The match and its context
On Saturday, at Estadio AKRON, Chivas faced Tijuana under torrential rain that delayed the start of the match by two hours. Despite the absence of Armando González, Gabriel Milito found his offensive reference in Ricardo Marín, who became the top scorer for the club this semester with a brace.
First half: Chivas’ dominance
The first goal came from a corner kick. Luis Romo whipped the ball and Santiago Sandoval headed it in, giving Chivas a 1-0 lead. The home crowd erupted and Chivas extended the advantage with another corner: Diego Campillo whipped the ball for Marín to score the 2-0.
Hugo Camberos became a constant threat, especially to Ramiro Árciga, who was tackled inside the box and a penalty was awarded. Marín calmly converted, making it 3-0 before the break.
Second half: Tijuana’s response
In the second half, Chivas slowed the tempo, allowing Tijuana more presence. Brian Gutiérrez assisted Roberto Alvarado, who finished to extend the lead to 4-0. Alvarado then passed the ball down the right flank to Diego Campillo, who crossed and scored the fifth goal of the night.
Tijuana managed to cut the deficit with two goals from Elias Manoel, but the goals did not change the course of the match. Chivas maintained control and offensive dominance.
Result and impact
The final score was 5-2 in favor of Chivas, their second consecutive win and the second of the tournament. Gabriel Milito won the tactical duel against Sebastián Abreu, restoring the team’s confidence and combative spirit. The rout marks a turning point for Chivas, who are looking to consolidate their return to good football.
