This Friday, during matchday 7 of the Clausura, the Tuzos celebrated a thrilling victory at Volcán against the Felinos. In a highly charged encounter, Pachuca managed a sensational comeback after Ozziel Herrera ignited enthusiasm among Tigres fans by scoring the opener in the 38th minute of the first half. However, the joy was short-lived, as Salomón Rondón equalized in the 78th minute with a powerful header. The real triumph came when Robert Kenedy scored a stunning goal in the dying minutes, making it 2-1 at the 87th minute.
Ozziel Herrera earned applause for his brilliant finish at the 38-minute mark of the first period. Ángel Correa provided a perfect cross, allowing Herrera to send the ball into the net.
Robert Kenedy shone throughout the match, scoring one goal and making three attempts on target.
Salomón Rondón also had an impressive performance, registering one goal and taking five shots.
Tigres’ coach, Guido Pizarro, employed a 4-5-1 formation with Nahuel Guzmán in goal; Jesús Garza, Joaquim Pereira, Jesús Angulo, and Vladimir Loroña in defense; Fernando Gorriarán, Rômulo, Diego Lainez, Ángel Correa, and Ozziel Herrera in midfield; and Rodrigo Aguirre up front.
In contrast, coach Esteban Solari’s lineup also featured a 4-5-1 scheme with Carlos Moreno guarding the net; Carlos Sánchez, Eduardo Bauermann, Sergio Barreto, and Brian García in defense; Sergio Rodríguez, Christian Rivera, Alexei Domínguez, Alan Bautista, and Oussama Idrissi in the midfield; and Salomón Rondón leading the attack.
Marco Ortiz Nava officiated the match, ensuring fair play throughout.
In the upcoming fixtures, the Felinos will face Club América away, while the Tuzos will visit Mazatlán.
Following this match, Pachuca stands in 7th place in the league with 10 points, while Tigres, with 14 points, holds second place.
Substitutions for Tigres
53’ 2T – Ozziel Herrera out for César Araujo
66’ 2T – Rodrigo Aguirre out for Diego Sánchez
81’ 2T – Fernando Gorriarán out for Juan Brunetta
Yellow Cards for Tigres:
17’ 1T Vladimir Loroña, 46’ 1T Diego Lainez
Red Card for Tigres:
4’ 2T Joaquim Pereira (Direct Red)
Substitutions for Pachuca
60’ 2T – Sergio Rodríguez out for Enner Valencia and Oussama Idrissi out for Luis Quiñones
73’ 2T – Alexei Domínguez out for Víctor Guzmán and Alan Bautista out for Robert Kenedy
93’ 2T – Carlos Sánchez out for René López