Pumas acquired the essential victory over Cruz Azul by a 3-2 rating that gave them the final Play In spot. It was an unbelievable controversial match with a few notable accidents however that had their full of life moments. Pumas victory assured them the tenth and last spots for the Liguilla, as they may face both FC Juarez or Pachuca within the second Play In match, the place a win or lose ends the season of both workforce. Cruz Azul misplaced out the primary place spot as they led to third and can face off towards Chivas de Guadalajara in 1 of two Liguilla collection which are already set.
The first half began with Pumas going with their finest as they tried for that last alternative for put up season play. Cruz Azul additionally got here out with a powerful lineup as they tried to finish in first place of the Apertura 2025 common season. Gabriel Fernandez acquired off a left footed shot from outdoors the realm that went extensive. After getting the ball within the space, Jorge Ruvalcaba acquired off an amazing proper footed volley previous Cruz Azul’s goalkeeper, Kevin Mier, to attain and provides Pumas the shocking 1-0 lead. It was a improbable objective from Ruvalcaba, who was simply known as up for the Mexican Nationwide workforce. After a foul crash into Jose Juan Macias by Jose Paradela, the Pumas attacker was injured and needed to come out of the match. Pedro Vite can be subbed in his place. A cross into the realm from Jorge Sanchez was headed by Gabriel Fernandez previous Pumas’ goalkeeper, Keylor Navas to attain and tie the match at 1-1. Off a counter, Mateusz Bogusz acquired off a proper footed shot that went extensive. An amazing via move from Carlos Rodriguez would discover Gabiel Fernandez, who from shut vary acquired a left footed shot previous Navas to attain and provides Cruz Azul the 2-1 lead. From outdoors the realm, Jeremy Marquez acquired off a proper footed shot that pressured Navas to make a very good save. Off a free kick, the ball can be headed simply extensive by Jesus Orozco. As Mier tried to kick the ball, Adalberto Carrasquilla went studs up making an attempt to dam his clearance and ended up fouling the keeper. It was solely a Yellow card nevertheless it ought to have been a crimson card for such a harsh sort out after he had missed the ball and kicked Mier. Worse but, Mier was actually injured and needed to be stretchered out of the match. Andres Gudiño was subbed in his place. Nonetheless, after going to VAR, Referee Fernando Hernandez determined it was a Yellow card to the shock of everybody. After play resumed, Carrasquilla would get off an amazing run however his left footed shot was cleared by sliding Orozco. Off a free kick, Paradela acquired off a left footed shot that went simply extensive. It was the ultimate play because the halftime whistle blew in a really accident ridden and controversial 1st half.
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The 2nd half began with no adjustments made throughout the halftime break. An amazing via move from Carrasquilla discovered Ruvalcaba however he took too lengthy to take his shot and when he did, the ball was blocked by Gudiño after which cleared by Cruz Azul’s protection. Cruz Azul subbed out Jeremy Marquez for Lorenzo Faravelli. After entering into the realm, Paradela acquired off a left footed shot that was saved by Navas. Pumas subbed out Pablo Bennevendo for Santiago Lopez. After making an attempt to win a ball, Faravelli made a foul sort out on Lopez that earned him a straight crimson card which leaves Cruz Azul with 10 gamers. Cruz Azul subbed out Mateusz Bogusz, Carlos Rodriguez and Gabriel Fernandez for Luka Romero, Amaury Garcia and Angel Sepulveda. Pumas subbed out Jose Caicedo for Angel Rico. After getting off a move, Carrasquilla was introduced down within the space of a kick within the space and a Penalty Kick was given for Pumas. Alvaro Angulo stepped as much as take the PK and he would place his left footed shot previous Gudiño to tie the match at 2-2. Pumas now had 10 minutes to make the most of the person benefit to attempt to get that victory that will get them a Play In spot. A proper footed shot from Rodrigo Lopez was deflected extensive. Within the ensuing nook kick, the ball would get headed by Lopez into the trail of Alan Medina, who acquired a header from shut vary to attain and provides Pumas the 3-2 lead. Rico acquired off a proper footed shot that will go extensive. There was a scuffle between Sepulveda and Nathan because the match depth continued to extend. From outdoors the realm, Romero volleyed a shot that went extensive. The ultimate whistle blew and beneath extremely controversial trend, Pumas booked the ultimate ticket to the Play In.
Pumas acquired the ultimate spot for the Play In as controversial a fashion as attainable. A really harsh sort out from Carrasquilla was not judged to be a crimson card when it ought to have been and when it even injured Cruz Azul’s goalkeeper, Kevin Mier. Carrasquilla was then key in getting the victory together with getting the foul that permit to the PK that tied the match. Worse but, the objective that gained the match got here off a nook kick the place the unique shot wasn’t deflected. Nonetheless the consequence stood and Pumas acquired a lifeline to the put up season the place they are going to be heavy underdogs though it adjustments considerably what a disastrous 2025 Apertura. After it appeared like Pumas had gifted their Play In ticket (particularly with a few horrible outcomes like dropping at dwelling towards Atletico San Luis), Pumas gained their final two video games and have an opportunity at put up season glory which extraordinarily advantages Coach Efrain Juarez and his probabilities to proceed to be Pumas’ coach. Alternatively, Cruz Azul is severely damage from dropping Mier but in addition dropping the primary place spot. They now have their liguilla rival arrange which might be Chivas de Guadalajara. They need to be favorites however their place is compromised after the Pumas match. A match that was so circus like, which is a continuing in Liga MX.