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Monterrey Wins Tense Match Against Santos Laguna Amidst VAR Controversy
Guadalupe, Mexico – In a tense and controversial match at Estadio BBVA, Monterrey managed to defeat Santos Laguna with a score of 1 to 0, although the game was far from calm. Possession favored the home team with 60%, reflecting their constant attempt to control the game. However, Santos Laguna did not lag behind, looking for opportunities on the counterattack.
The first goal of the match, scored by Lucas Ocampos in the 36th minute with an assist from Gerardo Arteaga, unleashed euphoria among the home fans. However, the joy was marred by two VAR interventions that disallowed goals by Sergio Ramos for offside, in the 7th and 58th minutes, generating controversy and frustration.
The match was characterized by high intensity, reflected in the number of cards shown. Santos Laguna accumulated four yellow cards and a red card for Carlos Lozano in the 90th minute, while Monterrey received two yellow cards. Both teams committed numerous fouls, with 15 by Monterrey and 13 by Santos Laguna, highlighting the constant struggle for control of the midfield. Although Monterrey dominated possession and generated more shots (14 against 10 from Santos Laguna), the effectiveness in front of the goal was similar, with only three shots on target by Monterrey and two by Santos Laguna. In the end, the victory remained at home, but the match left a bittersweet feeling for Rayados.
Substitutions santos laguna: at minute 61 J. Guemez came in and J. Carrillo went out., at minute 67 R. Sordo came in and K. Palacios went out., at minute 67 J. A. Ocejo Zazueta came in and C. Lozano went out., at minute 74 C. Dajome came in and D. Medina went out., at minute 74 A. Lopez came in and F. Villalba went out.
Substitutions monterrey: at minute 72 A. Martial came in and J. Rodriguez went out., at minute 87 J. Corona came in and E. Aguirre went out., at minute 89 L. Ocampos came in and M. Rodriguez went out., at minute 90 G. Berterame came in and J. Moxica went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Monterrey
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Santos Laguna
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