The third day of the 2023 MX tournament window closed with a dramatic showdown at Hidalgo Stadium on Sunday, July 16, as Pachuca faced Pumas in a heated clash. The home side began strong, but an own goal from Nathan Silva briefly leveled the score before halftime. A standout performance from Julio González helped Universidad Nacional reclaim balance and keep a positive result within reach.
In this update, GOAL presents the essential moments and turning points from the Pachuca versus Pumas encounter.
PACHUCA VS PUMAS: MINUTE-BY-MUINUTE RECAP
22:16 — Final whistle: the match ends in a draw as Pachuca and Pumas share the points in Hidalgo.
87′ — Palermo Ortiz makes a crucial tackle to foil a danger chance inside the box.
21:25 — Second half kicks off, resuming the action after the break.
21:08 — End of the opening half with the scoreline still balanced.
44′ — Pachuca levels via an own goal from Nathan Silva, sparking a reaction from the Tuzos. 43′ — A Salvio shot narrowly misses the target, signaling late chances for both teams.
29′ — A goal by Pachuca is ruled out for an earlier infraction by De La Rosa, forcing the play to be reset.
21′ — Pumas take the lead as Gustavo Del Prete finishes after a setup from the visitors, giving them the edge.
16′ — A Pachuca goal is disallowed due to an offside or a prior infringement by Lucas Di Yorio, keeping the scoreboard intact until the breakthrough.
20:16 — Kickoff to begin the day’s primary fixture, signaling the start of the exciting clash between two title-contending squads.
19:15 — Live coverage of the Pachuca vs Pumas match is underway as fans tune in for every moment from Apertura 2023, with highlights and analysis available on GOAL.com.
THE PREVIOUS MEETING
WHERE TO WATCH
Fans can catch the matchup on Fox Sports and Claro Sports, with streaming options on Vix Premium, Fox Play, Prime Video, and the YouTube apps, ensuring viewers in the United States and Canada can follow along.
LINEUPS
PACHUCA
Ustari; Barreto, Cabral, Berlanga, Castillo; Montiel, Marchand, Gonzalez; Rodriguez, Di Yorio, De La Rosa.
PUMAS
Gonzalez; Bennevido, Silva, Ortiz, Aldrete; Caicedo, Rivas, Huerta, Salvio; Del Prete, Dinenno.
Source: GOAL