Mazatlán vs Pumas: The stories of the university victory

A controversial penalty gave Pedregal the classification on the last day of Apertura 2024.

Los Pumas they won 0-1 against Mazatlan in agony with a penal that paid well Memo Martínez. Those led by Gustavo Lema suffered in the match because they could not find the scoring options, but from the 11th step they finally achieved their direct pass to the League.

The game was complex for both parties. Despite the superiority of Pumastheir attackers were not so clear in front of the goal of Hugo González, who had a good night, but could not save the penal and in the end his goal fell.

Next, we leave you the stories who left the visit of Pumas ante Mazatlan.

Pumas celebration in Mazatlán. Imago7

Pizarro’s annoyance when changing

Rodolfo Pizarro threw a tantrum when he came off the bench in the match. Víctor Manuel Vucetich took him off the field in the second half, but the Mexican player showed his discontent since he walked to the sideline.

When he walked outside, he shook his head. He then shook hands with Mauro Lainez and once Pizarro reached the bench, he slammed some bottles while shouting to make his annoyance clear.

Controversy in Pumas prison

Editorial Selections

Erick Yair Miranda was the central referee of the match and needed the help of the OUR to sanction the penal that gave victory to the Pumas. The whistler did not mark Lalo Torres’ foul on ‘Chino’ Huerta at the start, but he took the help of technology and his assistant referees to ultimately change his decision.

In this regard, Felipe Ramos Rizo, former referee and analyst of ESPNassured that he had a clear referee error. “It’s awful what just happened in Mazatlanthey sanction a non-existent penalty in favor of Pumasbut they continue to appoint referees with very little activity, how irresponsible those who appointed them are,” said the expert.

Pumas qualifies directly to Liguilla

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With the victory, the Pumas They tied their direct pass to the League of the Opening 2024. Although they suffered almost until the end of the game, the Auriazules no longer have to worry about the Play In because they reached 31 points and will no longer leave the first six places.

For now, the Pumas They occupy fourth place in the general table and only Monterrey can get them out of that position. Striped They need a victory by at least three goals against León to then move them down one position.