Monterrey edges Tijuana in a thrilling match
Monterrey overcame Tijuana in an exciting match that ended with a score of 3-2. The game, played at the Estadio Caliente in Tijuana, was a back-and-forth affair from the start.
The first goal arrived in the 29th minute for Monterrey, courtesy of a goal by G. Berterame assisted by S. Canales. However, Tijuana quickly responded and tied the score in the 36th minute through C. Rivera, who scored a penalty.
Monterrey regained the lead in the 44th minute with a goal by B. Vazquez, assisted by J. Cortizo. Monterrey dominated the first half, but Tijuana was more aggressive in the second half.
The Xolos of Tijuana pressed for the equalizer and achieved it in the 90th minute thanks to a goal by J. Zuniga. Despite Tijuana’s pressure, Monterrey managed to defend their lead and took the three points.
The match was characterized by the intensity of both teams, with a total of 23 fouls and 2 yellow cards.
Match Statistics:
* Tijuana: 51% possession, 10 shots (5 on target, 4 off target), 3 corners, 10 fouls, 0 yellow cards, 0 red cards.
* Monterrey: 49% possession, 16 shots (5 on target, 9 off target), 1 corner, 13 fouls, 2 yellow cards, 0 red cards.
Match Data:
* Date: August 24, 2024
* City of the match: Tijuana
* Stadium: Estadio Caliente
* Referee: César Ramos Palazuelos (Mexico)
* League: Liga MX
* Season: 2024
* Round: Apertura – 5
* Country: Mexico
Substitutions club tijuana: at minute 59 J. Zuniga came in and K. Balanta went out., at minute 59 F. Contreras came in and A. Gomez went out., at minute 60 G. Mora came in and C. Rivera went out., at minute 78 J. Alvarez came in and D. Blanco went out., at minute 79 A. Vega came in and C. Gonzalez went out.
Substitutions monterrey: at minute 69 J. Rojas came in and J. Cortizo went out., at minute 74 I. Fimbres came in and B. Vazquez went out., at minute 79 S. Vegas came in and E. Aguirre went out., at minute 79 J. Corona came in and S. Canales went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Club Tijuana
Titulares:
Monterrey
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