On date 9 of Liga MX, Tijuana showcased their strength against León, delivering an impressive 5-0 defeat at their home ground, Estadio Caliente. The goals came from Frank Boya (11’), Jackson Porozo (15’), Rafael Fernández (28’), Ezequiel Bullaude (30’ of the second half), and Shamar Nicholson (47’ of the second half), sealing a remarkable victory for the hosts.
Rafael Fernández lifted the spirits of the home team with a spectacular goal in the 28th minute, striking the ball powerfully, after receiving a precise pass from Ramiro Árciga, hitting the left post of the opposing goal.
Jesus Vega stood out as the top performer of the match, making crucial contributions from the defensive line for Tijuana.
Frank Boya also had a stellar game, netting a goal and attempting five times to challenge the opposing goalkeeper.
Under the leadership of coach Sebastián Abreu, Tijuana lined up in a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Antonio Rodríguez in goal; a defensive line consisting of Rafael Fernández, Jackson Porozo, Jesùs Gómez, and Jesùs Vega; midfielders Frank Boya, Iván Tona, Ramiro Árciga, Kevin Castañeda, and Adonis Preciado; and Mourad El Ghezouani leading the attack.
León, managed by Eduardo Berizzo, also opted for a 4-5-1 strategy, with Óscar García guarding the net; Sebastián Santos, Stiven Barreiro, Paul Bellón, and Salvador Reyes in defense; and a midfield including José Ramírez, Nicolás Fonseca, Jordi Cortizo, Fernando Beltrán, and Ismael Díaz, with Rogelio Funes Mori as the forward.
Referee Vicente Reynoso Arce officiated the match at Estadio Caliente.
In the next round, Tijuana will face Santos Laguna away from home, while León will return to host Mazatlán.
With this victory, the home side has accrued 16 points, placing them fourth, while León remains at 11 points, sitting in tenth position.
Substitutions for Tijuana
73’ – Ramiro Árciga replaced by Domingo Blanco; Kevin Castañeda replaced Ezequiel Bullaude
82’ – Rafael Fernández substituted by Kevin Escamilla; Iván Tona replaced Joe Corona
83’ – Mourad El Ghezouani taken off for Shamar Nicholson
Substitutions for León
64’ – José Ramírez replaced by Daniel Arcila; Rogelio Funes Mori replaced by José Alvarado
77’ – Jordi Cortizo substituted by Iván Moreno
78’ – Fernando Beltrán taken off for Ángel Estrada
Yellow Cards for León:
20’ – Sebastián Santos; 25’ – Stiven Barreiro