The Zorros celebrated a well-deserved victory at Estadio Victoria during matchday 3. In the 42nd minute of the first half, Alfonso González netted the only goal of the match, securing three points for Atlas.
González’s performance was especially commendable, as he was the standout player of the match with one goal and two attempts on goal.
Another key player for Atlas was goalkeeper Camilo Vargas, who showcased his skills with three vital saves.
On the other hand, Necaxa’s coach, Martín Varini, opted for a 4-4-2 formation with Ezequiel Unsain as the keeper; Agustin Oliveros, Alexis Peña, Cristian Calderón, and Emilio Lara in defense; Kevin Gutiérrez, Danny Leyva, Kevin Ante, and Lorenzo Faravelli in midfield; and Julián Carranza and Ricardo Monreal leading the attack.
Diego Cocca, at the helm of Atlas, utilized a 6-3-1 formation, with Camilo Vargas guarding the goal; a defensive line comprising Gustavo Ferrareis, Gaddi Aguirre, Paulo Ramírez, Rodrigo Schlegel, Jorge Rodríguez, and Manuel Capasso; and a midfield trio featuring Aldo Rocha, Alfonso González, and Mateo García, with Uros Djurdjevic in the forward position.
The match, officiated by Maximiliano Quintero Hernández, saw Necaxa facing Atlas without their top form.
Looking ahead, Necaxa will take on Club América as the away team, while Atlas will host Mazatlán at their home ground.
With this latest outcome, Necaxa holds 6 points and is positioned fourth in the standings, while Atlas now has 3 points, landing them in thirteenth place.
Substitutions for Necaxa
45’ 2T – Danny Leyva off for Tomás Badaloni, Cristian Calderón off for Agustín Almendra, Agustin Oliveros off for Francisco Méndez
73’ 2T – Kevin Gutiérrez off for Raúl Sánchez
83’ 2T – Emilio Lara off for Franco Rossano
Yellow Cards for Necaxa:
40’ 1T Julián Carranza (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Red Card for Necaxa:
45’ 1T Julián Carranza (Second yellow card)
Substitutions for Atlas
55’ 2T – Mateo García off for Víctor Ríos
66’ 2T – Gustavo Ferrareis off for Edgar Zaldivar
80’ 2T – Alfonso González off for Eduardo Aguirre
Yellow Cards for Atlas:
23’ 1T Gaddi Aguirre (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 17’ 2T Víctor Ríos (Unsportsmanlike conduct), and 28’ 2T Uros Djurdjevic (Insulting or showing disapproval towards the referee)
Red Card for Atlas:
34’ 1T Paulo Ramírez (Direct red)