“Kevin Castañeda opens the scoring with a brilliant right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, finding the bottom left corner after Ramiro Árciga's assist”
Pivotal“Josué Ovalle equalizes for Mazatlán just seven minutes after coming on as a substitute, scoring from close range following a blocked shot”
Pivotal“Ricardo Rodríguez makes a crucial save to deny Kevin Castañeda a potential winner, stopping his right-footed strike from distance”
Tijuana
Mazatlán
Tijuana and Mazatlán played out an entertaining 1-1 draw that showcased two contrasting halves at the Estadio Caliente. Kevin Castañeda gave the home side an early advantage with a sublime right-footed strike from outside the box in the 9th minute, capitalizing on a free kick earned after Mazatlán's early pressure was repelled. The visitors responded with determination in the second half, which proved significantly more eventful with multiple substitutions and tactical adjustments. Josué Ovalle emerged as Mazatlán's hero, coming off the bench to score the equalizer just seven minutes after his introduction, pouncing on a rebound from close range. The match became increasingly physical as both sides pushed for a winner, with five yellow cards issued and late chances for both teams, including a crucial save by Ricardo Rodríguez to deny Castañeda a second goal in the dying minutes.
How entertaining was this match?
Unai Bilbao from Club Tijuana commits a foul.
Brian Rubio from Mazatlán earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Jair Díaz from Mazatlán earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Missed opportunity. Brian Rubio from Mazatlán heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes just to the left of the target. The cross was delivered by Sebastián Santos.
Jackson PorozoYellow CardJackson Porozo from Club Tijuana receives a yellow card.
Ricardo RodríguezCorner kick awarded to Club Tijuana, following a deflection off Ricardo Rodríguez.
Kevin CastañedaShot on goal denied. Kevin Castañeda from Club Tijuana took a right-footed strike from a distance on the left side, but Ricardo Rodríguez of Mazatlán made a save right in the middle of the goal.
Sebastián Santos from Mazatlán commits a foul.
Alejandro Gómez from Club Tijuana earns a free kick on the left side of the field.
Corner kick awarded to Club Tijuana after Sebastián Santos allowed the ball to go out.
Substitution for Mazatlán: Mauro Laínez comes on to take the place of Dudu Teodora.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Ricardo RodríguezThe game is currently paused due to an injury to Ricardo Rodríguez from Mazatlán.
Corner kick awarded to Club Tijuana, following a foul by Facundo Almada.
Substitution for Club Tijuana: Diego Abreu comes on to take the place of Rafael Fernández.
Substitution for Club Tijuana: Ángel Zapata comes on to take the place of Mourad El Ghezouani.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The match is currently on hold due to an injury to Brian Rubio from Mazatlán.
Missed opportunity. Sebastián Santos from Mazatlán took a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area.
Lucas Merolla commits a foul for Mazatlán.
Alejandro Gómez from Club Tijuana earns a free kick in the offensive half of the field.
Lucas Merolla from Mazatlán is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Mourad El Ghezouani from Club Tijuana commits a foul.
Substitution for Club Tijuana: Josef Martínez comes on to take the place of Ramiro Árciga.
Dudu Teodora from Mazatlán commits a foul.
Alan Vega from Club Tijuana earns a free kick on the left flank.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Ricardo RodríguezThe game is currently on hold due to an injury to Ricardo Rodríguez from Mazatlán.
Shot goes wide. Iván Tona from Club Tijuana took a right-footed attempt from the center of the box.
Missed opportunity! Iván Tona from Club Tijuana took a right-footed shot from the middle of the box but couldn't find the target.
Substitution for Club Tijuana: Domingo Blanco comes on to take the place of Ignacio Rivero.
Substitution for Club Tijuana: Alejandro Gómez comes on to take the place of Adonis Preciado.
Goal! The score is now Club Tijuana 1, Mazatlán 1. Josué Ovalle from Mazatlán finds the net with a right-footed shot from just a few steps away.
The shot is deflected. Jair Díaz from Mazatlán takes a right-footed attempt from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Ramiro ÁrcigaYellow CardRamiro Árciga from Club Tijuana receives a yellow card for committing a foul.
Mauro Zaleta from Mazatlán earns a free kick on the left flank.
Ramiro Árciga from Club Tijuana committed a foul.
Jair DíazYellow CardJair Díaz from Mazatlán receives a yellow card for committing a foul.
Ramiro Árciga from Club Tijuana earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
Jair Díaz from Mazatlán commits a foul.
Substitution for Mazatlán: Josué Ovalle comes on to take the place of Omar Moreno.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match is currently on hold - Club Tijuana.
A shot on goal has been blocked. Mauro Zaleta from Mazatlán took a left-footed strike from the middle of the box, but Antonio Rodríguez from Club Tijuana managed to make the save right in the center of the goal. The attempt was set up by Sebastián Santos.
A shot on goal was thwarted. Mauro Zaleta from Mazatlán took a left-footed strike from the middle of the box, but Antonio Rodríguez from Club Tijuana made a save right in the center of the goal. The attempt was set up by Sebastián Santos.
Jair Díaz from Mazatlán committed a foul.
Rafael Fernández from Club Tijuana commits a foul.
