Necaxa 2:1 CF Monterrey — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Juan Valencia's 90th-minute header secured a dramatic 2-1 win for Club Necaxa over ten-man Monterrey, with goalkeeper Luis Cárdenas named the standout player despite ending on the losing side. Necaxa dominated throughout but needed a late intervention after letting a first-half advantage slip.

The match turned on its head when Monterrey's Stefan Medina was shown a straight red card in the 20th minute following a VAR review, reducing the visitors to ten men. Necaxa capitalised just after the hour mark when Julián Carranza fired home from Francisco Méndez's assist, only for Lucas Ocampos to level against the run of play in the 67th minute. The hosts continued to press and finally found the winner deep into stoppage time, Juan Valencia heading in Mauro Zaleta's cross to spark wild celebrations.

On the numbers, Necaxa completely controlled proceedings—65% possession, 18 shots to six, and an xG of 3.01 to 1.03—but nearly paid for their profligacy until Valencia's late intervention. Luis Cárdenas was the standout with a rating of 8.8 out of ten, the Monterrey goalkeeper making several fine saves to keep his side in the contest. CheckLive's model rated Necaxa marginally ahead and the result confirmed that prediction, though Monterrey will feel aggrieved by the early red card that shaped the contest.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Club Necaxa vs Monterrey?

Club Necaxa 2-1 Monterrey (Primera Division, Apertura).

Who scored?

Julián Carranza (56', assist Francisco Méndez) for Club Necaxa; Lucas Ocampos (67') for Monterrey; Juan Valencia (90', assist Mauro Zaleta) for Club Necaxa.

Was Club Necaxa's win deserved?

Yes — Club Necaxa were on top for most of the match.

Were there any red cards in Club Necaxa vs Monterrey?

Yes — sent off: Stefan Medina (Monterrey, 20').

Primer tiempo0 - 0

5
R. Monreal
(Falta)
19
20
S. Medina
(Falta)
27
L. Faravelli
(Falta)
32
R. Chávez
(Falta)
36
C. Salcedo
(Falta)

Segundo tiempo2 - 1

Tiempo añadido0 - 0

(Discusión)

Enfrentamientos directos Necaxa - CF Monterrey

Partidos21
Mayor empate2-2
El partido más efectivo2-5

Necaxa

CF Monterrey

4
Victorias
5
Empates
12
Victorias

etiqueta	primer equipo	segundo equipo
Victorias	4	12
Goles marcados	18	35
Media por partido	0.86	1.67
Mayor victoria	2-0	0-4

Club Necaxa

Monterrey

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