Guadalajara earns a Sky Cup final spot with a 2-1 win at home over Tigres
In a high stakes Sky Cup clash at the university stadium, Guadalajara faced Tigres and came away with a 2-1 victory, earning a ticket to the final. The match highlighted tactical tweaks and a resilient response after an early setback, underscoring Guadalajara’s growing momentum as the team presses toward the championship.
The first half opened with a breakthrough for Tigres as Javier Aquino found the net, giving the visitors the early lead. Guadalajara responded with purpose, leveling through Isaac Brizuela and then sealing the comeback with a late strike from Eduardo Torres. The decisive goal demonstrated Guadalajara’s depth and tenacity as the squad pushed for another win to improve its position in the Sky Cup standings.
With this result, the Rojiblancos secured their place in the final, allowing coach and squad to manage rotation in the upcoming league match against Atlas. Resting key starters while keeping fresh options available will be part of the game plan as they prepare for the title decider in the Sky Cup.
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In TARGET we present the best moments of this volcanic showdown and the pivotal plays that defined the matchup between two storied clubs in Mexican football.
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- 88′ – Chivas take the lead as Eduardo Torres completes the comeback.
- 73′ – A strong stop by the goalkeeper prevents a powerful shot from Pizarro.
- 63′ – Chivas equalizes with a well-placed finish from Isaac Brizuela.
- 58′ – A potential scoring chance for Tigres is negated by an offside call following Nahuel’s foul.
- 22:18 – Second half starts.
- 22:00 – End of the first half.
- 42′ – Nahuel denies a hard shot from Muñoz with a sharp save.
- 41′ – Injuries to Jesús Sánchez and Juan Pablo Vigón lead to early substitutions by Alan Mozo and Sebastián Córdoba.
- 30′ – Javier Aquino fires a long-range strike for Tigres, a near opener.
- 26′ – Luis Quiñones launches a left-footed effort that narrowly misses the target.
- 17′ – Ormeño’s header sails over the crossbar.
- 21:13 – Kickoff moment to begin the game.
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The match will be broadcast on air sports, so viewers with a cable system can tune in. For online viewing, the Blue to Go app is available for mobile devices on Android or iOS.
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CHIVAS
Jimenez; Sanchez, Sepulveda, Orozco, Calderon; Flores, Beltran, Munoz, Brizuela, Perez; Ormeño
TIGRES
Guzman; Aquino, Caetano, Lichnovsky, Angulo; Carioca, Pizarro, Vigón; Quinones, Lopez and Gignac
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