Juárez vs Tigres UANL
Match Report
FC Juárez staged a thrilling 2-1 comeback against Tigres UANL, with Monchu's deflected 88th-minute free kick completing the turnaround at the Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez. A pulsating Liga MX Clausura clash packed with goals, cards, and late drama.
Joaquim headed Tigres in front from a corner on nine minutes, but Juárez struck back when Denzell García's long-range effort deflected off Óscar Estupiñán and into the net on 20. The contest shifted decisively when Tigres' Chicha Sánchez saw red on 31 minutes following a VAR review, and both coaches were dismissed before the break.
Juárez dominated the second half against ten men and finally got their reward. Monchu's free kick clipped the wall and nestled in to spark wild scenes in Ciudad Juárez.
The win lifts Juárez to 14 points with a game in hand, breathing life into their playoff push. Tigres remain stuck on 17 in seventh, their away-day inconsistency becoming a real concern.
Match Events
9'
20'
40'
42'
42'
P. Caixinha
45+2'
45+5'
53'
57'
66'
66'
66'
67'
87'
87'
88'
9'
20'
40'
42'
P. Caixinha
42'
45+2'
45+5'
53'
57'
66'
67'
87'
87'
88'
Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Tigres UANL | 5 | 2 | 5 | +4 | 17 |
| 10 | Juárez | 4 | 2 | 5 | -2 | 14 |
Statistics
58%Possession42%
21Shots13
6Shots on Target4
7Corners3
10Fouls10
1Offsides1
4Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards1
400Passes292
3Saves4
Head to Head
2
Juárez wins
4
Draws
9
Tigres UANL wins
Goals: 14 - 23