The Bravos secured three vital points in the twelfth round of the Clausura as they overcame the Felinos with a final score of 2-1. The match started with Tigres showing their strength, taking the lead in the 8th minute through a header from Joaquim Pereira. However, FC Juárez responded swiftly, with Óscar Estupiñán finding the back of the net just 11 minutes later to level the score at 1-1.
As the match progressed, it looked like it might end in a draw, but FC Juárez made a daring push late in the game. In the 89th minute, Monchu scored from a free kick, ensuring a dramatic turnaround for the home side.
Monchu was undoubtedly the standout player, contributing significantly not only with the winning goal but also attempting two shots on goal throughout the match.
On the defensive side, Joaquim Pereira shone for Tigres, scoring their only goal and clearing three dangerous balls from his defensive zone.
Coach Pedro Caixinha opted for a 4-3-3 formation for FC Juárez, placing Sebastián Jurado in goal, with Javier Aquino, José García, Moisés Mosquera, and Manuel Mayorga forming the backline. Rodolfo Pizarro, Denzell García, and Monchu controlled the midfield, while Jairo Torres, Óscar Estupiñán, and José Rodríguez led the attack.
Tigres, under the guidance of Guido Pizarro, lined up in a 4-4-2 formation with Nahuel Guzmán as their goalkeeper. Their defensive setup included Jesús Garza, Joaquim Pereira, Jesús Angulo, and Vladimir Loroña, while the midfield comprised Diego Lainez, César Araujo, Juan Brunetta, and Diego Sánchez. Rodrigo Aguirre and Ángel Correa rounded out their forward pairing.
The match was officiated by referee Adonai Escobedo González at the Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez.
Looking ahead, FC Juárez will be visiting Puebla in their next fixture, whereas Tigres will face Tijuana away from home.
With this win, FC Juárez now has 14 points, placing them in the tenth position, while Tigres sits in seventh with 17 points.
Substitutions for FC Juárez
57’ 2T – Jairo Torres was replaced by Luca Martínez Dupuy and Rodolfo Pizarro was substituted for Guilherme Castilho.
81’ 2T – Denzell García came off for Francisco Nevarez.
Cautions for FC Juárez
41’ 1T Óscar Estupiñán (Unsporting conduct), 7’ 2T Moisés Mosquera (Holding the opponent to prevent advancement), 11’ 2T José García (Holding the opponent to prevent advancement), and 21’ 2T Manuel Mayorga (Unsporting conduct).
Red Cards for FC Juárez
42’ 1T Pedro Caixinha (Straight red).
Substitutions for Tigres
65’ 2T – Rodrigo Aguirre was replaced by Ozziel Herrera, Javier Aquino was substituted for Raymundo Fulgencio, and José García came off for Jesús Murillo.
77’ 2T – Diego Lainez was replaced by Marcelo Flores.
86’ 2T – Vladimir Loroña was substituted for Fernando Gorriarán and Juan Brunetta for Juan José Purata.
Cautions for Tigres
39’ 1T Juan Brunetta (Insulting or disapproving of the referee), 46’ 1T Diego Lainez (Unsporting conduct), and 49’ 1T Ángel Correa (Unsporting conduct).
Red Cards for Tigres
31’ 1T Diego Sánchez (Straight red) and 42’ 1T Guido Pizarro (Straight red).