Liga MX Clausura - 1

Mazatlán 1 - 2 FT FC Juarez

Estadio de Mazatlan

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Futmetrix Verdict
36
FT
Sat, Jan 10
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Mazatlán
1-2
FC Juarez
⚡ Intensity 26
⚖️ Balance 56
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 0
First-half fireworks secure Juarez victory.

First-Half Shootout Hands Juarez Crucial Away Points

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. Three goals inside the opening 45 minutes delivered all the drama as FC Juarez snatched a gritty victory to climb the Liga MX standings.

The Opening Exchange

The Estadio de Mazatlan witnessed a frantic opening 45 minutes that set the tone for the entire evening. The Intensity was evident from the very first whistle as both midfields clashed. FC Juarez edged possession with 54% of the ball, setting a deliberate rhythm to quiet the home supporters. Their early pressure and sharp passing sequences paid off beautifully in the 23rd minute. Madson found a pocket of space to orchestrate a rapid attacking move. He picked out F. J. Nevarez Pulgarin, who made no mistake and fired the ball into the net to put the visitors ahead. It was a deserved lead based on their early control, but the hosts were not ready to roll over in front of their passionate home crowd.

The First-Half Shootout

The Balance of the match shifted rapidly after the opening goal. Mazatlán responded with pure attacking intent, refusing to let the game slip away so easily. Just 12 minutes later, they found their crucial equalizer. I. Gonzalez delivered a brilliant ball into the danger zone for F. Almada. The forward smashed it home, sending the home fans into an absolute frenzy. The momentum seemed to be swinging heavily in favor of the hosts. But Juarez kept their composure and absorbed the pressure. Right on the stroke of halftime, they struck a devastating psychological blow. Puma carved out a brilliant opportunity, threading a precise pass to D. Garcia. He buried it instantly, restoring the visitors' advantage right before the break.

Locking It Down

The second half transformed into a gritty, tactical stalemate. With the Stakes rising significantly for the home side, Mazatlán pushed hard for another equalizer but lacked a clinical cutting edge. Their offensive struggles were glaring as they managed only 4 total shots all night. Juarez, meanwhile, managed the clock with veteran efficiency. Their defensive block stood incredibly firm, limiting the hosts to desperate long balls and mere half-chances. The Upset Factor never truly materialized in the dying moments of the match. Juarez navigated the final whistle with ease to secure a hard-fought 2-1 away victory. This crucial result propels them further up the league standings, leaving Mazatlán searching for answers while stuck near the bottom of the table.

Key Questions

Who scored the winning goal for FC Juarez?

D. Garcia scored the decisive goal right before halftime in the 45th minute, assisted by Puma.

How much possession did each team have?

FC Juarez edged the possession with 54% of the ball, while Mazatlán finished the match with 46%.

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
46%
54%
Mazatlán 46%
FC Juarez 54%
Shots
4
8
Mazatlán 4
FC Juarez 8
Shots on Target
2
3
Mazatlán 2
FC Juarez 3
Passes
322
370
Mazatlán 322
FC Juarez 370
Pass Accuracy
79%
79%
Mazatlán 79%
FC Juarez 79%
Corners
2
5
Mazatlán 2
FC Juarez 5
Fouls
15
14
Mazatlán 15
FC Juarez 14
Yellow Cards
1
0
Mazatlán 1
FC Juarez 0
Red Cards
0
0
Mazatlán 0
FC Juarez 0

Match Events

F. J. Nevarez Pulgarin (Madson) 23'
30' 🟨 Yoel Bárcenas
35' F. Almada (I. Gonzalez)
39' 🔄 M. Lainez M. Zaleta
D. Garcia (Puma) 45'
HT
46' 🔄 J. Intriago C. Castro
54' 🔄 Mazatlán Dudu
Ricardinho R. Pizarro 🔄 68'
H. E. Martinez Yepez J. M. Torres Ramirez I. 🔄 75'
Madson R. Fulgencio 🔄 84'
O. Estupinan E. Ayon 🔄 84'
86' 🔄 J. Sierra G. Lopez
87' 🔄 O. F. Moreno Villegas A. A. Saavedra Nevarez
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Mazatlán

Goalkeepers
R. Rodriguez
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
F. Almada
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
J. Diaz
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
M. Lainez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
39
Entry
Midfielders
I. Gonzalez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Y. Barcenas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Intriago
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
J. Sierra
NPC
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
15%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
O. F. Moreno Villegas
NPC
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
7%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
Forwards
Fabio Gomes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Hernandez
MAGNET
MAGNET
43
Activity
43
Activity
28
Passes
15
Duels
BENCH
L. Merolla
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Aguas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Zaleta
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Inzunza
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Lopez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dudu
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Estrada
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. A. Alcaraz Diaz
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
C. Castro
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. A. Saavedra Nevarez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

FC Juarez

Goalkeepers
S. Jurado
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
F. J. Nevarez Pulgarin
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
J. Murillo
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
M. Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Lopez
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
44%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
D. Garcia
FINISHER
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.9
Rating
H. E. Martinez Yepez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Madson
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ricardinho
ENFORCER
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
6
Duels Won
86%
Win %
Puma
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.5
Rating
Forwards
O. Estupinan
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
BENCH
B. Diaz
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Manriquez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Ochoa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juarez Ricardo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Pizarro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Fulgencio
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Silva
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. M. Torres Ramirez I.
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Larios
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
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry

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
08/30/2025
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
01/11/2025
Liga MX Estadio El Encanto
09/14/2024
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
04/20/2024
Liga MX Estadio El Encanto
09/02/2023
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
07/26/2023
1 - 1 (PEN 4-2)
Leagues Cup Q2 Stadium
Mazatlán Win
FC Juarez Win
Draw

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