CF Pachuca 2:3 Puebla FC — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Salomón Rondón scored twice but Puebla edged Pachuca 3-2 in the Primera Division, Apertura, a result that sets up Puebla's next fixture against Santos Laguna. The visitors struck early through Emiliano Gómez at 16 minutes and Kevin Velasco at 33, with a VAR check at 31 confirming their opener, before Rondón pulled one back at 42 from Carlos Sánchez's assist.

The turning point came after the break when Rondón levelled at 63 minutes, only for Facundo Almada to snatch the winner at 90 with Luifer Hernández providing the assist, a late blow that followed a VAR review at 60 for Pachuca. Pachuca dominated possession at 56% and fired 21 shots to Puebla's 12, yet the xG told a different story, with Puebla ahead at 2.27 to 2.03, and their efficiency proved decisive.

Pachuca controlled the first half with 61% possession and 11 shots, but Puebla's clinical edge in front of goal outweighed that pressure. Rondón was the standout with a rating of 8.4 out of ten, his two goals as a forward not enough to salvage the result. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Pachuca, and the outcome failed to confirm that call, with Puebla winning against the run of play. Puebla now host Santos Laguna on 23 August.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Pachuca vs Puebla?

Pachuca 2-3 Puebla (Primera Division, Apertura).

Who scored?

Emiliano Gómez (16', assist Eduardo Mustre) for Puebla; Kevin Velasco (33') for Puebla; Salomón Rondón (42', assist Carlos Sánchez) for Pachuca; Salomón Rondón (63') for Pachuca; Facundo Almada (90', assist Luifer Hernández) for Puebla.

Was Puebla's win deserved?

Not really — the opponent was the better side; Puebla won on finishing.

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