Tigres and Chivas settled for a draw at the Estadio Universitario, finishing 0-0 in a tightly contested night that left both teams seeking more bite in the return leg.
The opening clash of the Clausura 2023 Final had a tense vibe but didn’t fully translate into danger for the goals. At the Universitario, the hosts faced a well-organized Chivas outfit that stifled the attack and limited chances, leaving fans with a quiet sense of anticipation as the clock wound down. The visitors dropped into a disciplined block, and the home side struggled to find the gap that could unlock a stubborn line of defense. In the end, the scoreboard reflected a stalemate that keeps the title chase very much in play heading into the second leg.
From the outset, Tigres pressed with energy, trying to puncture the visitors’ shape through quick combinations and sharp diagonals. Yet every attempt met a shield of bodies in white and red, and the urgency of Siboldi’s squad seemed to collapse into a cautious tempo that favored the visitors as the minutes accrued. Chivas, content to protect what they earned in the first period, shifted to a five-man line in the second half, making life even tougher for the Teros to neutralize the counter when it appeared. The tactical chess match defined the night; individual moments of brilliance were scarce, but the strategic discipline prevailed, promising an explosive conclusion in Guadalajara on Sunday.
In GOAL we present the key moments from a game that could hinge the season’s most critical chapter:
FAILED GIGNAC
BRIZUELA CAN’T
PUNISHMENT FOR TIGERS?
CARIOCA TRIED
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