Liga MX Clausura - 11

FC Juarez 2 - 2 FT Monterrey

Estadio Olimpico Benito Juarez

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Futmetrix Verdict
88
FT
Sat, Mar 14
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FC Juarez
2-2
Monterrey
⚡ Intensity 100
⚖️ Balance 62
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 10
A dramatic stoppage-time penalty rescues Juarez.

Border Town Drama and Late Salvation

Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 88/100. This chaotic encounter proved exactly why no lead is safe in football, delivering a relentless display of attacking persistence against stubborn defense.

Monterrey's Blistering Start

The visitors wasted absolutely no time. Within the first 60 seconds, U. Djurdjevic struck early to stun the Estadio Olimpico Benito Juarez. The match's Intensity was off the charts from the opening whistle. Juarez thought they had clawed their way back into it, but VAR intervened to chalk off Moises Mosquera's 10th-minute finish. To compound the hosts' frustration, J. Corona doubled Monterrey's advantage just before the halftime whistle. The visitors seemed to have perfect Balance, taking their chances clinically, but the narrative was about to turn completely upside down.

The Second-Half Shift

Juarez came out of the tunnel a completely different beast. In the 49th minute, Jairo Torres found the back of the net, heavily supported by a crucial assist from Puma. Then came the true turning point: Victor Guzmán was shown a straight red card in the 57th minute. The Stakes suddenly skyrocketed for the home side. Juarez seized total control, edged possession, and laid siege to the Monterrey box, forcing the ten-man visitors into a desperate defensive shell for the remainder of the fixture.

The Ultimate Siege

What followed was a one-sided shooting gallery. Juarez racked up a staggering 24 shots and generated over 4.0 Expected Goals. They were denied once again by VAR in the 69th minute, cancelling another Torres strike that would have leveled the game. Yet, their relentless pressure finally cracked Monterrey's resolve. In the dying moments, substitute O. Estupinan stepped up to bury a 90th-minute penalty, securing a fully deserved 2-2 draw. The Upset Factor loomed large, but the hosts' sheer willpower ultimately salvaged a golden point.

Key Questions

How did the red card for Victor Guzmán impact the match?

It completely flipped the momentum. Juarez capitalized on the man advantage, launching 24 total shots and dominating possession to force a dramatic comeback.

How did VAR change this match?

VAR kept Monterrey's lead alive by ruling out two Juarez goals—one from Mosquera and another from Torres—making the late equalizer even more dramatic.

Did FC Juarez deserve the late equalizer?

Definitely. They posted an overwhelming 4.06 xG and controlled possession in the second half, turning the match into a true attacking siege to earn the draw.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
57%
43%
FC Juarez 57%
Monterrey 43%
Shots
24
7
FC Juarez 24
Monterrey 7
Shots on Target
8
3
FC Juarez 8
Monterrey 3
Expected Goals (xG)
4.06
1.08
FC Juarez 4.06
Monterrey 1.08
Passes
470
376
FC Juarez 470
Monterrey 376
Pass Accuracy
84%
76%
FC Juarez 84%
Monterrey 76%
Corners
6
1
FC Juarez 6
Monterrey 1
Fouls
10
12
FC Juarez 10
Monterrey 12
Yellow Cards
1
3
FC Juarez 1
Monterrey 3
Red Cards
0
1
FC Juarez 0
Monterrey 1

Match Events

U. Djurdjevic (L. Orellano) 1'
10' Moises Mosquera
14' 🟨 José García
L. Ocampos C. Reyes 🔄 22'
I. Fimbres A. Rojas 🔄 22'
Victor Guzmán 🟨 26'
J. Corona (C. Reyes) 45'
HT
Ricardo Chávez 🟨 47'
49' J. M. Torres Ramirez I. (Puma)
Victor Guzmán 🟨 57'
Victor Guzmán 🟥 57'
Monterrey C. Bustos 🔄 63'
J. Corona A. Aceves 🔄 63'
67' 🔄 R. Pizarro O. Estupinan
69' Jairo Torres
79' 🔄 L. Dupuy E. Ayon
79' 🔄 D. Garcia J. Murillo
79' 🔄 J. M. Torres Ramirez I. Guilherme Castilho
83' 🔄 J. Aquino R. Fulgencio
L. Orellano L. Reyes 🔄 87'
90' O. Estupinan
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

FC Juarez

Goalkeepers
S. Jurado
MAGNET
MAGNET
37
Activity
37
Activity
35
Passes
2
Duels
Defenders
J. Aquino
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
J. Manriquez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Mosquera
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
A. Mayorga
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
D. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
79
Entry
Monchu
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. M. Torres Ramirez I.
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
R. Pizarro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Puma
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
1
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Forwards
L. Dupuy
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
B. Diaz
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Ochoa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Murillo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. J. Nevarez Pulgarin
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. E. Martinez Yepez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Fulgencio
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guilherme Castilho
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Lopez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Ayon
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Estupinan
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.9
Rating

Monterrey

Goalkeepers
L. Cardenas
MAGNET
MAGNET
43
Activity
43
Activity
43
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
R. Chavez
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
4
Fouls
5.6
Rating
V. Guzman
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.9
Rating
C. Salcedo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Arteaga
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
J. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Fimbres
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
22
Entry
L. Orellano
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
J. Corona
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
L. Ocampos
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
22
Entry
Forwards
U. Djurdjevic
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
S. Mele
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Reyes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Bustos
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Aceves
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Urias
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Reyes
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
68
Minutes
6.3
Rating
A. Rojas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. de la Rosa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Moxica
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
22/10/2025 Monterrey 4 - 2 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio BBVA Bancomer
09/02/2025 FC Juarez 2 - 1 Monterrey Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
19/09/2024 Monterrey 3 - 2 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio BBVA
24/02/2024 FC Juarez 0 - 3 Monterrey Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
07/10/2023 Monterrey 3 - 1 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio BBVA
05/03/2023 Monterrey 3 - 0 FC Juarez Liga MX Estadio BBVA
22/10/2025
Liga MX Estadio BBVA Bancomer
09/02/2025
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
19/09/2024
Liga MX Estadio BBVA
24/02/2024
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
07/10/2023
Liga MX Estadio BBVA
05/03/2023
Liga MX Estadio BBVA
FC Juarez Win
Monterrey Win
Draw