The Wolves of the BUAP bid farewell to the First Division of Mexican soccer with a minimal defeat, 0-1, against Puebla de la Franja, with whom they played their second derby match in the aforementioned category.
The victory gives possibilities to the Camoteros to qualify, while the Jauría added their eighth game without winning and their future will depend on who manages to ascend. The above in a match corresponding to matchday 17 of the 2018 Clausura Tournament, which was played at the Universitario UAP stadium.
After a promising start to the first half, where Diego Jiménez, with a header, for the home team, and Lucas Cavallini, a shot that was rejected by the goalkeeper, for the visitors, both teams took little risks and dedicated themselves to pass the ball around the field. In addition, the rhythm applied in the transit of the ball was slow.
Even the Camoteros insisted on passing the ball back to the goalkeeper when they had it in offensive possession. Their actions could be interpreted as respect for their sports adversary, who bid farewell after losing their category in this match.
In the 27th minute, Peruvian Irvín Ávila took a long-range shot that Uruguayan goalkeeper Nicolás Vikonis managed to control.
That play gave value to the Licántropos, who began to penetrate the opponent's area, but except for some attempts and a missed shot, there was nothing to report.
In the second half, the Puebla teams maintained their apathy. Not even the tactical adjustments made by the Camotero coach broke the monotony.
It wasn't until the 75th minute that the most dangerous play occurred, after Bryan Angulo took a powerful shot that goalkeeper Francisco Canales saved with a spectacular dive, deflecting it for a corner kick.
One minute later, Christian Marrugo scored the first goal of the match and the first for him with the Puebla jersey.
The play started with a cross that Canales tried to catch instead of punching away, allowing the Camotero to steal the ball and shoot it into the net in a second action.
In the last minute, Angulo had a chance to extend the lead on a counterattack, but his shot went over the crossbar.
With this result, Puebla reached 23 points, which keeps them with possibilities to qualify for the Liguilla, depending on what Pumas and Pachuca do this Sunday.
It should be noted that under the direction of Daniel "Juditas" Alcántar, the pack did not earn any points or goals.