Jair Díaz from Mazatlán commits a foul.
Corner kick awarded to Mazatlán after Unai Bilbao allowed the ball to go out.
Ignacio Rivero from Club Tijuana is awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Ignacio Rivero from Club Tijuana earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Ramiro Árciga from Club Tijuana earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Lucas Merolla from Mazatlán earns a free kick in his own half.
Lucas Merolla from Mazatlán earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
The second half is underway with Club Tijuana leading Mazatlán 1-0.
The first half concludes with Club Tijuana leading Mazatlán by a score of 1-0.
Mourad El Ghezouani from Club Tijuana earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Lucas Merolla commits a foul for Mazatlán.
Iván Tona from Club Tijuana is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Iván Tona from Club Tijuana is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be two minutes of stoppage time.
Iván Tona from Club Tijuana commits a foul.
Brian Rubio from Mazatlán is awarded a free kick in the opponent's half.
Corner kick awarded to Mazatlán after Alan Vega allowed the ball to go out.
Ignacio RiveroYellow CardIgnacio Rivero from Club Tijuana receives a yellow card for handling the ball.
Ignacio Rivero from Club Tijuana commits a handball.
Ignacio Rivero from Club Tijuana commits a foul.
Adonis Preciado from Club Tijuana commits a foul.
Facundo Almada from Mazatlán earns a free kick on the right flank.
Sebastián Santos from Mazatlán earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Sebastián Santos from Mazatlán earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Adonis Preciado from Club Tijuana commits a foul.
Facundo Almada from Mazatlán commits a foul.
Adonis Preciado from Club Tijuana is awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
Unai Bilbao from Club Tijuana is awarded a free kick in their own half.
Brian Rubio from Mazatlán commits a foul.
Corner kick awarded to Club Tijuana after Lucas Merolla allowed the ball to go out.
Missed opportunity. Omar Moreno from Mazatlán took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
Said Godínez from Mazatlán earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Adonis Preciado from Club Tijuana committed a foul.
The shot was blocked. Kevin Castañeda from Club Tijuana tried a right-footed strike from the left side of the penalty area, but the goalkeeper made the save.
Sebastián Santos from Mazatlán commits a foul.
Adonis Preciado of Club Tijuana is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Offside call against Club Tijuana. Adonis Preciado has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Said Godínez from Mazatlán earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Ignacio Rivero from Club Tijuana commits a foul.
Jackson Porozo from Club Tijuana earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Jackson Porozo from Club Tijuana earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Yoel Bárcenas commits a foul for Mazatlán.
Alan Vega from Club Tijuana is awarded a free kick in their own half.
Offside call against Mazatlán. Yoel Bárcenas has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Offside call against Club Tijuana. Alan Vega has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Unai Bilbao from Club Tijuana has been awarded a free kick in their own half.
Jair Díaz from Mazatlán commits a foul.
Corner kick awarded to Mazatlán after Jackson Porozo allowed the ball to go out.
Shot attempt denied. Dudu Teodora from Mazatlán fires a right-footed strike from the middle of the box, but it gets blocked.
Mourad El Ghezouani from Club Tijuana strikes the left post with a right-footed shot taken from the center of the penalty area, following a cross from Alan Vega.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game is currently on hold due to an injury to Kevin Castañeda from Club Tijuana.
Ignacio Rivero from Club Tijuana commits a foul.
Brian Rubio from Mazatlán earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Shot on goal denied. Ignacio Rivero from Club Tijuana takes a right-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes the save.
Missed opportunity! Omar Moreno from Mazatlán took a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it sailed over the goal. He was assisted by Sebastián Santos.
The pause has ended. They’re set to resume play.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Jackson Porozo from Club Tijuana.
Match interruption - Mazatlán.
Corner kick awarded to Club Tijuana after Facundo Almada allowed the ball to go out.
Corner kick awarded to Club Tijuana after Brian Rubio allowed the ball to go out.
Corner kick awarded to Club Tijuana after Lucas Merolla allowed the ball to go out of play.
Corner kick awarded to Club Tijuana, following a foul by Lucas Merolla.
assist: Ramiro Árciga
Goal! Club Tijuana takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Mazatlán. Kevin Castañeda scores with a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, finding the bottom left corner of the net. The assist came from Ramiro Árciga.
Kevin Castañeda from Club Tijuana earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Dudu Teodora from Mazatlán commits a foul.
The shot is deflected! Yoel Bárcenas from Mazatlán tried a left-footed strike from the middle of the box, but it was blocked. Mauro Zaleta provided the assist.
Missed opportunity! Mauro Zaleta from Mazatlán took a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it didn't hit the target.
Unai Bilbao from Club Tijuana commits a foul.
Unai Bilbao from Club Tijuana commits a foul.
Missed opportunity! Jackson Porozo from Club Tijuana heads the ball from the right side of the penalty area, but it goes over the bar. The chance was set up by Kevin Castañeda, who delivered a cross after a corner kick.
Corner kick awarded to Club Tijuana, following a foul by Lucas Merolla.
The opening half is underway...
The starting teams have been revealed, and the players are currently going through their warm-up routines.
