With a one-goal advantage, the Tuzos took the victory against the Fiera in the match played for the 10th round of Mexico - Liga MX - Apertura 2022. The home team scored the only goal of the match at the 41st minute of the second half, through Israel Luna. After receiving an assist from Javier López, the midfielder shot at the goal and defeated the opposing goalkeeper to score his goal.
The standout player of the match was Israel Luna. The midfielder from Pachuca scored 1 goal and attempted 2 shots on goal.
Rodolfo Cota was another standout player. The goalkeeper from León showcased his quality by saving 5 shots.
It was a match with tough tackles and a heated atmosphere, with several fouls on the field. There were a large number of players cautioned: Julien Celestine, Luis Montes, Kevin Álvarez, Gustavo Cabral, Paul Bellón, Guillermo Almada, Byron Castillo, Rodolfo Cota, and Marino Hinestroza. Julien Celestine was sent off after receiving his second yellow card, in the 68th minute of the second half.
The coach of Pachuca, Guillermo Almada, lined up his starting eleven with a 4-4-2 formation with Oscar Ustari in goal; Kevin Álvarez, Gustavo Cabral, Óscar Murillo, and Mauricio Isaias in the defensive line; Erick Sánchez, Jesús Daniel Hernández, Luis Chavez, and Avilés Hurtado in the midfield; and Nicolás Ibáñez and Roberto De La Rosa in the attack.
On the other hand, the team chosen by Renato Paiva took to the field with a 4-3-3 formation with Rodolfo Cota between the goalposts; Byron Castillo, Paul Bellón, Julien Celestine, and Osvaldo Rodríguez in defense; Fidel Ambriz, Iván Rodríguez, and Luis Montes in midfield; and Joel Campbell, Víctor Dávila, and Federico Martínez in the forward line.
Ismael López Peñuelas was appointed as the main referee of the match at the Hidalgo stadium.
In the next matchday, the Tuzos will face Toluca FC as visitors, while the Fiera will play at home against Atlas.
With this result, the host team accumulates 15 points throughout the tournament and occupies the sixth position. Meanwhile, the visiting team has 9 units and is in fifteenth place.