Closed 1-1 tie between Los Rayos and the Xolos at the Victoria stadium, for date 5 of the Mexico – Liga MX – Clausura 2023 tournament.
The local team began winning with a goal from Juan Pablo Segovia, against Agustin Oliveros, at minute 0 of the first half, while through Juan Pablo Segovia, against, the visitor equalized the game after a few minutes.
Agustin Oliveros made the stadium vibrate with his definition, in the 25th minute of the second stage. The defender connected with an effective shot at the opposite goal that entered the angle, after a pass from Brayan Garnica.
Agustin Oliveros was the figure of the party. The Necaxa defender was important by converting 1 goal.
José Rodríguez was also important. The Tijuana goalkeeper was fundamental for stopping 5 shots.
The duel was quite fought, with many fouls on both sides, which caused the match to stop constantly. There were a large number of cautions: Jair Díaz, José Rodríguez, Edgar Méndez, Rodrigo Godínez, Federico Lértora, Josecarlos Van Rankin, José Esquivel. Federico Lértora was sent off after receiving his second yellow, in the 94th minute of the second half.
Necaxa’s technical director, Andrés Lillini, proposed a 4-3-3 strategy with Hugo González in goal; Josecarlos Van Rankin, Alexis Peña, Juan Pablo Segovia and Agustin Oliveros on the defensive line; Vicente Poggi, Fernando Madrigal and Heriberto Jurado in the middle; and Facundo Batista, Edgar Méndez and Maximiliano Silvera in attack.
For their part, those led by Ricardo Valiño stopped with a 4-4-2 scheme with José Rodríguez under the three sticks; Rodrigo Godínez, Lisandro López, Nicolás Díaz and Jair Díaz in defense; Kevin Castañeda, Lucas Rodríguez, Federico Lértora and Eduardo Armenta in midfield; and Alexis Canelo and Braian Romero up front.
The judge selected for the match at the Victoria stadium was César Ramos Palazuelos.
The Rayos will host Club América on the next day. Likewise, the Xolos will play at home against Atl. from Saint Louis.
After the match, the local team is left with 4 points and in eleventh place in the standings. While the visit has 4 units and occupies the thirteenth place in the tournament.
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