In the 13th round of the Clausura, Pachuca faced off against Cruz Azul on Saturday, emerging victorious with a score of 2-1. The opening goal came early, as Robert Kenedy unleashed a powerful shot just 4 minutes into the first half, setting the tone for the match.
After a brief equalizer from Cruz Azul, courtesy of Osinachi Ebere in the 46th minute, Kenedy struck again in the 12th minute of the second half, sealing the win for Pachuca with his second goal.
Cruz Azul sought to change the game when Gabriel Fernández hit the post in the 62nd minute, missing a critical opportunity to equalize.
Kenedy was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, managing to score twice and taking three shots on goal. Another notable player was Jeremy Márquez from Cruz Azul, who made four attempts to score.
Under the guidance of coach Nicolás Larcamón, Cruz Azul deployed a 3-6-1 formation with Andrés Gudiño as goalkeeper, supported by Willer Ditta, Amaury García, and Gonzalo Piovi in defense. The midfield consisted of Jorge Rodarte, Jeremy Márquez, José Paradela, Luka Romero, Osinachi Ebere, and Carlos Rodríguez, while Nicolás Ibáñez led the attack.
Pachuca, managed by Esteban Solari, utilized a 4-3-3 setup, featuring Carlos Moreno in goal and a defensive line of Carlos Sánchez, Eduardo Bauermann, Sergio Barreto, and Brian García. The midfield comprised Victor Guzmán, Elías Montiel, and Christian Rivera, with Robert Kenedy, Oussama Idrissi, and Salomón Rondón leading the offense.
The match was officiated by referee Víctor Cáceres Hernández.
Looking ahead, Cruz Azul is set to visit Club América, while Pachuca will host Santos Laguna at Estadio Hidalgo. This upcoming game will be especially significant for Cruz Azul fans as they prepare for the historic Clásico Joven against their rivals.
By the conclusion of this match, Pachuca accumulated 27 points, placing them second in the standings, while Cruz Azul sits fourth with 25 points.
Substitutions for Cruz Azul:
31’ 1T – Jorge Rodarte out, Omar Campos in; 60’ 2T – Luka Romero out, Gabriel Fernández in; 79’ 2T – Osinachi Ebere out, Andrés Montaño in; Jeremy Márquez out, Erik Lira in; Carlos Rodríguez out, Amaury Morales in.
Cautions for Cruz Azul:
23’ 1T Gonzalo Piovi (Unsporting behavior).
Substitutions for Pachuca:
68’ 2T – Robert Kenedy out, Alexei Domínguez in; Salomón Rondón out, Enner Valencia in; Elías Montiel out, Sergio Rodríguez in; 74’ 2T – Oussama Idrissi out, Luis Quiñones in; 86’ 2T – Víctor Guzmán out, Pedro Pedraza in.
Cautions for Pachuca:
44’ 2T Sergio Rodríguez and 44’ 2T Pedro Pedraza.
Expulsions for Pachuca:
39’ 2T Esteban Solari (Direct red) and 39’ 2T Christian Rivera (Direct red).