Los Laguneros took an unexpected victory over Rayados, seizing three points in a dramatic encounter that left Gigante de Acero silent at full time.
In the late afternoon clash at the end of 2023, Monterrey and Santos Laguna met on Sunday, April 16, in a Week 15 matchup that carried big weight for both teams as the season began to wind down. The home side, Rays and Skillful Prowlers, entered the game as favorites, while Santos Laguna aimed to upset the odds on the road.
Rogelio Funes Mori opened the scoring for La Pandilla, giving Monterrey an early lead and the momentum they hoped would carry them to victory. Yet the visitors did not fold. The Laguneros responded with composure and determination, equalizing through Juan Brunetta and then taking the lead through Harold Preciado, much to the crowd’s surprise. The fight for three points intensified as the minutes ticked by, with Santos showing resilience and Monterrey pushing to swing the balance back in their favor.
Here are the most noteworthy moments from the match, summarized for fans and followers alike:
- 21:23 – The match concludes with Santos securing the win and the three points
- 90′ + 3′ – Harold Preciado completes a late turnaround for Santos
- 90′ + 2′ – Santos awarded a penalty kick
- 82′ – Carlos Acevedo makes a decisive save, diverting the ball to a corner
- 52′ – Alfonso González unleashes a powerful shot that rattles the woodwork
- 20:28 – The second half kicks off
- 20:10 – The first half ends
- 45′ + 12′ – A red card reduces the Laguneros to ten men
- 45′ – Brunetta remains a constant threat, nearing a second goal for his team
- 39′ – VAR leads to a red card for Rogelio Funes Mori
- 37′ – Monterrey awarded a penalty
- 22′ – Santos find the back of the net as Brunetta levels the score soon after
- 20′ – Monterrey takes the lead as Rogelio Funes Mori finds the target
- 19:11 – Kickoff begins the match
- 108:10 – Live narration of the match between Rayados and Santos is available, with all details provided by Goal coverage
THE PREVIOUS
In recent meetings, both teams have traded chances and shown they can change the course of a game quickly. Monterrey began strong, but Santos demonstrated tactical discipline and clinical finishing when opportunities arose. The result added another chapter to a competitive rivalry that always promises drama and late twists.
HOW TO SEE ON TV AND ONLINE?
The match aired on Fox Sports and was accessible through the Fox Premium app on iOS and Android devices, making it easy for fans to tune in from multiple platforms.
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MONTERREY
cardenas; Aguirre, Guzman, Vegas, Gallardo; Romo, Ortiz, Meza; Berterame, Aguirre and Funes Mori.
SAINTS
Acevedo; Torres, Rodriguez, Manzanares; González, Mariscal, Campos, Medina, Brunetta; Correa and Preciado.
Source: Goal