Deportivo Toluca FC 1:2 Pumas Unam — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Victor Arteaga's second-half goal helped Pumas UNAM come from behind to beat Toluca 1-2 in the Primera Division Apertura, the midfielder's strike completing a decisive turnaround. Toluca had taken an early lead through Jorge Díaz, assisted by Helinho, and dominated possession for much of the match.

The turning point arrived in the 57th minute when Victor Arteaga equalised for Pumas UNAM, finishing a move started by Robert Morales. Just six minutes later, Sebastián Córdova, assisted by Rodrigo Lopez, swept the visitors ahead, a quick double that stunned the home side and left Toluca chasing the game.

Toluca controlled the numbers with 66% possession and 16 shots to Pumas UNAM's eight, yet their expected goals of 1.19 reflected inefficiency against the visitors' 0.64. Victor Arteaga was the standout with an 8.1 rating, his goal from midfield proving decisive. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Pumas UNAM and the result confirmed that prediction, though Toluca outplayed the winners on the balance of play.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Toluca vs Pumas UNAM?

Toluca 1-2 Pumas UNAM (Primera Division, Apertura).

Who scored?

Jorge Díaz (14', assist Helinho) for Toluca; Victor Arteaga (57', assist Robert Morales) for Pumas UNAM; Sebastián Córdova (63', assist Rodrigo Lopez) for Pumas UNAM.

Was Pumas UNAM's win deserved?

It was close — an evenly matched game.

Were there any cards in Toluca vs Pumas UNAM?

Yellow cards: Helinho (Toluca); Rodrigo Lopez (Pumas UNAM).

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