Necaxa Edge Past Pumas at Home in Clausura 2023 Showdown
Necaxa claimed a crucial victory at their home stadium as they faced off against Pumas UNAM in a tightly contested Day 7 match of the Clausura 2023. The clash took place on a midweek night at Victoria Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 9:05 p.m. Central Mexican Time, showcasing a game that kept fans on the edge from start to finish.
The duel carried extra weight for Andrés Lillini, who returned to the Universitarios setup after guiding the team between 2020 and 2022. During that period, Lillini steered a Liga MX final and appeared in a Concachampions final, though silverware remained elusive. This fixture offered both clubs a chance to reinforce their campaigns and build momentum as the season progressed.
In a match annotated by intense moments and multiple lead changes, the Rayos demonstrated resilience and clinical finishing to seal the win. Below are the highlights captured in a minute-by-minute style that fans will remember from the night in Aguascalientes.
NECAXA VS PUMAS: MINUTE BY MINUTE
- 90+6′ – Final whistle sounds in Aguascalientes, sealing the result.
- 90′ – Six minutes of stoppage time allocated as the game edges to its conclusion.
- 84′ – NECaxa finds a third through Agustín Oliveros, extending their cushion.
- 81′ – César Huerta creates danger again, but Hugo González delivers a superb save.
- 66′ – Yellow card shown to Édgar Méndez for a cautioned challenge.
- 64′ – Adrián Aldrete cautioned for a foul against the home side.
- 57′ – Pumas push forward as César Huerta unleashes a driven shot that Hugo González parries to a corner.
- 22:11 – Play resumes after a brief interruption as both teams contest the ball in midfield.
- 45+4′ – Teams pause for halftime with the scoreline still in balance at Victoria Stadium.
- 45′ – Four minutes of added time announced as the second period approaches.
- 40′ – Nicolás Freire nets for Necaxa, closing the gap and energizing the crowd.
- 38′ – Vicente Poggi earns a yellow card for a foul against the visitors.
- 36′ – Maximiliano Silvera cautioned for a challenge in midfield.
- 13′ – César Huerta tests the goalkeeper with a long-range effort that Hugo González saves brilliantly.
- 6′ – Édgar Méndez opens the scoring for Necaxa with a composed finish.
- 2′ – Édgar Méndez doubles the lead, setting an early tone for the night.
- 21:05 – The first whistle marks the start of the encounter in Aguascalientes.
- 20:05 – Live coverage begins as fans follow the Necaxa versus Pumas match on GOAL’s platform.
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In the moments leading up to this clash, both sides were focused on tightening their defenses and sharpening their counterattacks. The showdown offered a preview of how these teams might adapt as the Clausura season advances, with each side looking to climb the standings and secure vital points.
HOW TO WATCH ON TV AND ONLINE
The game aired on the Afizzionados channel and was available through the Vix Plus application, compatible with devices using iOS and Android systems.
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