Liga MX Apertura - 10
Puebla 2 - 2 FT CF Pachuca
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Enner Valencia 22'
O. Idrissi 25'
HT
46' ↓ J. Rivas ↑E. Guerra
46' ↓ R. Castillo ↑C. Baltazar
46' ↓ O. Gonzalez ↑A. Organista
47' E. Gomez (F. Moyano)
51' Franco Moyano
62' ↓ F. Moyano ↑M. Ramirez
↓ Kenedy ↑V. Guzman 67'
↓ O. Idrissi ↑G. Togni 67'
72' E. Gomez (C. Baltazar)
↓ B. A. Garcia Caprizo ↑C. Sanchez 77'
↓ E. Valencia ↑J. Cadiz 77'
80' ↓ E. Navarro ↑E. Orona
A. Bautista (J. Cadiz) 82'
84' Ricardo Marín
↓ P. Pedraza ↑I. Hernandez 86'
90'+1 Ariel Gamarra
Alan Bautista 90'+6
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Puebla
Goalkeepers
J. Gonzalez 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
5
Saves
7
Rating
Defenders
J. Rivas 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.7
Rating
E. Navarro 
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
N. Diaz 
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
67
Passes
13
Duels
F. Monarrez 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
P. Gamarra
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
O. Gonzalez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
F. Moyano 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
E. Gomez 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
9
Rating
Forwards
R. Marin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Castillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
J. Rodriguez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
E. Orona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Guerra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Baltazar 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
54
Minutes
7.3
Rating
A. Organista
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Garnica
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Araos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Lozano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pachuca
Goalkeepers
C. Moreno 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
B. A. Garcia Caprizo
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Eduardo Bauermann 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
S. D. Barreto
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
A. Aceves
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
A. Bautista 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
P. Pedraza 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
6
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Kenedy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
L. Quinones 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
O. Idrissi 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
6.5
Rating
Forwards
E. Valencia
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
BENCH
J. Eulogio
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Berlanga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Guzman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Luna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Hernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Togni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Cadiz
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
22
Minutes
7
Rating
P. Achinulo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/24/2025 | Puebla | 2 - 2 | Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 02/27/2025 | Pachuca | 2 - 1 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 09/21/2024 | Puebla | 2 - 3 | Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 02/21/2024 | Puebla | 1 - 4 | Pachuca | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 10/29/2023 | Pachuca | 1 - 1 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
| 01/10/2023 | Pachuca | 5 - 1 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Hidalgo |
Puebla Win
CF Pachuca Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +9
P: 10 GD: +15
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +9
P: 10 GD: +10
P: 10 GD: +8
P: 10 GD: +1
P: 10 GD: +1
P: 10 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: -6
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -1
P: 10 GD: -4
P: 10 GD: -8
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 10 GD: -7
P: 10 GD: -9
League Standings
P: 17 GD: +17
P: 17 GD: +16
P: 17 GD: +10
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: -3
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: -3
P: 17 GD: -15
P: 17 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Four-Goal Thriller Ends Level Under the Puebla Lights
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 78/100. A relentless back-and-forth battle proved that mid-table desperation can easily match playoff ambition when the stakes are high enough.
Opening Exchanges
The night air at Estadio Cuauhtémoc crackled as the early stages delivered an unapologetic showcase of attacking intent. The visitors set the tempo, firing early warning shots in a half where they would ultimately unleash a barrage of efforts. The Intensity spiked violently around the 22nd minute when a controversial VAR decision confirmed a penalty incident involving Enner Valencia. While the dynamics caused confusion, the ensuing chaos allowed O. Idrissi to break the deadlock just moments later. Despite falling behind, Puebla edged possession, holding onto 53 percent of the ball. They refused to be bullied on their home turf, orchestrating methodical passing sequences as they sought a foothold against a Pachuca side that looked dangerous on every counter-attack.
The Gómez Masterclass
The halftime team talk clearly worked wonders for the hosts, as the game's Balance completely flipped immediately following the restart. Emiliano Gómez emerged as the undisputed catalyst, finishing off a slick move orchestrated by F. Moyano in the 47th minute. This equalizer breathed new life into the stadium, transforming a tactical struggle into an end-to-end spectacle. Puebla continued to push, sensing vulnerability in the visiting defense. Their persistence paid off in the 72nd minute when substitute C. Baltazar instantly justified his introduction, providing the crucial setup for Gómez to grab his brace. The sudden lead change raised the Upset Factor to critical levels, leaving the visitors stunned and scrambling to salvage their game plan against a fiercely determined home collective.
Late Drama and Splitting the Points
Refusing to return home empty-handed, the visitors mounted a desperate siege in the final quarter of the match. With their playoff ambitions driving them forward, the sheer Stakes of the encounter forced them to throw caution to the wind. They bombarded the opposition penalty area, accumulating 16 total shots by the final whistle. Their salvation arrived in the 82nd minute courtesy of A. Bautista, who expertly converted a delivery from impact substitute J. Cadiz. This late strike ensured a share of the spoils in a pulsating 2-2 draw. The result keeps the away side firmly planted in the fifth position, maintaining their steady march toward the postseason, while the hosts take a hard-earned point to build momentum in their lower-table campaign.
Key Questions
What made Emiliano Gómez the Man of the Match?
His lethal brace flipped the script for the hosts, showcasing clinical finishing that single-handedly dismantled the opposition's defensive structure in the second half.
How did substitute Emiliano Gómez change the game?
Though he started the match, his explosive second-half interventions, netting two crucial goals, completely altered the momentum and forced a massive tactical shift.
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.
Pachuca Hunt Crucial Points at Estadio Cuauhtémoc
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. A severe mismatch on paper offers Puebla a rare chance to disrupt the upper echelons of Liga MX, but the visitors hold all the cards.
The Setup
With a yawning 10-point gap separating the sides, a low Balance rating tells the true story of this Apertura round 10 clash on September 24, 2025. Pachuca arrive sitting comfortably in fifth position, looking to bounce back and build momentum after a slightly mixed run of Form (DDWWL). Their plus-five goal differential highlights a team that knows how to grind out results when it matters. Meanwhile, Puebla are languishing in 14th place, desperately needing to string victories together after suffering six losses in just twelve games. The Stakes might be considered modest at this middle stage of the regular season, but the glaring disparity in quality means the visitors will be fully expected to dictate the tempo and dominate possession at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc.
Key Battle
The home side will rely heavily on the veteran instincts of Luis Gabriel Rey to provide a reliable focal point in attack and disrupt the opposition's defensive rhythm. Despite limited action, his solid underlying metrics prove he can still pose a threat. He faces a formidable counterpart in Pachuca's Oussama Idrissi, whose high Stars contribution metrics highlight his unique ability to unlock rigid, deep-sitting defenses. Whichever player manages to impose their tactical will early on could easily tip the scales in this encounter.
Our Prediction
We expect Pachuca to claim a highly professional, routine 2-0 victory on the road. The game script is straightforward: expect the visitors to control possession from the opening whistle, methodically exploiting Puebla's obvious defensive vulnerabilities—a backline that has already leaked 15 goals this term. Once they secure an early advantage, Pachuca will comfortably manage the tempo and see the game out in the second half, leaving the hosts frustrated.