In the second matchday of Liga MX, Tigres took advantage of their home ground, triumphing over FC Juárez with a final score of 1-0 at Estadio El Volcán. Ozziel Herrera scored the match’s only goal in the 66th minute, delivering a powerful shot from inside the box that left the goalkeeper with no chance.
Following a throw-in executed by Jesús Garza, Herrera capitalized on the opportunity to find the back of the net, marking a standout performance for the Tigres midfielder. Throughout the match, Herrera attempted four shots, showcasing his offensive prowess.
Another key player for the evening was FC Juárez’s goalkeeper, Sebastián Jurado, who put up a commendable fight by saving seven shots from the Tigres strikers, keeping his team in the game.
Tigres’ coach, Guido Pizarro, opted for a 3-4-3 formation, featuring Nahuel Guzmán in goal, with defenders Rômulo, Juan José Purata, and Jesús Garza. The midfield was manned by Javier Aquino, Juan Brunetta, Fernando Gorriarán, and Ozziel Herrera, while the attacking trio included Ángel Correa, Nicolás Ibáñez, and Diego Lainez.
On the other side, Martín Varini set up FC Juárez in a 5-3-2 formation, showcasing a strong defensive line with Sebastián Jurado guarding the net. Francisco Nevarez, Diego Ochoa, Moisés Mosquera, Manuel Mayorga, and Denzell García formed the defense, while José Rodríguez, Ricardinho, and Guilherme Castilho controlled the midfield, supported by strikers Ángel Zaldívar and Madson.
Referee Iván López Sánchez oversaw the match, ensuring a fair game for both teams.
Looking ahead, Tigres will travel to face Chivas in their next fixture, while FC Juárez is set to compete against Tijuana away.
With this victory, Tigres has garnered 3 points in the tournament, securing the seventh spot on the leaderboard, while FC Juárez remains with just 1 point, positioned in fourteenth place.
Substitutions for Tigres
77’ 2T – Rômulo off for Joaquim Pereira and Nicolás Ibáñez off for Sebastián Córdova
82’ 2T – Ozziel Herrera off for André-Pierre Gignac
87’ 2T – Diego Lainez off for Uriel Antuna and Guilherme Castilho off for Leonardo Rodríguez
Yellow cards for Tigres:
45’ 1T – Juan Brunetta (Reiteration of fouls), 8’ 2T – Juan José Purata (Reiteration of fouls), 13’ 2T – Rômulo (Reiteration of fouls)
Substitutions for FC Juárez
75’ 2T – Francisco Nevarez off for Rodolfo Pizarro and Madson off for Raymundo Fulgencio
80’ 2T – Diego Ochoa off for José García
81’ 2T – Ángel Zaldívar off for Dieter Villalpando and Ángel Correa off for Edgar López
Yellow cards for FC Juárez:
17’ 1T – Manuel Mayorga (Reiteration of fouls), 43’ 1T – Guilherme Castilho (Reiteration of fouls), 1’ 2T – Ángel Zaldívar (Reiteration of fouls), 29’ 2T – Martín Varini (Insulting or disapproving the referee)
Red card for FC Juárez:
28’ 2T – Ricardinho (Direct red)