Despite a strong effort, the Rojiblancos were unable to secure a victory in Estadio El Kraken, ultimately losing 2-1 to Mazatlán in a match corresponding to Matchday 12 of Liga MX. The hosts found themselves trailing early, with Sébastien Salles putting Atl. de San Luis ahead in the 17th minute. However, Mazatlán fought back valiantly, with Jordan Sierra scoring a header just after halftime (6’) and Bryan Colula netting another goal shortly after (51’).
Colula’s standout performance earned him the title of Man of the Match, contributing not only to the scoreline with a goal but also showcasing his defensive prowess throughout the game. Jordan Sierra also played a crucial role, scoring once and taking four shots on target against Atl. de San Luis.
Under the guidance of coach Robert Dante Siboldi, Mazatlán deployed a 3-3-4 formation featuring Ricardo Gutiérrez in goal, supported by Ángel Leyva, Facundo Almada, and Lucas Merolla in defense. The midfield was manned by Édgar Bárcenas, José Esquivel, and Jordan Sierra, while the attacking front comprised Fábio Gomes, Nicolás Benedetti, Mauro Zaleta, and Anderson Duarte.
On the other hand, Guillermo Abascal’s side lined up in a 4-5-1 formation with Andrés Sánchez in goal. The defense included Roman Torres, Robson Bambu, Eduardo Águila, and Juan Sanabria. The midfield featured Sébastien Salles, Óscar Macías, Miguel García, Sebastián Pérez Bouquet, and Benjamín Galdames, supporting striker João Pedro Galvão.
The match was officiated by referee Iván López Sánchez.
For the next round, Mazatlán will visit Chivas, while the Rojiblancos will host Atlas. Currently, Mazatlán sits in 13th place with 11 points, while Atl. de San Luis is in 14th with 10 points in the league.
Substitutions for Mazatlán
45’ 2T – Mauro Zaleta exited for Mauro Laínez, Lucas Merolla for Roberto Meraz
62’ 2T – Nicolás Benedetti was replaced by Dudu Teodora
72’ 2T – Anderson Duarte left the pitch for Bryan Colula
98’ 2T – Édgar Bárcenas was substituted for Jair Díaz
Yellow Cards for Mazatlán:
34’ 1T – Nicolás Benedetti (Unsporting behavior)
42’ 1T – Lucas Merolla (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement)
51’ 1T – Jordan Sierra (Unsporting behavior)
54’ 2T – Dudu Teodora (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Atl. de San Luis
67’ 2T – Benjamín Galdames was substituted by Aldo Cruz, Óscar Macías for Rodrigo Dourado
78’ 2T – Sebastián Pérez Bouquet exited for Mateo Klimowicz
90’ 2T – Miguel García was replaced by Jahaziel Marchand
Yellow Cards for Atl. de San Luis:
45’ 1T – Óscar Macías (Unsporting behavior)
48’ 1T – Juan Sanabria (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement)
38’ 2T – Miguel García (Arguing with an opponent)