In an impressive display of football during matchday 5 of the Clausura, Necaxa secured a convincing 4-1 victory against Atl. de San Luis at Estadio Victoria. The scorer for the hosts included Julián Carranza (3rd minute), Tomás Badaloni (58th minute), Alexis Peña (65th minute), and Ricardo Monreal (72nd minute). The lone goal for the visitors was netted by João Pedro Galvão through a penalty (90th minute).
The opening goal came just three minutes into the match when Julián Carranza netted a well-placed shot to the bottom right corner, assisted by Franco Rossano. This early strike set a confident tone for the Rayos.
Franco Rossano stood out as the star player of the match, playing a crucial role in both defense and attack.
Defender Alexis Peña also had a remarkable performance, contributing not only defensively but also scoring a goal.
Nacaxa’s coach Martín Varini opted for a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Ezequiel Unsain in goal; a defensive line of Raúl Martínez, Alexis Peña, Agustin Oliveros, and Franco Rossano; a midfield with Danny Leyva, Kevin Ante, Israel Tello, Lorenzo Faravelli, and Agustín Almendra; and Julián Carranza leading the attack.
On the other side, Guillermo Abascal’s squad lined up in a 4-5-1 as well, with Andrés Sánchez guarding the net, supported by Robson Bambú, Benjamin Galindo, Eduardo Águila, and Lucas Esteves in the back. The midfield comprised Roberto Meraz, Sébastien Salles, Benjamín Galdames, Sebastián Pérez Bouquet, and Miguel García, while João Pedro Galvão was the lone striker.
Referee Iván López Sánchez officiated the match.
In their upcoming fixtures, Necaxa will face FC Juárez away, while Atl. de San Luis will return home to play against Querétaro.
This result propels Necaxa to 6 points, placing them in ninth position, whereas Atl. de San Luis remains at 4 points, positioned fifteenth in the tournament.
Necaxa Substitutions
55’ 2T – Julián Carranza out for Tomás Badaloni
60’ 2T – Agustín Almendra out for Ricardo Monreal
81’ 2T – Franco Rossano out for Rogelio Cortéz and Alexis Peña out for Cristian Calderón
82’ 2T – Israel Tello out for Ricardo Cisneros
Yellow Cards for Necaxa
29’ 1T Julián Carranza (Unsportsmanlike Conduct) and 47’ 2T Lorenzo Faravelli (Insulting or Disapproving the Referee)
Atl. de San Luis Substitutions
45’ 2T – Sebastián Pérez Bouquet out for Roman Torres and Benjamín Galdames out for Anderson Duarte
79’ 2T – Anderson Duarte out for Santiago Muñoz, Miguel García out for Leonardo Flores, and Roberto Meraz out for Fidel Barajas
Yellow Card for Atl. de San Luis
28’ 1T Robson Bambú (Holding an Opponent to Prevent Advancement)
Red Card for Atl. de San Luis
47’ 1T Robson Bambú (Red for Double Yellow Card)