This Saturday, Toluca FC showcased their attacking prowess as they defeated Necaxa 3-0 at Estadio Victoria. The match marked a significant moment for striker Paulinho, who netted two goals in the second half at the 34th and 38th minutes, leaving spectators in awe of his skillful finishes.
Andrés Pereira also contributed to the scoreline, heading in a goal just four minutes after the halftime break, sealing a comprehensive victory for the Diablos Rojos.
During the clash, Necaxa’s coach, Martín Varini, opted for a 3-6-1 formation, featuring Ezequiel Unsain in goal, supported by a defensive line of Raúl Martínez, Alexis Peña, and Agustin Oliveros. The midfield consisted of Ricardo Monreal, Danny Leyva, Lorenzo Faravelli, Cristian Calderón, Israel Tello, and Agustín Almendra, with Julián Carranza up front.
In contrast, Antonio Mohamed’s Toluca lined up in a 5-3-2 setup, with Luis García guarding the net, backed by a defense of Santiago Simón, Diego Barbosa, Andrés Pereira, Everardo López, and Jesús Gallardo. The striking pair included Jesús Angulo and the standout performer, Paulinho.
Referee Yonatan Peinado Aguirre oversaw the match, which saw Necaxa struggling to find their rhythm. Following this defeat, Necaxa remains in 10th place with 9 points, while Toluca climbs to 2nd position with 15 points in the league table.
Looking ahead, Necaxa will face León in their next fixture, whereas Toluca will prepare to host Chivas at home.
Substitutions in Necaxa
57’ 2H – Alexis Peña was replaced by Emilio Lara and Agustín Almendra came off for Javier Ruiz.
76’ 2H – Julián Carranza was substituted for Tomás Badaloni.
Yellow Cards in Necaxa:
9’ 1H – Raúl Martínez (Unsporting behavior), 22’ 1H – Ricardo Monreal (Unsporting behavior), 29’ 1H – Alexis Peña (Unsporting behavior), 6’ 2H – Ezequiel Unsain (Unsporting behavior).
Substitutions in Toluca FC
61’ 2H – Pavel Pérez was substituted by Jorge Díaz.
74’ 2H – Jesús Angulo was replaced by Sebastián Córdova.
86’ 2H – Santiago Simón was substituted for Luan, Jesús Gallardo for Mauricio Isais, Paulinho for Franco Rossi, Danny Leyva for Kevin Gutiérrez, and Raúl Martínez for Franco Rossano.
Yellow Cards in Toluca FC:
14’ 1H – Marcel Ruiz (Unsporting behavior), 22’ 1H – Jesús Gallardo (Unsporting behavior), 37’ 1H – Andrés Pereira (Unsporting behavior).