The match ended in a stalemate with both teams scoring once, as FC Juárez faced off against Club América on the opening day of the Liga MX season.
Club América took the lead in the 39th minute thanks to Alejandro Zendejas, but it was Rodolfo Pizarro who equalized for FC Juárez in the 80th minute, keeping the home crowd in high spirits.
In a key moment of the game, Sebastián Cáceres of Club América hit the crossbar early in the second half, missing a crucial opportunity to extend their lead in the 52nd minute.
Rodolfo Pizarro’s performance was outstanding, ultimately earning him the title of Man of the Match after scoring the equalizer. Zendejas also shined, contributing to his team with a goal and two shots on target.
FC Juárez’s head coach, Martín Varini, set his team up in a 4-5-1 formation, with Sebastián Jurado guarding the net; Francisco Nevarez, Diego Ochoa, Moisés Mosquera, and Manuel Mayorga forming the defensive line; and a midfield consisting of Denzell García, Guilherme Castilho, José Rodríguez, Ricardinho, and Madson, with Ángel Zaldívar leading the attack.
Meanwhile, Club América, managed by André Jardine, adopted a 5-2-3 strategy featuring Rodolfo Cota as goalkeeper; Dagoberto Espinoza, Igor Lichnovsky, Sebastián Cáceres, Ralph Orquin, and Cristian Borja at the back; Alan Cervantes and Érick Sánchez in midfield; and an attacking trio of Alejandro Zendejas, Rodrigo Aguirre, and Brian Rodríguez.
The match was officiated by referee Ismael López Peñuelas.
As the season continues, FC Juárez will visit Tigres, while Club América will host Tijuana. Currently, FC Juárez sits in fourth place with 1 point, while Club América is in third place, also with 1 point.
Substitutions for FC Juárez
70’ 2T – Francisco Nevarez was replaced by Rodolfo Pizarro
Yellow Card for FC Juárez:
26’ 2T – Guilherme Castilho
Substitutions for Club América
73’ 2T – Rodrigo Aguirre was substituted for Víctor Dávila
74’ 2T – Brian Rodríguez was substituted for Álvaro Fidalgo
83’ 2T – Ralph Orquin and Dagoberto Espinoza were replaced by Isaías Violante and Kevin Álvarez respectively
84’ 2T – Álvaro Fidalgo was substituted for Alexis Gutiérrez
Yellow Card for Club América:
0’ 1T – Sebastián Cáceres
Red Card for Club América:
24’ 2T – Érick Sánchez (direct red)