In a captivating match on Tuesday corresponding to round 2 of the Clausura, Pachuca emerged victorious with a score of 2-1 against León. Oussama Idrissi opened the scoring for the Tuzos with a fantastic play in the dying moments of the first half, netting the ball in the 45th minute. Salomón Rondón extended the lead to 2-0 with a powerful shot in the 69th minute of the second half. León managed to pull one back through Rogelio Funes Mori, who scored in the 84th minute, but it wasn’t enough to change the outcome.
Sergio Barreto was the standout player of the match, showcasing his skills by clearing seven balls from the danger area. His solid performance at the back anchored Pachuca’s defensive strategy.
Another key player was Salomón Rondón, who shone brightly by scoring one of the two goals for Pachuca. The team’s coach, Esteban Solari, utilized a 4-5-1 formation that featured Carlos Moreno as the goalkeeper, with Brian García, Eduardo Bauermann, Sergio Barreto, and Alan Mozo forming the defense. The midfield comprised Christian Rivera, Alan Bautista, Elías Montiel, Robert Kenedy, and Oussama Idrissi, while Jhonder Cádiz led the attack.
On the other hand, León, managed by Ignacio Ambriz, also opted for a 4-5-1 setup, with Óscar García guarding the goal. His defensive lineup included Bryan Colula, Stiven Barreiro, Sebastián Vegas, and Salvador Reyes. The midfield players were Juan Domínguez, Fernando Beltrán, Rodrigo Echeverría, Iván Rodríguez, and Ismael Díaz, with Diber Cambindo spearheading the front line.
The referee for this intense matchup was Guillermo Pacheco Larios at the Estadio Hidalgo.
Looking ahead, Pachuca is set to face Club América next, while León will go on the road to take on Pumas UNAM.
Currently, Pachuca sits in 10th place in the league with 3 points, while León holds the 8th spot, also with 3 points.
Pachuca Substitutions
45’ 2T – Robert Kenedy was replaced by Alexei Domínguez
67’ 2T – Jhonder Cádiz went off for Salomón Rondón and Alan Bautista for Víctor Guzmán
78’ 2T – Oussama Idrissi was substituted out for Luis Quiñones
87’ 2T – Elías Montiel left the field for Pedro Pedraza
Pachuca Yellow Card
30’ 1T – Oussama Idrissi (unsporting behavior)
León Substitutions
64’ 2T – Juan Domínguez was replaced by Iván Moreno and Ismael Díaz by Jordi Cortizo
70’ 2T – Fernando Beltrán was substituted for Rogelio Funes Mori
85’ 2T – Salvador Reyes went off for Emilio Rodríguez and Bryan Colula for José Ramírez