Tigres travels to challenge Necaxa in a Day 4 clash of the Apertura 2023, a fixture that drew attention for its late-evening intensity and the chance to gauge both sides’ form early in the campaign.
The Victoria Stadium in Aguascalientes hosts this high-stakes meeting, where Necaxa faces Tigres this Sunday, August 20, as part of the Day 4 schedule of the 2023 MX league. The kickoff is set for 9:10 p.m. Central Mexico time, a sunset‑tinged moment that promises a tactical battle under United States and Canadian viewership alike who follow Liga MX closely. The match is anticipated to reveal how each team has adjusted after the season’s opening rounds and to spotlight how the midfield battles and wing play might dictate the tempo for the night.
In GOAL We bring you minute by minute coverage of this encounter, highlighting key phases, turning points, and notable opportunities as the action unfolds on the field.
NECAXA VS TIGRES: MINUTE BY MINUTE
- 80′ – Tigres finds the back of the net as Luis Quiñones finishes a composed move, sealing a late goal that underscores the visitors’ resilience and their ability to capitalize on counterattacks.
- 67′ – Another strike from Tigres, this time a beautifully worked goal from Jesús Angulo that widens the advantage and reinforces their control late on.
- 49′ – A near second for Tigres as Gignac connects with purpose, but the shot climbs over the crossbar, denying a textbook finish and keeping the game open.
- 22:18 – The second half begins with renewed rhythm, as both teams push for dominance and attempt to tilt the scoreboard in their favor.
- 22:02 – The first half ends with a carefully executed defensive stance from Necaxa and a reminder from Tigres of their attacking intent.
- 34′ – A dangerous cross from Necaxa yields a promising moment as Garnica misses the finishing touch, leaving the defense breathing easier for the moment.
- 10′ – Tigres breaks the deadlock with a precise sequence: a clean pass from Gignac to Córdoba results in the night’s opening goal, setting the tone early for what fans hope will be a memorable evening.
- 21:14 – The opening whistle marks the start of regular time, with teams aligned and the crowd buzzing as the contest gets underway.
- 8:10pm – Welcome to the live story of the Necaxa vs Tigres matchday 4 of the Apertura 2023 tournament. Fans are invited to follow every moment with GOAL’s live coverage, which aims to capture the drama as it unfolds and deliver timely insights about the flow of play.
THE PREVIOUS
As both teams step onto the field with a clear intent to secure three points, fans recall recent head‑to‑head history and how these clubs have built momentum across the season’s opening fixtures. The day’s tactics will be shaped in part by those performances, with coaches looking to exploit space on the flanks and to pressure the center of the field through well-timed runs and quick combination play.
WHERE TO SEE ON TV AND ONLINE
The game is available on Afizzionados, alongside the Vix Premium app, and can be streamed on compatible devices running iOS and Android. This accessibility ensures supporters across North America can follow the action live, with options for both traditional television and digital streaming to accommodate varying viewing preferences.
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NECAXA
González, Montes, Peña, Soberanes, Oliveros; Mantilla, Poggi, Colorado, Garnica; Batiste.
TIGRES
Guzmán; Aquino, Pizarro, Samir, Angulo; Carioca, Gorriarán, Córdoba; Lainez, Chinoñas and Gignac.
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