In a crucial showdown for Matchday 17 of Liga MX, Puebla secured a 2-1 victory against León. The match started with a powerful header from Alejandro Organista at the 14th minute, giving Puebla an early lead. León responded quickly, with Iván Moreno finding the back of the net just six minutes later, leveling the score in the 20th minute.
The decisive goal came from Emiliano Gómez at the 40th minute, showcasing his talent with a well-executed play that put Puebla back in front.
Iván Moreno’s remarkable strike at 20 minutes drew applause from the crowd, as he connected with a perfect cross from James Rodríguez to score for León.
Emiliano Gómez was a standout performer for Puebla, not only scoring a goal but also taking two ambitious shots throughout the match.
Fernando Monarrez also contributed significantly, completing two key passes which helped maintain Puebla’s offensive pressure.
León’s coach Ignacio Ambriz fielded a 4-5-1 formation with Óscar García as goalkeeper, supported by a defensive line comprising José Ramírez, Stiven Barreiro, Rodrigo Echeverría, and Salvador Reyes. The midfield included Nicolás Fonseca, Fernando Beltrán, Iván Moreno, James Rodríguez, and Ismael Díaz, with José Alvarado leading the attack.
On the other hand, Puebla’s manager Brayan Angulo utilized a similar 4-5-1 setup, with Jesús Rodríguez guarding the goal, while Álvaro De La Rosa, José Pachuca, Efrain Orona, and Nicolás Díaz formed the defensive unit. The midfielders were Brayan Garnica, Ángelo Araos, Fernando Monarrez, Alejandro Organista, and Emiliano Gómez, with Esteban Lozano playing as striker.
Referee Karen Hernández Andrade oversaw the contest, ensuring fair play throughout the match.
Following this match, León remains in 17th place in the league with 13 points, while Puebla climbs above to 18th with 12 points.
Substitutions for León
45’ 2T – José Alvarado out, Emilio Rodríguez in; Nicolás Fonseca out, Paul Bellón in.
67’ 2T – Salvador Reyes out, Jordi Cortizo in;
74’ 2T – Iván Moreno out, Fernando Hernandez in;
83’ 2T – James Rodríguez out, Ángel Estrada in.
Yellow cards for León:
1’ 2T Paul Bellón.
Substitutions for Puebla
60’ 2T – José Pachuca out, Eduardo Navarro in;
66’ 2T – Alejandro Organista out, Carlos Baltazar in; Ángelo Araos out, Luis Rey in;
78’ 2T – Brayan Garnica out, Edgar Guerra in;
79’ 2T – Esteban Lozano out, Owen González in.
Yellow cards for Puebla:
29’ 1T Esteban Lozano, 32’ 1T Nicolás Díaz, 26’ 2T Jesús Rodríguez, 50’ 2T Álvaro De La Rosa.