Liga MX Apertura - 7
FC Juarez 1 - 0 FT Mazatlán
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
10' O. Estupinan
11' Ricardinho
Lucas Merolla 17'
Ivan Gonzalez 33'
Mauro Laínez 45'
45'+3 Homer Martinez
HT
46' ↓ Ricardinho ↑D. Villalpando
↓ M. Lainez ↑M. Zaleta 46'
↓ A. Leyva ↑J. Garcia 46'
↓ I. Gonzalez ↑Dudu 46'
Facundo Almada 50'
63' ↓ O. Estupinan ↑Puma
63' ↓ R. Fulgencio ↑A. Zaldivar
↓ S. Fierro ↑D. Hernandez 63'
↓ N. Benedetti ↑R. Meraz 82'
84' ↓ R. Pizarro ↑Guilherme Castilho
90'+4 ↓ Madson ↑E. Lopez
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FC Juarez
Goalkeepers
S. Jurado 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
M. Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Manriquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Mayorga 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
D. Garcia 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
R. Fulgencio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
H. E. Martinez Yepez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Pizarro
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Madson
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Ricardinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
O. Estupinan 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
B. Diaz 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Murillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. J. Nevarez Pulgarin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guilherme Castilho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Villalpando
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
Puma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Larios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Zaldivar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mazatlán
Goalkeepers
D. Gutierrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
F. Almada 
MAGNET
87
Activity
87
Activity
77
Passes
10
Duels
L. Merolla 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
M. Lainez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
A. Leyva
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
I. Gonzalez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
N. Benedetti
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Y. Barcenas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Fierro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
J. Sierra 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Fabio Gomes
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
R. Rodriguez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Meraz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Zaleta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Hernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. F. Moreno Villegas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dudu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Aguas
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Godinez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/30/2025 | FC Juarez | 1 - 0 | Mazatlán | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
| 01/11/2025 | Mazatlán | 1 - 1 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio El Encanto |
| 09/14/2024 | FC Juarez | 1 - 0 | Mazatlán | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
| 04/20/2024 | Mazatlán | 0 - 2 | FC Juarez | Liga MX | Estadio El Encanto |
| 09/02/2023 | FC Juarez | 3 - 1 | Mazatlán | Liga MX | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez |
| 07/26/2023 | Mazatlán | 1 - 1 (PEN 4-2) | FC Juarez | Leagues Cup | Q2 Stadium |
FC Juarez Win
Mazatlán Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +9
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -8
League Standings
P: 17 GD: +17
P: 17 GD: +16
P: 17 GD: +13
P: 17 GD: +6
P: 17 GD: +12
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: +10
P: 17 GD: +3
P: 17 GD: +2
P: 17 GD: -10
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: -3
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -15
P: 17 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
VAR Drama and Estupiñán's Nerve Seal Juarez Win
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. An early penalty and relentless midfield grit proved just enough for FC Juarez to scrape past a stubborn but blunt Mazatlán.
Fast Start at the Border
The Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez wasted absolutely no time delivering the goods. A chaotic opening sequence forced the referee over to the pitch-side monitor in the 6th minute. VAR confirmed the controversial decision, handing the hosts a golden opportunity from the spot. O. Estupinan stepped up with pure confidence. He set the tone with an early 10th-minute opener, smashing it home past the keeper. That quick strike completely altered the Balance of the tie. The visitors suddenly found themselves chasing the game before they had even settled into a passing rhythm, completely throwing their initial game plan out the window.
Midfield Chess and Missed Chances
Falling behind instantly sparked a reaction from the away side. Mazatlán controlled possession with 57 percent of the ball, stringing together a respectable 453 passes. Yet, their territorial advantage felt hollow where it mattered most. They managed just six total shots, severely lacking the killer instinct required in the final third. Instead, the real Intensity came from the hosts on the counter-attack. Denzell Garcia put in an outstanding midfield shift, orchestrating transitions and splitting the lines with three key passes. At the other end, away shot-stopper Ricardo Gutierrez had to stay incredibly sharp, pulling off three crucial saves to keep his side within striking distance.
Late Drama and Final Whistle
The tension ratcheted up considerably as the clock ticked down. Juarez thought they had killed the game off for good in the 80th minute. José Luis Rodríguez found the back of the net, sending the home crowd into raptures. But the celebration was cut brutally short. VAR intervened once more, denying the goal and keeping the Stakes sky-high for the final ten minutes. Despite the late reprieve, the visitors failed to muster a dramatic equalizer. The home side's disciplined defensive block held firm, securing a crucial victory that pushes them up to 10th in the Apertura table.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR heavily influenced the outcome, confirming Juarez's 6th-minute penalty for the winning goal and later cancelling an 80th-minute strike by José Luis Rodríguez.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Defensive Chaos Guaranteed in Mexico
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. With both backlines leaking goals at an alarming rate, this mid-table Apertura clash promises chaotic entertainment but lacks genuine competitive consequence at the summit.
The Setup
FC Juarez welcome Mazatlán to the Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez for round seven of the regular season. The hosts sit comfortably mid-table in 10th place with 14 points, whilst the visitors languish worryingly in 16th. A modest Stakes dimension confirms there is little on the line beyond local pride and escaping the bottom rungs. However, expect plenty of penalty box action. Both backlines are incredibly generous, shipping a combined 3.7 goals per match. Tactical discipline will likely go out the window very early. A low Balance rating suggests an open, disjointed affair where structural integrity collapses. The hosts arrive with strong recent results, showcasing an excellent Form that the visitors will undoubtedly struggle to contain. Mazatlán desperately need to patch their leaky defence to salvage their faltering Liga MX campaign, but history suggests they will struggle on the road.
Key Battle
Individual brilliance must cut through the collective tactical mess. Denzell Garcia orchestrates the home midfield with impressive recent displays, bringing control to a chaotic team. He faces off directly against Nicolás Benedetti, the visitors' primary attacking spark. Both playmakers boast strong Stars ratings, promising moments of magic despite the surrounding disorder. Whoever best exploits the massive gaps left by these porous defensive units will dictate the flow of the entire fixture.
Our Prediction
A messy, high-scoring shootout. Neither side can defend to save their lives, so attackers will thrive on the resulting space. Expect a frantic back-and-forth affair. We anticipate the home side capitalising on their momentum to snatch a narrow, high-scoring victory after a wildly unpredictable second half.