“Alejandro Organista booked for a foul, an early flashpoint in a physical contest”
“Juan Brunetta steps up and scores from the penalty spot to put Tigres 1-0 ahead”
Pivotal
Tigres UANL
Puebla
Outstanding performance
Tigres UANL•MidfielderTigres UANL controlled the game from the outset, racking up 59% possession and creating three big chances while limiting Puebla to zero shots on target across the full 90 minutes. The breakthrough came just after a VAR review confirmed a penalty for a foul on Facundo Almada, which Juan Brunetta calmly converted in the 54th minute to give the home side the lead they never relinquished. Puebla, despite committing extra numbers to tackling (22 to Tigres' 15) and working hard defensively, never carved out a clear opening of their own, managing just eight shots and none on target. For Tigres this result cements their position near the top of the table and keeps their title credentials intact, while Puebla will be frustrated at their lack of attacking bite against a side they matched physically but never troubled offensively.
How entertaining was this match?
Luifer Hernandez takes a shot with his head, but it is saved.
Juan Brunetta takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Vladimir Lorona is on, and Mauro Lainez is off.
Antoino de Maria Campos attempts a header but misses the shot.
Corner awarded.
Ricardo MonrealShot from Ricardo Saul Monreal Morales with his right foot is blocked.
Heriberto Jurado comes on for Fernando Monarrez Ochoa.
Antoino de Maria Campos comes on for Diego Alexander Sanchez Guevara.
Ricardo MonrealRicardo Saul Monreal Morales is on, and Guillermo Martinez Ayala is off.
Corner awarded.
Iker Moreno comes on for Jose Pachuca.
Mathias Tomas takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Mathias Tomas takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Corner awarded.
Diego Lainez Leyva comes on for Jonathan Ozziel Herrera Morales.
Luifer Hernandez comes on for Ignacio Maestro Puch.
Omar Fernando Moreno Villegas comes on for Bryan Eduardo Garnica Cortez.
Ignacio Maestro Puch takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Juan Brunetta takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Mathias Tomas takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Fernando Gorriaran Fontes takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
The first half ends with a score of 0-0.
Offside.
Fernando Gorriaran Fontes takes a left-footed shot that hits the post.
Juan BrunettaJuan Brunetta takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
Goal in the penalty shootout! Juan Brunetta scores, making it 1-0.
Facundo AlmadaVAR decision confirms a penalty awarded to Facundo Ezequiel Almada.
VAR decision pending.
Corner awarded.
Shot by Fernando Gorriaran Fontes with his right foot, but it misses the target.
On Oscar Eduardo Villa Dominguez, Off Carlos Alberto Baltazar Agraz.
Cesar Araujo comes on for Juan Vigon.
Juan Vigon takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Fernando Monarrez Ochoa takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Bryan Eduardo Garnica Cortez takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Rafael Guerrero Ramirez takes a header shot but misses.
Shot by Alejandro Organista Orozco with a header, but it misses the target.
Alejandro OrganistaYellow CardYellow card shown to Alejandro Organista Orozco.
Guillermo Martinez Ayala takes a shot with his head, but it is saved.
Mathias Tomas attempts a header but misses the shot.
Jonathan Ozziel Herrera Morales takes a shot with his head, but it is saved.
Kick-off! The referee is Vicente Jassiel Reynoso Arce.
Tigres UANL, mired in 16th place and winless in their last three, host a Puebla side clinging to liguilla hopes at Estadio Universitario. With Tigres desperate for a response after a 2-0 defeat to Juárez, this Apertura clash carries plenty of tension despite the standings gap.
