Liga MX Gameweek 9, Apertura
Puebla 1 - 1 FT Atlante FC
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🎲 Upset
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62
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Kashiwa Reysol
Tue, Oct 27 • 12:15 UTC
⚡ Form
61
⚖️ Balance
64
🏆 Stakes
50
⭐ Stars
55
Points are urgent; goals already flow
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Walter Portales (Jhojan Julio) 41'
45' ↓ Fernando Monarrez ↑Oscar Villa
45' ↓ José Pachuca ↑Iker Moreno
45' ↓ Brayan Garnica ↑Omar Moreno
HT
47' Oscar Villa
53' Mathías Adrián Tomás Borges (Ignacio Maestro)
↓ Walter Clar ↑Armando Escobar 72'
↓ Jhojan Julio ↑Luis Puente 72'
73' ↓ Ignacio Maestro ↑L. Hernández
↓ José Daniel González Pichardo ↑Christian Bermudez 78'
85' ↓ Mathías Adrián Tomás Borges ↑Heriberto Jurado
↓ Martín Sarrafiore ↑Joaquín Alejandro Moxica Chapa 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Puebla
Goalkeepers
Ricardo Gutiérrez 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Jose Pachuca 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Facundo Almada 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Juan Pablo Vargas 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Fernando Monárrez
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Sergio Sanabria 
MAGNET
64
Activity
64
Activity
43
Passes
21
Duels
Brayan Garnica
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Mathías Borges
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Alejandro Organista
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
61
Passes
9
Duels
Carlos Baltazar 
DRIBBLER
5
Dribbles
5
Dribbles
8
Attempts
62%
Success %
Forwards
Ignacio Maestro Puch 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
BENCH
Jesús Rodríguez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ángel Leyva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Óscar Villa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Camilo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alberto Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iker Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alonso Ramírez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luifer Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Heriberto Jurado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Omar Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Atlante FC
Goalkeepers
Óscar Jiménez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Walter Portales 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
J. N. Carrera
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
53%
Duel Win %
Eduardo Tercero
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Aaron Quiroz 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
Walter Clar 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
0
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Midfielders
Eugenio Pizzuto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José González
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Luis Calzadilla
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Martin Sarrafiore
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Jhojan Julio
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
BENCH
R. Barragan
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Gustavo Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Armando Escobar
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
C. Alfaro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martín Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Bermúdez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gilberto Adame
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Puente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joaquin Moxica
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jairón Andrés Charcopa Cabezas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2024 | Atlante FC | 1 - 0 | Puebla | Friendlies Clubs | Estadio Agustín Coruco Díaz |
12/23/2024
Puebla Win
Atlante FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 9 GD: +11
P: 9 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 9 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 9 GD: +2
P: 9 GD: 0
P: 9 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 9 GD: +5
P: 9 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -6
P: 9 GD: -4
P: 9 GD: -6
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +13
P: 13 GD: +8
P: 12 GD: +10
P: 13 GD: +3
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 12 GD: +6
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 13 GD: -4
P: 13 GD: -4
P: 13 GD: -5
P: 12 GD: +3
P: 13 GD: -11
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
VAR Drama Denies Puebla in High-Octane Draw
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 37/100. A relentless 33-shot battle at Estadio Cuauhtémoc left both sides frustrated, as a pivotal VAR intervention ensured the spoils were shared.
Early Exchanges
The hosts edged possession in the early stages at Estadio Cuauhtémoc, but it was the struggling visitors who dictated the chaotic rhythm of this Apertura clash. Despite sitting 15th in the Liga MX table, Atlante FC operated without fear, launching waves of attacks that pinned their opponents back. The Intensity of their press resulted in a barrage of early corners and long-range efforts, turning the pitch into a veritable shooting gallery. Their relentless approach eventually fractured the home defense just before the interval. In the 41st minute, a defense-splitting pass from Jhojan Julio found Walter Portales in prime territory. The attacker finished with clinical precision, stunning the home crowd and rewarding a dominant first-half display from the heavy underdogs.
The Turning Point
Puebla emerged from the tunnel with renewed attacking intent, desperate to salvage their evening. Their aggressive restart paid immediate dividends in the 53rd minute when Ignacio Maestro orchestrated a brilliant move, setting up Mathías Adrián Tomás Borges to smash home the equalizer. The Balance of power swung wildly toward the hosts, culminating in a massive flashpoint ten minutes later. Borges tumbled inside the penalty area, prompting the referee to point to the spot. However, a lengthy VAR review overturned the decision, wiping out the penalty and completely altering the trajectory of the match. This technological intervention acted as a spark for both teams, blowing the game wide open and leading to a staggering combined total of 33 shots by the final whistle.
The Final Whistle
With the penalty denied, the visitors seized the initiative once more, racking up 21 total shots and an impressive 1.18 expected goals. The only reason a genuine Upset Factor failed to materialize was the heroics of R. Gutiérrez. The Puebla goalkeeper produced four spectacular saves down the stretch to bail out his backline and secure a hard-fought point. Looking at the broader Stakes, this 1-1 draw leaves both camps deeply frustrated. Puebla remain in eighth place but missed a crucial opportunity to build momentum and solidify their standing in the playoff hunt. Meanwhile, Atlante will rue their missed chances, as a valuable away point does little to lift them from the murky depths of the lower table.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
In the 63rd minute, VAR overturned a penalty awarded to Mathías Adrián Tomás Borges, denying Puebla a crucial chance to take the lead.
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.
Puebla Poised to Exploit Atlante's Misery
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 41/100. With the hosts chasing the upper echelons and the visitors desperately seeking rhythm, this Apertura clash exposes a clear gulf in class.
The Setup
On September 19, 2026, Puebla welcome Atlante FC to the Estadio Cuauhtémoc. The home side sit comfortably in eighth place, riding a strong Form wave with four wins from seven outings. Meanwhile, the visitors languish in 15th, desperate to halt a bleak winless run. With modest Stakes at this stage of the regular season and a low Stars rating across the pitch, this match is a gritty mid-season grind rather than a marquee blockbuster.
Key Battle
Expect a tactical tug-of-war between Atlante's deep-lying defence and Puebla's midfield engine. While a strangely high Balance rating hints at potential midfield friction, the visitors will likely park the bus. The true test lies in whether the home side's fluid passing can patiently dismantle a stubborn yet fragile rearguard.
Our Prediction
We anticipate a routine home win. Puebla will dictate the tempo, eventually wearing down a passive visiting side for a comfortable 2-0 victory.