Pachuca vs Puebla ends with an agonizing victory for the Hidalgo team in the home of the Puebla team

On September 20, 2024, the Cuauhtémoc Stadium witnessed an exciting match between Puebla and Pachuca, corresponding to matchday 9 of the Apertura 2024 tournament of the Liga MX. The Tuzos took the victory with a score of 2-3 in a duel full of action and goals, with Nelson Deossa as a key figure in the match by scoring two goals that sealed the visiting victory.

The match began with the visitors taking the initiative and trying to dominate from the first minutes. The reward for the visitors came in the 13th minute when Venezuelan striker Salomón Rondón put the Tuzos ahead. In a well-crafted play, Rondón took advantage of a precise cross from the wing and finished with force, leaving the home goalkeeper, Miguel Jiménez, with no options. The goal gave the visiting team confidence, which began to control the game more.

However, La Franja was quick to react. In the 19th minute, Emiliano Gómez managed to equalize the score. The Argentine striker, known for his aerial ability, connected with a precise header after a cross from the right flank and thus, beat Carlos Moreno, the goalkeeper from Hidalgo. With the score at 1-1, the match was level and both teams showed their willingness to go for the win.

Pachuca continued to press high and in the 37th minute Nelson Deossa appeared to give his team the lead back. The Colombian took advantage of a defensive lapse by Puebla and, from outside the area, fired a powerful shot that beat Silva. The 1-2 in favor of the Tuzos put more pressure on the home team, who needed to respond before the break.

The second half began with Puebla looking to equalise again. The home team did not stop trying and, in the 60th minute, Emiliano Gómez appeared again to score his second goal of the night. Once again, the Argentine striker took advantage of his excellent positioning in the area to finish with force and put the score at 2-2, sparking hope among the home fans.

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However, the visitors’ response was lethal. In the 72nd minute, Nelson Deossa scored his second goal of the night to crown a brilliant personal performance. In a quick counterattack play, the Colombian stood in front of the Puebla goalkeeper and calmly defined to seal the final 2-3. This goal was a hard blow for those led by José Manuel ‘Chepo’ de la Torre, since, despite their efforts, they were unable to find the equalizer in the final minutes of the match.

With this victory, Pachuca earned three valuable points that allow it to stay in the fight for the qualifying spots, while Puebla, despite its good offensive performance, continues to have problems consolidating itself in the general table. Nelson Deossa and Emiliano Gómez were the names of a match that did not disappoint and that offered a spectacle full of emotions and quality football.

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Changes

Facundo Waller (61′, Diego de Buen), Alberto Herrera (61′, Raul Castillo), Angel Mena (65′, Sergio Hernandez), Faber Gil (65′, Owen González), Jair Gonzalez (75′, Daniel Alvarez), Santiago Ormeno (83′, Emiliano Gomez), Luis Garcia (83′, Pablo Gonzalez), Pedro Pedraza (86′, Oussama Idrissi), Alan Bautista (96′, Faber Gil)

Goals

0-1, 12′: Rondon1-1, 18′: Emiliano Gomez1-2, 36′: Nelson Deossa2-2, 59′: Emiliano Gomez2-3, 71′: Nelson Deossa

Cards

Referee: Maximiliano Quintero Hernandez
VAR referee: Vicente Reynoso Arce, Lizzet Amairany García Olvera
Luis Quiñones (32′,Yellow), Quintana (81′,Yellow), Carlos Moreno (88′,Yellow)