In a resounding victory, Tigres dominated Puebla with a blistering 7-0 defeat during the Liga MX matchday 4 held on Saturday. The goal scorers for the home side included Ozziel Herrera (5’ 1T), Diego Lainez (35’ 1T), Juan Brunetta (5’ 2T), Ángel Correa (9’ 2T), Diego Sánchez (26’ 2T), André-Pierre Gignac (47’ 2T, penalty), and Nicolás Díaz (13’ 2T, own goal).
The match opened with a spectacular strike from Ozziel Herrera just five minutes into the first half, following a precise pass from Bernardo Parra. Herrera unleashed a powerful shot from the semicircle, sending the ball into the bottom corner of the net.
Tigres continued to threaten, with Juan Brunetta almost doubling their lead at the 41-minute mark when his shot rattled the woodwork.
Ozziel Herrera was named the standout player, not only scoring a goal but also attempting two additional shots on target. Likewise, Juan Brunetta was instrumental, finding the net himself and testing the goalkeeper four times.
Tigres’ coach, Guido Pizarro, employed a 4-4-2 formation, featuring Nahuel Guzmán in goal; Javier Aquino, Rômulo, Juan José Purata, and Jesús Garza forming the defensive line; while Diego Lainez, Juan Brunetta, Bernardo Parra, and Ozziel Herrera occupied the midfield. In attack, Ángel Correa and Edgar López took the frontline.
Puebla’s lineup under coach Pablo Guede adopted a 3-4-3 formation, with Jesús Rodríguez as goalkeeper, supported by Luis Rey, Juan Manuel Fedorco, and Nicolás Díaz in defense; Owen González, Franco Moyano, Miguel Ramírez, and Fernando Monarrez in the midfield; and Alejandro Organista, Ricardo Marín, and Ariel Gamarra leading the attack.
The match officiated by Yonatan Peinado Aguirre took place at Estadio El Volcán.
Tigres will next face Chivas as visitors, while Puebla will host Atlético San Luis. With this win, Tigres climbs to 9 points, placing them at the top of the table. In contrast, Puebla remains at 3 points, sitting in sixteenth position.
Substitutions for Tigres
58’ 2T – Diego Lainez out for Diego Sánchez, Ozziel Herrera out for Marcelo Flores
59’ 2T – Edgar López out for André-Pierre Gignac; Owen González out for Iker Moreno; Ricardo Marín out for Esteban Lozano
66’ 2T – Bernardo Parra out for Juan Pablo Vigón
81’ 2T – Jesús Garza out for Marco Farfan
Cautions for Tigres:
15’ 2T Ángel Correa (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Substitutions for Puebla
45’ 2T – Fernando Monarrez out for Emiliano Gómez; Franco Moyano out for Raúl Castillo; Luis Rey out for Efrain Orona
Cautions for Puebla:
39’ 1T Nicolás Díaz (Unsportsmanlike conduct) and 40’ 1T Ariel Gamarra (Insulting or disapproving of the referee)
Red card for Puebla:
30’ 2T Ariel Gamarra (Second yellow)