Puebla edged out Juárez FC 1-0 thanks to an early goal from Ignacio Maestro Puch and a stubborn defensive display that saw them play the final half-hour with ten men. The visitors took the lead in the 11th minute and clung on despite Iker Moreno’s 64th-minute sending-off.
Ignacio Maestro Puch scored the only goal of the game in the 11th minute, heading home from Alberto Herrera’s assist to make it 0-1. Puebla then faced a tough task when Iker Moreno was shown a red card for a late tackle, but they held firm. Juárez pushed for an equaliser but could not find a way through.
Puebla had just 35% possession but were far more clinical than their hosts. They registered five shots on target to Juárez’s one, created two big chances (against one), and recorded a higher expected goals figure (1.17 to 0.91). The visitors committed 22 fouls, highlighting their gritty approach, while goalkeeper Benjamín Amaro made four saves to preserve the clean sheet.
