In the 12th round of Liga MX, Chivas earned three crucial points in an exhilarating away match against Pumas UNAM this Sunday. The game saw Chivas overturn an early deficit, as they managed to score two second-half goals to take home the win.
Pumas got off to a great start, as Pedro Vite found the net just three minutes into the second half. However, Chivas responded valiantly, with Armando González leveling the score in the 54th minute. Just before the final whistle, Daniel Aguirre struck a decisive goal in the 89th minute to secure the victory for Chivas.
In a heart-stopping moment for Pumas, Álvaro Angulo missed a penalty kick in the 97th minute that could have equalized the score, leaving fans at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario in disbelief.
The standout performer of the match was undoubtedly Daniel Aguirre. The Chivas midfielder not only scored a crucial goal but also played a pivotal role in the team’s overall performance. Armando González, another key player, contributed significantly with his goal and was active in front of the net with two shots on target.
Pumas UNAM’s coach, Efraín Juárez, opted for a 4-5-1 formation with Keylor Navas guarding the goal; Pablo Bennevendo, Nathanael Ananias, Ángel Azuaje, and Álvaro Angulo formed the defensive line; José Luis Caicedo, Alan Medina, Pedro Vite, Adalberto Carrasquilla, and Jorge Ruvalcaba took charge of midfield; while José Macías led the attack.
Meanwhile, Chivas, under coach Gabriel Milito, took the pitch with a 3-4-3 strategy featuring Raúl Rangel in goal; Diego Campillo, Luis Romo, and José Castillo in defense; Richard Ledezma, Omar Govea, Fernando González, and Bryan González in midfield; and Santiago Sandoval, Armando González, and Efraín Álvarez up front.
The match referee was Daniel Quintero Huitrón.
Looking ahead, Pumas will face CF Monterrey in their next match, while Chivas will host Mazatlán at the Estadio Akron. Currently, Pumas sit in 10th place with 13 points, whereas Chivas have climbed to 9th with a total of 17 points in the tournament.
Substitutions for Pumas UNAM
69' 2T – José Macías was replaced by Santiago López and Alan Medina was substituted for Santiago Trigos.
Substitutions for Chivas
64' 2T – Santiago Sandoval made way for Miguel Tapias.
80' 2T – José Castillo was substituted by Miguel Gómez, Richard Ledezma was replaced by Daniel Aguirre, Efraín Álvarez came off for Cade Cowell, and Adalberto Carrasquilla was subbed for Rodrigo López.
86' 2T – Fernando González was replaced by Gilberto Sepúlveda.
Yellow Cards for Chivas:
31' 1T – Omar Govea (Unsportsmanlike behavior) and 7' 2T – Bryan González (Unsportsmanlike behavior).