Match Summary
On a decisive Sunday match, FC Juárez triumphed over Pachuca by a slim margin, finishing 2-1 in the Round of 16 of Liga MX. The Bravos asserted their dominance early, grabbing a 2-0 lead with goals from Madson in the 15th minute and José Rodríguez in the 37th minute. Though Pachuca managed to score through Jhonder Cádiz just before halftime (45’), they couldn’t catch up in the second half despite a valiant effort.
Player Highlights
Jhonder Cádiz was the standout player for Pachuca, showcasing his talent by scoring one goal and attempting four shots on target. Meanwhile, Madson was instrumental for FC Juárez, contributing one goal and making two attempts at the opponent’s net.
Team Lineups
FC Juárez, managed by Martín Varini, lined up in a 4-4-2 formation featuring:
- Goalkeeper: Sebastián Jurado
- Defenders: Denzell García, José García, Jesús Murillo, Guilherme Castilho
- Midfielders: Madson, Homer Martínez, Eder López Castro, José Rodríguez
- Forwards: Rodolfo Pizarro, Óscar Estupiñán
Pachuca, on the other hand, led by Esteban Solari, fielded their team in a similar 4-4-2 setup:
- Goalkeeper: Carlos Moreno
- Defenders: Brian García, Eduardo Bauermann, Sergio Barreto, Alonso Aceves
- Midfielders: Luis Quiñones, Pedro Pedraza, Alan Bautista, Oussama Idrissi
- Forwards: Robert Kenedy, Jhonder Cádiz
Match Officials
The encounter was officiated by referee Óscar Mejía García at the Olímpico Benito Juárez Stadium.
Match Events
- FC Juárez had a few substitutions in the second half, with Madson being replaced by Jairo Torres at the 72nd minute and Óscar Estupiñán coming off for Ángel Zaldívar.
- FC Juárez faced disciplinary actions, with Madson and Homer Martínez receiving yellow cards, while Jairo Torres was issued a red card in the 56th minute.
- For Pachuca, Brian García was sent off with a direct red card in the 67th minute, as was Víctor Guzmán shortly after.
With this victory, FC Juárez secured their place in the Quarterfinals, leaving Pachuca on the sidelines as the competition continues.