Club Tijuana remains top of Liga MX with 6 points, after beating León 1-0, thanks to Gilberto Mora's goal, who returned from his World Cup duty. The young midfielder came on in the second half and scored the winning goal in the 52nd minute, after the referee awarded a penalty in favor of the Xolos.
What happened in the match?
The match started at a high tempo, but neither team could find the quality needed in front of goal. León created the first dangerous opportunities, highlighted by a Juan Guevara header that sailed wide, while Jordi Cortizo also tested the defense from inside the box.
How did the course of the match change?
After the break, coach Sebastián Abreu reshuffled his lineup and brought on Mora, a move that proved decisive. León also made adjustments, but it was Tijuana's young midfielder who changed the game, immediately displaying confidence and composure.
What's next for Club Tijuana?
With this win, Club Tijuana remains top of Liga MX, with 6 points and a goal difference of +3, after having scored 4 goals and conceded only 1. Their next match will be against Atletico San Luis, on August 1, away from home. Club Tijuana has a streak of 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 5 matches, and remains unbeaten in the season, with a recent form of WW. The win over León was Club Tijuana's second win of the season, after having defeated Tigres in their previous match.
