Cocoliso meets legal requirements of the former regime and secures a 3-2 victory over Tigres, clinching a double in a dramatic league clash.
One of the weekend’s most anticipated matchups saw Toluca edge Tigres by a revealing 3-2 scoreline. Carlos González struck twice, and an own goal from Lichnovsky tipped the scales in Toluca’s favor, even as Gignac and Diente López found the net for Tigres in a bold late fightback. The game underscored costly defensive lapses by La U, yet Toluca capitalized to climb into second place in the table. As a consequence, Tigres will be without Quiñones in the next game after a double yellow card suspension, a blow to their attacking plans in the coming fixtures.
In GOAL’s coverage, the goals and key moments from Toluca versus Tigres on Matchday 13 are highlighted, offering a detailed look at how the drama unfolded on the field.
LICHNOVSKY’S OWN AIM
At the 27th minute, Araujo attacked down the left flank and delivered a precise low cross. Fate tilted against Tigres as the ball deflected off Lichnovsky, converting Toluca’s first goal and surprising the visitors with a scoreline that began Toluca 1, Tigres 0. The home side capitalized on the deflection to seize the opening lead and set the tempo for the rest of the half.
TO CLAIM! TIGRES DOES NOT HAVE QUIÑONES ANYMORE
The match grew tense as Quiñones, already carrying a yellow card, argued after a shirt tug incident. His protests escalated, and the referee showed him a second yellow, sending him off and reducing Tigres to ten men for the remainder of the contest. The red card shifted strategic dynamics and forced Tigres to siege Toluca with fewer options in attack.
THE EX’S LAW: COLOCISO MARKS THE 2-0
Just before the break, Cocoliso González latched onto a well-placed cross and steered a header into the air to extend Toluca’s advantage to 2-0. The strike underscored González’s poise in the box and compounded Tigres’ challenges in defense as halftime approached.
THE EX X2: COLOCISO DELIVERS A SECOND, MAKING IT 3-0
Early in the second half, a miscue from Tigres near the box opened a pathway for Toluca to pounce. Samir Caetano delivered a precise pass toward Nahuel, but the goalkeeper misread the ball, allowing González to pounce on the rebound and convert his second goal of the afternoon. Toluca appeared to have sealed the match as their lead grew to three, with La U seemingly unable to stop the onslaught that followed.
THE DISCOUNT COMES LATE
Just when it seemed Tigres might fade, a late moment sparked a comeback attempt. Córdoba danced through two defenders on the left and found Vigón, who struck with his left foot. The shot slid past the goalkeeper, and Gignac followed with a finish, pulling the score to 3-1 and injecting life into Tigres as the clock wound down. The visitors kept pressing for another goal, hoping to salvage something from the match, and the rhythm of the game shifted as Toluca defended deep and held their line under pressure.
TIGRES PUSHES TO THE FINAL WHISTLE
With time running out, a handball in the penalty area gave Toluca a chance to quell the late threat. The spot kick was converted by a Tigres attacker, shrinking the deficit to 3-2 in stoppage time and keeping the final moments tense as both teams pressed for a decisive result until the whistle. The encounter finished with Toluca securing the victory and Tigres left to ponder missed opportunities in a game that could have swung either way based on a few key moments.
Source: GOAL