In the clash for round 14, forward Uros Djurdjevic scored twice, confirming a solid win for the Zorros against La Fiera with a final score of 2-0 at Estadio Jalisco. Djurdjevic opened the scoring just 7 minutes into the game, putting his team ahead with a well-executed play. The match’s conclusion came in the 68th minute when he converted a penalty to add to his tally.
Uros Djurdjevic was undoubtedly the standout player of the match. The Atlas forward showcased his exceptional skills by netting two goals and making three attempts on goal throughout the match.
Crucial to the defense was Adrián Mora, who played a key role by clearing four balls from the danger area, ensuring a solid backline for Atlas.
Under the guidance of coach Diego Cocca, Atlas adopted a 3-6-1 formation with Camilo Vargas in goal, supported by Gaddi Aguirre, Paulo Ramírez, and Adrián Mora defensively. The midfield comprised Gustavo Ferrareis, Mateo García, Matheus Doria, Sergio Hernández, Diego González, and Víctor Ríos, while Uros Djurdjevic led the attack.
Conversely, León, managed by Ignacio Ambriz, set themselves up in a 4-5-1 formation with Óscar García as the goalkeeper. The backline included Paul Bellón, Stiven Barreiro, Rodrigo Echeverría, and Salvador Reyes, while Nicolás Fonseca, Fernando Beltrán, Iván Moreno, James Rodríguez, and José Alvarado controlled the midfield, with Rogelio Funes Mori up front.
The referee for the match at Estadio Jalisco was Ismael López Peñuelas.
In the next round, the Zorros will face Chivas, while León will host Pumas UNAM. Atlas will be aiming to defeat their long-standing rivals in another edition of the Clásico Tapatío.
With this victory, Atlas moves up to 16 points, sitting in 10th place in the standings. Meanwhile, León remains at 12 points, positioned in 16th place in the tournament.
Atlas Substitutions
75’ 2T – Víctor Ríos off for Aldo Rocha, José Alvarado off for Emilio Rodríguez.
80’ 2T – Mateo García off for Eduardo Aguirre.
81’ 2T – Uros Djurdjevic off for Matías Cóccaro.
88’ 2T – Diego González off for Alfonso González, Sergio Hernández off for Jorge Rodríguez.
Yellow Cards for Atlas:
26’ 2T Mateo García (Unsportsmanlike conduct).
León Substitutions
3’ 1T – Rogelio Funes Mori off for Ettson Ayón.
59’ 2T – James Rodríguez off for Ismael Díaz, Paul Bellón off for Jordi Cortizo.
76’ 2T – Iván Moreno off for José Ramírez.
Yellow Cards for León:
52’ 2T Iván Moreno (Unsportsmanlike conduct); 66’ 2T Stiven Barreiro (Insulting or dissenting against the referee); 72’ 2T Jordi Cortizo (Insulting or dissenting against the referee); 90’ 2T Nicolás Fonseca (Unsportsmanlike conduct).