Liga MX Apertura - 9
Necaxa 1 - 0 FT Puebla
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
45' F. Moyano
Ricardo Marín 45'+7
HT
↓ J. Fedorco ↑E. Navarro 46'
59' ↓ R. Sanchez ↑J. Rojas
60' ↓ A. Palavecino ↑R. Cortez
↓ P. Gamarra ↑M. Ramirez 67'
↓ R. Castillo ↑B. Garnica 67'
77' ↓ P. Perez ↑T. Jacob
78' ↓ C. Calderon ↑F. Rossano
↓ O. Gonzalez ↑C. Baltazar 80'
↓ R. Marin ↑E. Lozano 80'
87' ↓ D. De Buen ↑A. Andrade
↓ J. Rivas ↑A. Organista 89'
90'+4 Johan Rojas
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Necaxa
Goalkeepers
E. Unsain 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
K. Rosero 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Pena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Oliveros 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
C. Calderon 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
P. Perez 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
D. De Buen 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
10
Duels Won
100%
Win %
I. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Forwards
A. Palavecino
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
T. Badaloni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
L. Jimenez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
E. Martinez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Jacob
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesus Alcantar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Rossano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Andrade
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Cortez
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
3
Duels Won
100%
Win %
D. Gomez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Rojas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Lomeli
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Puebla
Goalkeepers
J. Gonzalez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
J. Rivas 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
22%
Pass Acc
6
Rating
J. Fedorco
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
N. Diaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Monarrez
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
P. Gamarra
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
O. Gonzalez
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
F. Moyano 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
6.3
Rating
E. Gomez 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
R. Marin
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
R. Castillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
BENCH
J. Rodriguez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
E. Orona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Baltazar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Organista
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Garnica
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Araos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Navarro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Lozano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/20/2025 | Necaxa | 1 - 0 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 04/19/2025 | Puebla | 0 - 1 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 07/13/2024 | Necaxa | 4 - 1 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 01/20/2024 | Puebla | 1 - 2 | Necaxa | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 10/08/2023 | Necaxa | 1 - 2 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria |
| 04/15/2023 | Necaxa | 1 - 1 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Victoria de Aguascalientes |
Necaxa Win
Puebla Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 9 GD: +9
P: 9 GD: +9
P: 9 GD: +11
P: 9 GD: +8
P: 9 GD: +9
P: 9 GD: +8
P: 9 GD: +2
P: 9 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: -6
P: 9 GD: 0
P: 9 GD: -6
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 9 GD: -7
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
Moyano's Misfortune Hands Necaxa Lifeline at Estadio Victoria
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 15/100. A gritty defensive display and a stroke of luck propelled the hosts to a crucial mid-table victory against a wasteful visiting side.
Early Exchanges
The action at Estadio Victoria commenced with a frantic, end-to-end tempo, showcasing a level of Intensity that totally defied the teams' modest league standings. Puebla edged possession early on, orchestrating intricate moves out wide and consistently finding pockets of space to test the defensive shape of the hosts. The opening forty-five minutes quickly transformed into a relentless shooting gallery. Both attacking units played their part, contributing to a massive twenty-six combined attempts before the final whistle blew. Despite the visitors pressing high up the pitch and carving out multiple half-chances, Necaxa stood incredibly resolute. The home backline, expertly marshalled by Cristian Calderón, absorbed the mounting early pressure beautifully, deliberately setting the stage for a classic smash-and-grab scenario right before the halftime interval.
The Decisive Moment
For forty-four grueling minutes, the tactical Balance between these two closely matched sides remained completely undisturbed. Then came the devastating, unpredictable intervention right on the stroke of half-time. A dangerous, whipped delivery into the heart of the box caused sheer panic within the visiting penalty area. The chaos resulted in F. Moyano inadvertently slicing the ball past his own stranded goalkeeper. That forty-fifth-minute own goal completely altered the tactical complexion of the tie. It served as a brutal psychological setback for a visiting squad that had previously generated genuine, sustained attacking threat. More importantly, it gifted the grateful hosts a crucial advantage they scarcely deserved based on the overall run of play and possession metrics during the first half.
The Rearguard Action
The entire second half saw the home side dig incredibly deep to protect their slender, precious advantage. Recognizing the massive Stakes in this pivotal lower-half scrap, the hosts relied heavily on their stubborn defensive structure and an absolute midfield masterclass from Diego de Buen. The frustrated visitors launched continuous waves of attacks, racking up heavy set-piece pressure in a truly desperate search for an equalizer. However, spectacular goalkeeper heroics entirely defined the closing exchanges, with eight crucial saves officially recorded across the ninety minutes. The final referee's whistle confirmed a vital, hard-fought three points for the defensive-minded hosts, ultimately leaving their devastated opponents to bitterly rue a string of sorely missed opportunities.
Key Questions
Who scored the winning goal for Necaxa?
The only goal of the match was an unfortunate 45th-minute own goal scored by F. Moyano just before half-time.
Who was the standout performer at Estadio Victoria?
Diego de Buen delivered an outstanding midfield performance, anchoring the defense to help his team secure a hard-fought clean sheet.
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.
Scraping the Barrel: Necaxa Host Puebla
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 18/100. A lower mid-table scrap defined more by mutual struggles than any attacking intent makes this a tough watch for neutrals.
The Setup
Estadio Victoria is the venue this September 20, 2025, as 11th-placed Necaxa welcome 14th-placed Puebla in Liga MX action. The home side's dreadful Form rating reflects a dismal run of three defeats in their last five outings. The visitors have found a slight pulse recently, but a severely low Stakes metric indicates neither side is pulling up trees in the Apertura right now. With both teams lacking genuine Stars and sporting a poor Balance of play across the pitch, expect a disjointed affair dictated by nerves rather than quality.
Key Battle
With a distinct lack of individual spark across the pitch, this clash boils down to a gritty unit-versus-unit struggle. The home side's sputtering attacking block will attempt to break down a notoriously fragile visiting backline. Whoever manages to string more than three passes together in the final third might just edge it.
Our Prediction
A dour 1-1 draw. We anticipate a slow-paced game marred by poor decision-making in the final third. A set-piece or a defensive blunder will likely provide the only breakthrough on the night.