In the match corresponding to the 5th round of the Clausura, the Gallos Blancos triumphed over León with a definitive score of 2-0, showcasing a stellar performance by midfielder Jhojan Julio. He opened the scoring with a stunning goal at the 21st minute of the first half, displaying his skills and precision.
Julio then struck again just 10 minutes into the second half, putting the match beyond reach for the opposing goalkeeper, further solidifying his role as the game’s standout player. Following a well-placed cross from Fernando González, Julio found the back of the net with a powerful shot from inside the box.
Querétaro’s forward Mateo Coronel had a chance to score early but missed a penalty kick in the 9th minute of the match, a crucial moment that could have changed the game’s momentum.
Jhojan Julio’s two goals not only sealed the victory but also made him the most impressive player on the field, with a total of 2 shots directed towards the goal.
Goalkeeper Guillermo Allison was another key player for Querétaro, making 7 crucial saves to keep a clean sheet. In the closing moments of the match, Fernando González thrilled the crowd with a brilliant nutmeg on Stiven Barreiro at the 92nd minute.
Querétaro’s coach, Esteban González, set up a 3-5-2 formation, with Guillermo Allison in goal, and Lucas Abascia, Carlos Villanueva, and Francisco Venegas in defense. The midfield comprised Carlo García, Jhojan Julio, Bernardo Parra, Jaime Gómez, and Jean Unjanque, while Eduardo Pérez and Mateo Coronel led the attack.
On the other hand, Ignacio Ambriz’s León responded with a 6-2-2 setup, featuring Óscar García in goal, and a defensive line including Bryan Colula, Sebastián Vegas, Iván Moreno, Rodrigo Echeverría, Stiven Barreiro, and Iván Rodríguez. José Alvarado and Salvador Reyes operated in midfield, with Juan Domínguez and Rogelio Funes Mori up front.
The referee for the match was Marco Ortiz Nava, officiating in Estadio la Corregidora.
Next, Querétaro will visit Atlético de San Luis, while León will face CF Monterrey on the road.
With this victory, Querétaro accumulates 5 points in the table, placing them in the 10th position, while León remains at 4 points, sitting in 16th place.
Substitutions for Querétaro
52’ 2H – Eduardo Pérez out for Fernando González
53’ 2H – Jean Unjanque out for Waldo Madrid
71’ 2H – Carlo García out for Michael Carcelén
81’ 2H – Bernardo Parra and Jhojan Julio out for Daniel Parra and Lucas Rodríguez
Yellow cards for Querétaro:
4’ 1H Jhojan Julio (Unsporting behavior), 30’ 1H Jaime Gómez (Unsporting behavior), 48’ 1H Mateo Coronel (Unsporting behavior), and 49’ 2H Francisco Venegas (Dispute with an opponent).
Substitutions for León
45’ 2H – José Alvarado out for Daniel Arcila and Iván Moreno out for Jordi Cortizo
63’ 2H – Juan Domínguez out for Diber Cambindo and Iván Rodríguez out for Nicolás Vallejo
73’ 2H – Rogelio Funes Mori out for José Ramírez
Yellow cards for León:
27’ 1H Sebastián Vegas (Unsporting behavior), 31’ 1H Bryan Colula (Unsporting behavior), 1’ 2H Rodrigo Echeverría (Unsporting behavior), and 24’ 2H Salvador Reyes (Unsporting behavior).
Red card for León:
16’ 2H Sebastián Vegas (Direct red).