The attempt is thwarted. Kevin Castañeda from Club Tijuana takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Jackson Porozo from Club Tijuana.
Haret Ortega from Santos Laguna is awarded a free kick in their own half.
The opening half is underway...
The starting teams have been revealed, and the players are currently going through their warm-up routines.
Bottom-placed Santos Laguna desperately seeks their first win of the season as they travel to face mid-table Tijuana at the intimidating Estadio Caliente. With Santos conceding 25 goals in just 9 matches and Tijuana historically strong at home against Los Guerreros, this Monday night clash could be crucial in the relegation battle.
