In a match filled with fervor, Puebla and Necaxa couldn’t find the back of the net, resulting in a 0-0 draw on the 11th matchday of the Clausura tournament.
Despite dominating possession and registering numerous attempts, Puebla was unable to convert their chances into goals. They totaled 4 shots on target and squandered 11 other opportunities that went wide. The star of the match was undeniably Ezequiel Unsain, the Necaxa goalkeeper, who showcased his skills by saving 3 crucial shots.
On the defensive end, Eduardo Navarro made significant contributions for Puebla, clearing 2 balls out of dangerous areas, proving vital in his team’s quest for a goal.
Coach Albert Espigares set Puebla up in a 5-4-1 formation with Ricardo Gutiérrez in goal. The defensive line was composed of Iker Moreno, Eduardo Navarro, Juan Pablo Vargas, José Pachuca, and Nicolás Díaz. The midfield featured Edgar Guerra, Luis Rey, Alonso Ramírez, and Kevin Velasco, while Emiliano Gómez led the attack.
Conversely, Martín Varini, the Necaxa coach, opted for a 4-5-1 setup, with Ezequiel Unsain safeguarding the net. The backline included Emilio Lara, Raúl Martínez, Agustin Oliveros, and Franco Rossano. The midfield consisted of Kevin Gutiérrez, Danny Leyva, Kevin Ante, Lorenzo Faravelli, and Javier Ruiz, while Tomás Badaloni spearheaded the frontline.
Ismael López Peñuelas served as the match’s central referee at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc.
In their next encounters, Puebla will face Santos Laguna away from home, whereas Necaxa will host Tijuana on their turf.
Following this draw, Puebla now has 12 points in the tournament and sits in 10th place, while Necaxa has gathered 10 points, placing them at 14th.
Substitutions for Puebla
- 45’ 2T – Jose Pachuca off for Alejandro Organista
- 69’ 2T – Eduardo Navarro off for Carlos Baltazar; Kevin Velasco off for Esteban Lozano
- 70’ 2T – Iker Moreno off for Brayan Garnica
- 83’ 2T – Edgar Guerra off for Ángelo Araos; Franco Rossano off for Cristian Calderón
Yellow Cards for Puebla:
- 26’ 1T – Eduardo Navarro (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
- 46’ 1T – Nicolás Díaz (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement)
- 13’ 2T – Iker Moreno (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
- 35’ 2T – Edgar Guerra (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Substitutions for Necaxa
- 71’ 2T – Javier Ruiz off for Ricardo Monreal
Yellow Cards for Necaxa:
- 34’ 1T – Danny Leyva (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
- 39’ 1T – Emilio Lara (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Red Card for Necaxa:
- 14’ 2T – Kevin Ante (Direct red)