The match between Santos Laguna and FC Juárez ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw, with both teams taking home a point from their encounter on the third date of the Clausura.
Santos Laguna, determined to set the pace, dominated possession early on and found the back of the net in the 25th minute with a strike from Ezequiel Bullaude. However, just nine minutes into the second half, Rodolfo Pizarro equalized for Juárez, leveling the score at 1-1. Shortly after, Fran Villalba restored the lead for Santos Laguna in the 59th minute with a well-placed shot.
Yet, FC Juárez responded in kind with a stunning free-kick goal from José Rodríguez in the 70th minute, driving the ball into the top corner of the net, much to the delight of the traveling fans.
Fran Villalba had a chance to give Santos the advantage again but missed a penalty in the 58th minute, leaving the score tied.
Man of the Match honors went to José Rodríguez, who not only scored an impressive goal but also energized his teammates. Carlos Acevedo, the goalkeeper for Santos Laguna, impressed with nine saves throughout the match, showcasing his skills between the sticks.
The coaches had set up their teams in a 4-5-1 formation, with Francisco Rodríguez leading Santos Laguna’s squad featuring Carlos Acevedo in goal, while Pedro Caixinha’s FC Juárez also opted for a similar setup with Sebastián Jurado at the helm. The match was officiated by referee Marco Ortiz Nava.
Moving forward, Santos Laguna will next travel to face Pumas UNAM, while FC Juárez will host Cruz Azul in their upcoming fixtures.
After this result, Santos Laguna has accumulated a point and currently sits in 17th place, while FC Juárez earns their fourth point, placing them in 9th position.
Substitutions for Santos Laguna
- 61’ 2T – Ezequiel Bullaude out for Aldo López
- 62’ 2T – Carlos Gruezo out for Javier Güémez
- 73’ 2T – Bruno Amione out for Emmanuel Echeverría
- 80’ 2T – Ramiro Sordo out for Cristian Dájome
- 81’ 2T – Jesús Ocejo out for Tahiel Jimenez
Yellow Cards for Santos Laguna:
- 4’ 2T – Carlos Gruezo (Unsporting behavior)
- 18’ 2T – Bruno Amione (Unsporting behavior)
- 26’ 2T – Ramiro Sordo (Unsporting behavior)
- 41’ 2T – Fran Villalba (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for FC Juárez
- 45’ 2T – Homer Martínez out for Rodolfo Pizarro
- 45’ 2T – Ricardinho out for Guilherme Castilho
- 67’ 2T – Madson out for Ettson Ayón
- 67’ 2T – Francisco Nevarez out for Manuel Mayorga
- 82’ 2T – José Rodríguez out for Raymundo Fulgencio
Yellow Cards for FC Juárez:
- 3’ 1T – Homer Martínez (Failure to respect the distance for a free kick)
- 4’ 2T – José Rodríguez (Unsporting behavior)
- 22’ 2T – Francisco Nevarez (Unsporting behavior)
- 23’ 2T – Guilherme Castilho (Unsporting behavior)