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Match Ends in Draw: Necaxa 2-2 Mazatlán in the 16th Round of Mexico - Liga MX - Apertura 2022
Despite Facundo Batista scoring twice, the Rayos were unable to get past a draw against Mazatlán in the 16th round of Mexico - Liga MX - Apertura 2022. The goals for the home team were scored by Facundo Batista (44' 1T and 13' 2T, from a free-kick). Meanwhile, Miguel Ángel Sansores (33' 1T) and Roberto Meraz (46' 1T) scored the goals for the visitors.
Néstor Vidrio hit the post with a shot and missed the opportunity to increase the lead in the 42nd minute of the first half.
The standout player of the match was Facundo Batista. The Necaxa forward scored 2 goals and took 5 shots on goal against Mazatlán.
Another key player at the Victoria Stadium was Ricardo Gutiérrez. The Mazatlán goalkeeper had a great performance against Necaxa, saving 4 shots.
The match was intense with many fouls and interruptions on the field. There were a large number of yellow cards shown to Facundo Batista, Edgar Méndez, Roberto Meraz, Jefferson Intriago, Jorge Padilla, and Fernando Madrigal.
Necaxa coach Jaime Lozano deployed a 4-3-3 formation with Luis Malagón in goal; Agustin Oliveros, Alexis Peña, Juan Pablo Segovia, and José Esquivel in the defensive line; Fernando Madrigal, Dieter Villalpando, and Brian García in midfield; and Brayan Garnica, Milton Giménez, and Facundo Batista in the attacking positions.
On the other hand, Gabriel Caballero Schiker's team lined up in a 4-4-2 formation with Ricardo Gutiérrez in goal; Néstor Vidrio, Carlos Vargas, Oswaldo Alanís, and Bryan Colula in defense; Roberto Meraz, Josué Colmán, Jefferson Intriago, and Édgar Bárcenas in midfield; and Gonzalo Sosa and Miguel Ángel Sansores in the forward positions.
The match at the Victoria Stadium was officiated by referee Fernando Hernández Gómez.
In the next round, the Rayos will visit Atlas, while Mazatlán will visit Santos Laguna.
The home team is in 11th place with 19 points, while the visitors have reached 17 points and are in 13th place in the league.