The Spanish Sergio Canales turned this Wednesday goal that gave Monterrey a 1-1 draw at Tijuana’s home and elevated him to the lead of the tournament Mexican Closing at the close of the ninth day.
Coach Miguel Herrera’s Xolos took advantage with a goal from the American Joe Corona in the 58th minute. But Canales left everything the same with a left-footed shot after receiving an assist from Jesús Corona.
Tijuana occupies sixteenth place in the classification. With the tie, Argentine coach Fernando Ortiz’s Monterrey jumped to the top first place with 19 points, the same as Cruz Azul and Pachucawhom it surpasses by better goal difference.
The match was played between February 14 and this Wednesday. After Monterrey, Cruz Azul and Pachuca appear América, in fourth place, and Tigres, UANL, in fifth, both with 18 units.
On February 21, América tied in their stadium with Mazatlán thanks to two goals from Henry Martín. Paraguayan Luis Amarilla converted for Mazatlán.
This Wednesday Frenchman André Pierre Gignac scored a last-minute goal and gave the Tigres of Uruguayan coach Robert Dante Siboldi a 1-0 victory over Juárez.
The tenth day of the Clausura tournament will be played between Friday and Sunday.
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