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Monterrey vs. Mazatlán: A hard-fought match with a Rayados victory
Monterrey defeated Mazatlán 2-0 in a hard-fought match with alternating dominance, marked by cards and substitutions.
The match began with a high tempo and an aggressive Monterrey looking to find the back of the net. However, Mazatlán responded with a high press that complicated the Rayados’ actions.
In the 7th minute, Sergio Vegas of Monterrey saw red for a strong tackle on an opposing player. The expulsion set the tone for the match, making things more difficult for the Rayados.
Mazatlán took advantage of their numerical superiority and generated more scoring opportunities, but they were unable to capitalize.
In the second half, Monterrey adjusted their defense and found the way to goal after a good combination in the opponent’s box.
The match was marked by a barrage of yellow cards. In total, 4 yellow cards were shown: 1 for Monterrey and 3 for Mazatlán.
Mazatlán had more possession of the ball (56%) and more shots (14) than Monterrey (44% and 3), but the Rayados were more effective in the attacking zone.
Monterrey earned three important points in their fight for qualification, while Mazatlán continues to struggle to find their way in the tournament.
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Substitutions mazatlán: at minute 46 R. Arciga came in and A. Torres went out., at minute 46 M. Lainez came in and R. Franco went out., at minute 56 J. Diaz came in and A. Escoboza went out., at minute 63 J. Sierra came in and R. Meraz went out., at minute 64 R. E. Camacho Lastra came in and B. Rubio went out.
Substitutions monterrey: at minute 53 G. Arteaga came in and H. Moreno went out., at minute 53 O. Torres came in and B. Vazquez went out., at minute 66 J. Corona came in and L. Ocampos went out., at minute 67 J. Rojas came in and J. Cortizo went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Monterrey
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Mazatlán
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