During the sixth round of the Clausura, Pumas UNAM triumphed over Puebla with a score of 3-2. Despite conceding two goals from Puebla by Juan Pablo Vargas (28’) and Edgar Guerra (40’), Pumas managed to overcome the deficit with goals from Guillermo Martínez (43’), Robert Morales (63’, penalty), and Juninho Vieira (82’).
Juan Pablo Vargas brought excitement to the Franja’s fans in the 28th minute, executing a superb header after a cross from Kevin Velasco that found the back of the net, beating goalkeeper Keylor Navas Gamboa.
Juninho Vieira was the standout player of the match, showcasing his talent by scoring a goal and attempting two shots on target.
Robert Morales also delivered an impressive performance, contributing with a goal and making three attempts at goal.
Puebla’s coach, Albert Espigares, employed a 4-5-1 formation with Ricardo Gutiérrez in goal; Iker Moreno, Eduardo Navarro, Juan Pablo Vargas, and Nicolás Díaz in defense; Luis Rey, Edgar Guerra, Carlos Baltazar, Kevin Velasco, and Emiliano Gómez in midfield; and Esteban Lozano up front.
On the other hand, Pumas UNAM, guided by coach Efraín Juárez, lined up in a 4-4-2 formation featuring Keylor Navas in goal; Rodrigo López, Nathanael Ananias, Rubén Duarte, and Álvaro Angulo in defense; Alan Medina, César Garza, Pedro Vite, and Jordan Carrillo in midfield; and Robert Morales and Guillermo Martínez leading the attack.
The match, held at Estadio Cuauhtémoc, was officiated by referee Ismael López Peñuelas.
Looking ahead, Puebla will face Club América at home, while Pumas UNAM will host CF Monterrey.
With this outcome, Puebla has accumulated 5 points in the tournament, placing them in the thirteenth position. In contrast, Pumas now has 12 points and sits in second place.
Substitutions for Puebla
65’ – Luis Rey replaced by Alejandro Organista; Emiliano Gómez substituted with Fernando Monarrez.
Yellow Card for Puebla:
7’ – Iker Moreno (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Pumas UNAM
53’ – César Garza replaced by Adalberto Carrasquilla; Edgar Guerra by Miguel Ramírez; Carlos Baltazar by Alonso Ramírez;
67’ – Rubén Duarte replaced by Juninho Vieira; Alan Medina by Ángel Azuaje;
76’ – Guillermo Martínez replaced by Uriel Antuna.
Yellow Card for Pumas UNAM:
70’ – Ángel Azuaje (Unsporting behavior)