TIJUANA — In a match for the ages at Estadio Caliente, a determined Chivas de Guadalajara side pulled off a stunning comeback to secure a 3-3 draw against Club Tijuana (Xolos) after being down by three goals. The exhilarating match, which ended in a six-goal stalemate, left fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
Xolos came out of the gate firing, dominating the first half and putting immense pressure on the Chivas defense. They took a commanding 3-0 lead, with a standout performance from their young talent, Gilberto Mora, who opened the scoring. At halftime, the match appeared to be a one-sided affair, with Tijuana in complete control.
However, the second half belonged to Chivas. The team, guided by a new sense of urgency, mounted a spectacular comeback. They capitalized on a Xolos red card and a renewed attacking strategy to find the back of the net three times. The equalizing goal, a brilliant play by Roberto Alvarado, came in the final minutes of the match, sealing the incredible turnaround.
The draw is a testament to Chivas’s resilience and a disappointing missed opportunity for Xolos, who will be left to wonder how they let a three-goal lead slip away.
Match Summary
Final Score: Club Tijuana 3, Chivas de Guadalajara 3
Venue: Estadio Caliente, Tijuana
Competition: Liga MX, Apertura
Key Moments:
A penalty saved by Chivas’ goalkeeper Raúl Rangel in the first half.
A red card for Xolos in the second half, changing the momentum of the game.
Roberto Alvarado’s late-game equalizer for Chivas.
Lineups
Tijuana: Antonio Rodriguez, Rafael Fernandez, Jackson Porozo, Jesus Gomez, Pablo Ortiz, Ramiro Arciga, Frank Boya, Iván Tona, Domingo Blanco, Kevin Castañeda, Gilberto Mora.
Guadalajara: Raul Rangel, Diego Campillo, Gilberto Sepulveda, Miguel Tapias, Richard Ledezma, Luis Romo, Erick Gutierrez, Bryan Gonzalez, Santiago Sandoval, Armando Gonzalez, Efrain Alvarez.
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