Juárez FC 0:1 Puebla FC — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Ignacio Maestro Puch’s early strike proved decisive as Puebla edged Juárez FC 1-0, with Haret Ortega putting in a solid shift at the back for the losing side, setting up Puebla’s next fixture against Cruz Azul. The visitors snatched the lead inside eleven minutes when Alberto Herrera teed up Maestro Puch to finish, and despite Iker Moreno’s red card just after the hour mark—following a VAR check—Puebla held firm.

The match turned on that sending-off, as Juárez FC threw everything forward in the second half but found no way through a disciplined ten-man Puebla defence. Maestro Puch was booked for his troubles later, and Guilherme Castilho saw yellow for the hosts, but the game’s decisive moment remained that early goal.

Puebla outshot Juárez 9-5 in the first half and generated 0.99 xG to Juárez's 0.29, dominating before the red card, yet Juárez controlled 75% possession after the break without reward—outplayed on the numbers but undone by efficiency. Haret Ortega earned a 7.5 rating as Juárez's top performer, a defender who kept his head amid the chaos. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Juárez FC, but the result proved it wrong as Puebla held on for the points. Puebla next face Cruz Azul on 22 July.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Juárez FC vs Puebla?

Juárez FC 0-1 Puebla (Primera Division, Apertura).

Who scored?

Ignacio Maestro Puch (11', assist Alberto Herrera) for Puebla.

Was Puebla's win deserved?

Yes — Puebla were on top for most of the match.

Were there any red cards in Juárez FC vs Puebla?

Yes — sent off: Iker Moreno (Puebla, 64').

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