In a captivating encounter on Matchday 3 of Liga MX, held at the Estadio Nemesio Díez, Tigres triumphed over Toluca FC with a scoreline of 4-3, thanks in large part to a standout performance from Nicolás Ibáñez, who netted two goals. The home side managed to score through Paulinho (10’) and Marcel Ruiz (47’), while Jesús Gallardo added to their tally in the 42nd minute.
For the visitors, the scoring was highlighted by Ozziel Herrera (34’), alongside Ibáñez’s goals at the end of the first half (45’) and the beginning of the second half (57’), and an unfortunate own goal from Andrés Pereira (20’). Ibáñez showcased his striking prowess with a precise finish, receiving an assist from Javier Aquino just before halftime.
Despite Tigres’ victory, Toluca FC demonstrated superior control during the match, firing off a total of 20 shots, although only 4 were on target, while 13 missed the mark.
Nicolás Ibáñez was undeniably the star of the match, finishing with two goals and 5 shots on goal. Paulinho also shone brightly for Toluca FC, scoring one goal and attempting 6 shots.
Coach Antonio Mohamed set up Toluca FC in a 4-4-2 formation, featuring Hugo González in goal; Sebastian Aceves, Andrés Pereira, Everardo López, and Mauricio Isais forming the defense; Helio Nunes, Héctor Herrera, Franco Romero, and Nicolás Castro in midfield; alongside Paulinho and Juan Domínguez in attack.
On the other hand, Tigres, under the management of Guido Pizarro, deployed a similar 4-4-2 formation with Nahuel Guzmán in goal; Javier Aquino, Rômulo, Juan José Purata, and Jesús Garza in defense; Diego Lainez, Juan Brunetta, Fernando Gorriarán, and Ozziel Herrera in the midfield; and Nicolás Ibáñez paired with Ángel Correa up front.
The referee for this intense match was Marco Ortiz Nava.
In the next round, Toluca FC will face FC Juárez away, while Tigres are set to visit Chivas. Following this match, the home side sits in second place in the league with 6 points, while the visitors also have 6 points, placing them in third.
Substitutions for Toluca FC
45’ 2T – Mauricio Isais went out for Jesús Gallardo, Everardo López for Bruno Méndez, and Héctor Herrera for Marcel Ruiz.
64’ 2T – Nicolás Castro out for Alexis Vega.
65’ 2T – Juan Domínguez substituted for Oswaldo Virgen.
Yellow Cards for Toluca FC:
39’ 1T – Everardo López, 27’ 2T – Jesús Gallardo, 34’ 2T – Helio Nunes, 47’ 2T – Oswaldo Virgen, 50’ 2T – Franco Romero, 51’ 2T – Bruno Méndez.
Substitutions for Tigres
66’ 2T – Javier Aquino went out for Vladimir Loroña.
75’ 2T – Jesús Garza for Osvaldo Rodríguez, and Diego Lainez for Joaquim Pereira.
81’ 2T – Ozziel Herrera for Sebastián Córdova, and Juan Brunetta for Juan Pablo Vigón.
Yellow Cards for Tigres:
29’ 1T – Juan Brunetta and 34’ 2T – Vladimir Loroña.