In a thrilling encounter on matchday 7 of Liga MX, Pumas UNAM emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 triumph against Atlas, played at their home ground, Estadio Olímpico Universitario. The decisive moment arrived in the dying minutes of the game when Aaron Ramsey broke the deadlock in the 46th minute of the second half.
Ramsey found the net following a precise assist from Rodrigo López on the right flank, swiftly dispatching a shot that left the Atlas goalkeeper with no chance.
Earlier in the match, Pumas had a golden opportunity to take the lead when forward Guillermo Martínez missed a penalty in the 26th minute, leaving the score still locked at 0-0.
Ramsey’s performance was nothing short of stellar, earning him the title of ‘Player of the Match’ with his crucial goal and two shots aimed at the opposing goal.
Rodrigo López also played a pivotal role in the game, showcasing his skills effectively against the Atlas defense.
Pumas UNAM’s coach, Efraín Juárez, utilized a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Keylor Navas in goal. The defensive line consisted of Pablo Bennevendo, Nathan Silva, Ángel Azuaje, and Álvaro Angulo, while the midfield trio comprised José Luis Caicedo, Alan Medina, Pedro Vite, Adalberto Carrasquilla, and Jorge Ruvalcaba, with Guillermo Martínez leading the attack.
On the other side, Atlas, managed by Diego Cocca, employed a 5-4-1 strategy, with Camilo Vargas guarding the net, supported by defenders Gustavo Ferrareis, Gaddi Aguirre, Adrián Mora, Matheus Doria, and Rivaldo Lozano. Their midfield consisted of Gustavo Del Prete, Diego Gonzalez, Víctor Ríos, and Paulo Ramírez, with Uros Djurdjevic as the lone striker.
The match was officiated by referee Martín Molina Astorga.
Looking ahead, Pumas will travel to face Mazatlán in their next fixture, while Atlas will be hosting Santos Laguna. Currently, Pumas stands in 10th place with 9 points, whereas Atlas lingers at 15th with only 5 points in the tournament.
Substitutions for Pumas UNAM
66’ 2T – Alan Medina off for José Macías
73’ 2T – Adalberto Carrasquilla off for Aaron Ramsey
80’ 2T – Pablo Bennevendo off for Rodrigo López
Yellow cards for Pumas UNAM:
53’ 1T – Pablo Bennevendo (Unsporting conduct)
47’ 2T – Aaron Ramsey (Removing his shirt)
Substitutions for Atlas
63’ 2T – Gustavo Del Prete off for Alfonso González
82’ 2T – Diego Gonzalez off for Carlos Orrantia
95’ 2T – Paulo Ramírez off for Matías Cóccaro
Yellow cards for Atlas:
11’ 1T – Rivaldo Lozano (Unsporting conduct)
36’ 1T – Víctor Ríos (Unsporting conduct)
48’ 2T – Gaddi Aguirre (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement)
56’ 2T – Uros Djurdjevic (Unsporting conduct)