“Johan Caicedo tested the Pachuca goalkeeper with a right-footed effort that was saved, one of five big chances that San Luis could not convert throughout the afternoon, summing up their frustrating afternoon in front of goal.”
“Ronaldo Nájera, on as a substitute, broke the deadlock with a left-footed strike to put Atlético San Luis ahead and seemingly on course for three vital points.”
Pivotal“Carlos Moreno rescued Pachuca in stoppage time, converting to make it 1-1 and denying Atlético San Luis what would have been a precious victory, after Vallejo's shot had been saved moments earlier.”
Pivotal
Atlético San Luis
Pachuca
Outstanding performance
Pachuca•GoalkeeperAtlético San Luis were the overwhelming force in this encounter, controlling 69% of possession, generating 17 shots and creating five big chances — only to convert none of them until the 83rd minute. The numerical advantage they gained from Bauermann's red card on 33 minutes gave them the platform to suffocate Pachuca, but their profligacy in front of goal was the story of the match. Ronaldo Nájera, introduced as a substitute, finally broke the deadlock with a composed left-footed finish in the 83rd minute, and for seven minutes it looked as though San Luis would claim all three points. Instead, Carlos Moreno turned the final whistle on its head, heading home in the 90th minute to silence the home support and earn Pachuca a scarcely deserved draw. For San Luis, who fashioned five big chances and missed all five, the dropped points will sting — they remain under pressure in the lower reaches of the table, while Pachuca demonstrate the resilience of a club that knows how to steal something from nothing.
How entertaining was this match?
Nicolas Javier Vallejo takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
assist: Javier Vallejo
Goal! Carlos Agustin Moreno scores, making it 1-1.
Mauricio Isais attempts a header but misses the shot.
Nicolas Javier Vallejo takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Luis Ronaldo Najera Reyna takes a left-footed shot and scores.
assist: Felipe Mora
Goal! The score is now 1-0.
Santiago Munoz is on, and Roman Torres Acosta is off.
Johan Caicedo takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Sergio Rodríguez replaces Sergio Barreto.
Mauricio Isais comes on for Oussama Idrissi.
Sebastien Salles-Lamonge takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
On comes Benjamin Ignacio Galdames Millan, off goes Anderson Duarte.
Oussama Idrissi takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Sergio Barreto attempts a header but misses the shot.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Sergio Barreto attempts a header but misses the shot.
Corner awarded.
Luis Ronaldo Najera Reyna comes on for David Rodriguez.
Felipe Andres Mora Aliaga takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Felipe Andres Mora Aliaga takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Adrian Alcaraz comes on for Jose Salomon Rondon Gimenez.
Substitution: Adrian Alcaraz comes on for Jose Salomon Rondon Gimenez.
Nicolas Javier Vallejo is on, and Alan Bautista is off.
Felipe Andres Mora Aliaga's header is saved.
Felipe Andres Mora Aliaga takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Rafa Llorente takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Felipe Andres Mora Aliaga takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Aldo Cruz is on, and Benjamin Galindo Cruz is off.
Rafa Llorente comes on for Felipe Andres Mora Aliaga.
The first half ends with a score of 0-0.
Offside.
Miguel Garcia takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Roman Torres Acosta takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Sergio Barreto attempts a header but misses the shot.
Sergio Barreto attempts a header but misses the shot.
Sebastien Salles-Lamonge takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Sebastien Salles-Lamonge takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
KenedyYellow CardYellow card for Robert Kenedy Nunes do Nascimento.
Red card shown to Eduardo Gabriel dos Santos Bauermann.
Red card shown to Eduardo Gabriel dos Santos Bauermann.
VAR decision pending for a red card.
Yellow card issued to Eduardo Gabriel dos Santos Bauermann.
Sergio Barreto receives a yellow card.
Sergio Barreto receives a yellow card.
Eduardo Gabriel dos Santos Bauermann attempts a header but misses the shot.
Corner awarded.
Anderson Duarte takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Roman Torres Acosta attempts a header but misses the shot.
Roman Torres Acosta attempts a header but misses the shot.
Kick-off! The referee is Adonai Escobedo Gonzalez.
Two struggling sides desperate for points meet at the Estadio Alfonso Lastras in what could be a season-defining early clash. Atlético San Luis and Pachuca both sit in the danger zone with poor form, making this a genuine six-pointer as both clubs bid to escape the bottom of the Apertura table.
