Club Tijuana Snatches 2-2 Draw Against Monterrey

Club Tijuana snatched a 2-2 draw against Monterrey in an intense match. The Xolos team came back twice to seal the draw.

What happened in the match?

The match started with an early blow for Club Tijuana, when an own goal by Alonso Aceves gave them the lead. The goal set the pace for an intense first half, with Tijuana pressing high and Monterrey trying to take control with the ball.

How did Monterrey react?

The equalizer came in the 26th minute, when Sergio Canales calmly defined inside the area after a precise assist from Óliver Torres. Monterrey pushed after the goal, but the break came with the 1-1 score.

What changed the script of the match?

A foul in the area of Luca Orellano resulted in a penalty, and Kevin Castañeda did not fail from the penalty spot in the 61st minute to put the visitors 2-1 up. With the clock against them, Monterrey launched a fierce attack.

How did the match end?

When it seemed that Tijuana was taking the three points, Monterrey found their salvation. In the 79th minute, Luca Orellano unleashed a spectacular left-footed shot from outside the area after a corner, burying the ball in the corner for the 2-2 score. The final minutes were pure chaos. Canales again demanded a save from Antonio Rodríguez in added time, there were headers that went just wide and both teams came close to scoring the winning goal. In the end, neither team managed to land the decisive blow.