In a thrilling encounter, Tijuana fell short against Puebla, ending the game with a score of 4-3. Despite the impressive performance from Kevin Castañeda, who scored two crucial goals, the Xolos were unable to secure any points. The goals for Puebla came from Ricardo Marín (21’ 2T), Álvaro De La Rosa (23’ 2T), and Carlos Baltazar, who netted two goals in quick succession (37’ 2T and 49’ 2T). Tijuana’s Castañeda found the net (6’ 2T from a penalty and 13’ 2T), along with Mourad El Ghezouani (24’ 2T).
Puebla had a chance to take the lead earlier in the match but missed a penalty taken by Fernando Monarrez in the 25th minute of the first half.
Carlos Baltazar was the standout player, scoring twice and taking two shots on target. Kevin Castañeda also shone for Tijuana with two goals and four shots throughout the match.
Puebla’s head coach, Hernán Cristante, deployed a 5-4-1 formation with Julio González in goal, supported by Álvaro De La Rosa, Eduardo Navarro, Nicolás Díaz, Efrain Orona, and Fernando Monarrez in defense. The midfield included Edgar Guerra, Luis Rey, Alejandro Organista, and Emiliano Gómez, with Ricardo Marín leading the attack.
On the other hand, Tijuana, managed by Sebastián Abreu, played a 4-4-2 formation, featuring Antonio Rodríguez in goal; defenders Rafael Fernández, Jackson Porozo, Jesús Gómez, and Jesús Vega; and a midfield comprising Ramiro Árciga, Frank Boya, Iván Tona, and Adonis Preciado. The forward line was made up of Gilberto Mora and Kevin Castañeda.
Referee Marco Ortiz Nava officiated the match.
Looking ahead to the next match, Puebla will visit Club América, while the Xolos will host Toluca FC at Estadio Caliente.
As a result of this match, Puebla stands in sixth place with 20 points, whereas Tijuana remains at the bottom in eighteenth place with just 8 points.
Substitutions for Puebla
64’ 2T – Edgar Guerra for Ángelo Araos
65’ 2T – Fernando Monarrez for Carlos Baltazar
78’ 2T – Alejandro Organista for Brayan Garnica
90’ 2T – Eduardo Navarro for José Pachuca
Yellow Cards for Puebla:
25’ 1T Alejandro Organista
Substitutions for Tijuana
45’ 2T – Adonis Preciado for Mourad El Ghezouani
67’ 2T – Iván Tona for Kevin Escamilla and Frank Boya for Unai Bilbao
68’ 2T – Kevin Castañeda for Domingo Blanco
77’ 2T – Gilberto Mora for Ezequiel Bullaude
Yellow Cards for Tijuana:
12’ 2T Iván Tona and 41’ 2T Ezequiel Bullaude