In the fourth round of Liga MX, Tigres put on an incredible performance this Saturday, defeating Puebla 7-0 with a rapid style of play. The goals came from Ozziel Herrera (5’ 1H), Diego Lainez (35’ 1H), Juan Brunetta (5’ 2H), Ángel Correa (9’ 2H), Diego Sánchez (26’ 2H), André-Pierre Gignac (47’ 2H, penalty), and an own goal by Nicolás Díaz (13’ 2H).
The early breakthrough came just five minutes into the match when Ozziel Herrera struck from outside the box, finding the bottom right corner after receiving the ball from Bernardo Parra.
Guido Pizarro’s side continued to threaten, with a powerful effort from Juan Brunetta hitting the post just before halftime at the 41-minute mark.
Ozziel Herrera was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, not only scoring a goal but also testing the goalkeeper on two occasions. Juan Brunetta also played a crucial role, contributing with a goal and four shots on target.
The Tigres coach, Guido Pizarro, deployed a 4-4-2 formation with Nahuel Guzmán in goal; a backline featuring Javier Aquino, Rômulo, Juan José Purata, and Jesús Garza; followed by a midfield of Diego Lainez, Juan Brunetta, Bernardo Parra, and Ozziel Herrera; with Ángel Correa and Edgar López leading the attack.
On the other hand, Pablo Guede set up Puebla in a 3-4-3 formation, with Jesús Rodríguez in goal; a defensive trio of Luis Rey, Juan Manuel Fedorco, and Nicolás Díaz; a midfield of Owen González, Franco Moyano, Miguel Ramírez, and Fernando Monarrez; and front three of Alejandro Organista, Ricardo Marín, and Ariel Gamarra.
The match officiated by Yonatan Peinado Aguirre took place at Estadio Universitario El Volcán. Following this match, Tigres now sits atop the table with 9 points, while Puebla languishes in 16th place with only 3 points.
Next up for Tigres is an away game against Chivas, while Puebla will host Atlético de San Luis.
Substitutions for Tigres
58’ 2H – Diego Lainez out for Diego Sánchez, Ozziel Herrera out for Marcelo Flores
59’ 2H – Edgar López out for André-Pierre Gignac, Owen González out for Iker Moreno, Ricardo Marín out for Esteban Lozano
66’ 2H – Bernardo Parra out for Juan Pablo Vigón
81’ 2H – Jesús Garza out for Marco Farfan
Yellow Card for Tigres:
15’ 2H – Ángel Correa (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Puebla
45’ 2H – Fernando Monarrez out for Emiliano Gómez, Franco Moyano out for Raúl Castillo, Luis Rey out for Efrain Orona
Yellow Cards for Puebla:
39’ 1H – Nicolás Díaz (Unsporting behavior), 40’ 1H – Ariel Gamarra (Insulting or disapproving the referee)
Red Card for Puebla:
30’ 2H – Ariel Gamarra (Red for two yellow cards)