The match for the 13th round of the Clausura concluded with a victory for the home team, Tijuana, who defeated Tigres 1-0 at Estadio Caliente. The only goal of the game came from Kevin Castañeda in the 22nd minute of the first half.
Castañeda executed a quality strike from outside the penalty area after a remarkable solo play down the right flank, finding the back of the net next to goalkeeper Nahuel Guzmán Palomeque’s post.
Kevin Castañeda stood out as the player of the match, not only netting the goal but also attempting three shots on target throughout the game.
Another notable performer was Tijuana’s goalkeeper, Antonio Rodríguez, who showcased his skills by saving five attempts from the Tigres forwards.
Head coach Sebastián Abreu set his team in a 4-5-1 formation, with Antonio Rodríguez guarding the goal; the defensive line comprised Rafael Fernández, Jackson Porozo, Jesús Gómez, and Pablo Ortíz; a midfield featuring Iván Tona, Ignacio Rivero, Ramiro Árciga, Kevin Castañeda, and Aldahir Pérez; and Mourad El Ghezouani leading the attack.
On the other hand, Tigres, managed by Guido Pizarro, also lined up in a 4-5-1 formation, with Nahuel Guzmán in goal; Jesús Garza, Henrique Simeone, Joaquim Pereira, and Vladimir Loroña in defense; Rômulo, Fernando Gorriarán, Diego Lainez, Juan Brunetta, and Ozziel Herrera in midfield; and Ángel Correa upfront.
Referee Daniel Quintero Huitrón was in charge of officiating the match at Estadio Caliente.
In their next fixtures, Tijuana will travel to face FC Juárez, while Tigres will play at home against Chivas.
This result leaves Tijuana with 15 points in the tournament, placing them 10th, while Tigres remains with 17 points, occupying the 7th position.
Tijuana Substitutions
45’ 2T – Aldahir Pérez for Domingo Blanco, Henrique Simeone for Rodrigo Aguirre, and Ozziel Herrera for Marcelo Flores.
73’ 2T – Ramiro Árciga for Adonis Preciado, Mourad El Ghezouani for Diego Abreu.
78’ 2T – Kevin Castañeda for Unai Bilbao.
90’ 2T – Rafael Fernández for Ángel Zapata.
Carded Players from Tijuana:
44’ 1T – Pablo Ortíz (Unsporting behavior), 25’ 2T – Domingo Blanco (Argument with an opponent), and 36’ 2T – Iván Tona (Holding an opponent to stop advancement).
Tigres Substitutions
63’ 2T – Juan Brunetta for César Araujo.
74’ 2T – Vladimir Loroña for Juan José Purata and Rômulo for André-Pierre Gignac.
Yellow Cards for Tigres:
16’ 2T – Vladimir Loroña (Argument with an opponent), 25’ 2T – Diego Lainez (Argument with an opponent), and 44’ 2T – Fernando Gorriarán (Holding an opponent to stop advancement).