In Matchday 2 of Liga MX, Pachuca emerged victorious against Pumas UNAM, winning 3-2 in a match filled with excitement and drama. Despite Pumas initially taking the lead with goals from Álvaro Angulo and Jorge Ruvalcaba, Pachuca showcased their fighting spirit with goals from Alan Bautista, Jhonder Cádiz, and Gastón Togni to seal the comeback.
Pumas started strong when, in the 5th minute, Álvaro Angulo scored the opening goal, quickly followed by Jorge Ruvalcaba at the 27-minute mark. Ruvalcaba’s goal came from a precise cross by Adalberto Carrasquilla, which he skillfully converted past goalkeeper Carlos Moreno Luna.
The standout player of the match was Gastón Togni, who not only scored but also contributed significantly to Pachuca’s attacking play. Alan Bautista was also influential, scoring one goal and testing the goalkeeper three times.
Pumas, managed by Efraín Juárez, lined up in a 4-5-1 formation with Rodrigo Parra guarding the goal, supported by a defense comprising Pablo Bennevendo, Nathan Silva, Rubén Duarte, and Álvaro Angulo. The midfield included Santiago Trigos, José Luis Caicedo, Rodrigo López, Adalberto Carrasquilla, and Jorge Ruvalcaba, while Guillermo Martínez led the attack.
On the other hand, Pachuca, under Jaime Lozano’s guidance, also opted for a 4-5-1 setup with Carlos Moreno as the goalkeeper. The defensive line featured Luis Rodríguez, Eduardo Bauermann, Sergio Barreto, and Alonso Aceves. In midfield, they had Pedro Pedraza, Elías Montiel, Alexei Domínguez, Alan Bautista, and Luis Quiñones, with Jhonder Cádiz taking the forward position.
The match was officiated by referee Luis García Rodríguez at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario.
Looking ahead, Pumas UNAM will travel to face Querétaro in their next league match, whereas Pachuca will host Mazatlán. Following this result, Pumas remains without points, sitting in 18th place, while Pachuca climbs to second with 6 points in the standings.
Substitutions for Pumas UNAM
- 52’ 2T – Rodrigo López was replaced by Pedro Vite
- 71’ 2T – Álvaro Angulo came off for Alfonso Monroy
- 72’ 2T – Santiago Trigos was substituted for Piero Quispe
- 81’ 2T – Pablo Bennevendo, Pedro Pedraza, and Jhonder Cádiz were replaced by Santiago López, Brian García, and Illian Hernández respectively
Yellow Cards for Pumas UNAM
- 20’ 1T Rubén Duarte (arguing with an opponent)
- 34’ 1T José Luis Caicedo (unsportsmanlike behavior)
- 21’ 2T Adalberto Carrasquilla (unsportsmanlike behavior)
Substitutions for Pachuca
- 60’ 2T – Luis Quiñones was subbed off for Gastón Togni
- 78’ 2T – Alexei Domínguez and Alan Bautista were replaced by Víctor Guzmán and Eduardo López respectively
Yellow Cards for Pachuca
- 19’ 1T Luis Quiñones (arguing with an opponent)
- 20’ 1T Jhonder Cádiz (arguing with an opponent)