In a tightly contested arc of the season, the UANL Tigers have overcome Puebla to cement their place in the top tier of Mexican football.
With ambitions narrowing and the Concachampions bid behind them, the team focused on closing the 2023 Closure campaign with resolve. On their home turf, they confronted Puebla in a match that asked for grit, organization, and a late surge of belief.
A solitary strike from Sebastian Cordova proved decisive, guiding the Tigers to a 1–0 victory that propelled them into the quarterfinals. A pivotal moment arrived when Diego De Buen, entrusted with a decisive run of play, endured a tough miss from the spot that could have shifted the tie toward a penalty shootout and flipped the momentum in Puebla’s favor.
Now led by coach Robert Dante Siboldi, the Tigers face a stern test as they prepare to meet Toluca for a spot in the semi-finals, a clash that promises to test tactical discipline and mental strength in equal measure.
In GOAL we offer a video recap detailing the key moments and highlights of the match, providing fans with a concise visual digest of how the game unfolded and the turning points that defined the result. (Goal)
SAMIR MISSES THE FIRST
Samir’s early attempt set the tone for an afternoon where finishing touch and composure would matter as much as the tactical battle happening on the pitch. The miss lingered for a moment, but the match would continue to tilt toward the home side as time progressed.
CÓRDOVA BREAKS EQUALITY
Cordova’s breakthrough moment arrived in the latter stages of the half, transforming pressure into result and giving the Tigers a lead that would endure through the final whistle. The goal illustrated the striker’s instinct and the team’s willingness to press and seize opportunities when they appeared.
OF GOOD FAILURE ITS PUNISHMENT
The storyline carried a stark reminder: a single lapse from the visitors could swing the balance dramatically. In the end, that moment of misfortune for Puebla translated into a consequence they could not recover from, underscoring how precision and composure shape knockout football.
Source: Goal