Liga MX Clausura - Semi-finals

U.N.A.M. - Pumas 1 - 0 FT CF Pachuca

Estadio Olimpico Universitario

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Futmetrix Verdict
25
FT
Mon, May 18
Español
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
1-0
CF Pachuca
⚡ Intensity 9
⚖️ Balance 20
🏆 Stakes 44
🎲 Upset 0
Carrillo salvages the semi-final tie.

Carrillo's Strike Salvages Semi-Final Tie For Pumas

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 25/100. A gritty and fiercely contested battle produced a solitary goal, proving just enough to keep the home side's championship dreams alive on a remarkably tense night.

A Cautious Opening In The Capital

Trailing by a single goal after Oussama Idrissi’s first-leg decider, U.N.A.M. - Pumas returned to the familiar confines of the Estadio Olimpico Universitario knowing exactly what was required. The Stakes could not have been higher in this Clausura semi-final clash. Right from the outset, the home side edged possession, settling into a 52 percent share of the ball, yet they struggled to break down a resolute defensive structure from the visitors. Despite trailing on aggregate, the hosts looked overly cautious, fully aware that conceding another goal would leave them with a mountain to climb. The visitors, meanwhile, were perfectly content to absorb pressure and look for counter-attacking opportunities, orchestrated expertly by their standout midfielder, Kenedy. His distribution in the middle of the park kept the capital club on their toes, forcing a midfield stalemate where neither side could firmly seize control of the tempo.

The Breakthrough Moment

As the second half progressed, the pressure inside the stadium began to mount considerably. The hosts were producing a high volume of attempts, racking up 12 shots in total, but their radar was completely off. Time and again, the final ball went astray or efforts sailed harmlessly wide into the stands. The Balance of the tie finally shifted in the 56th minute. A sudden burst of attacking intent saw J. Carrillo find a sliver of space inside a crowded final third. Without hesitation, he unleashed a critical strike that somehow found its way past the goalkeeper, sending the home crowd into raptures. It was a remarkable outcome considering it was the hosts' only shot on target throughout the entire contest. That single moment of precision erased the first-leg deficit, tying the aggregate score at 1-1 and entirely altering the complexion of this tense knockout battle.

Surviving The Late Storm

With the aggregate score deadlocked, the final half-hour morphed into an agonizing test of nerve. Because of their superior top-seed regular-season finish, the hosts knew that a 1-1 overall draw would be enough to see them advance to the grand final. Consequently, the Intensity of the match shifted as they dropped deeper, inviting Pachuca to force the issue. The visitors pushed forward desperately, genuinely threatening on several occasions and ending the night with a higher expected goals tally than their opponents. However, their finishing also lacked the necessary sharpness to truly punish the home defense. Ultimately, the lack of a genuine Upset Factor allowed the league leaders to run down the clock and secure their progression. It was an ugly, bruising encounter, but survival was the only metric that mattered on this defining night in Mexico City.

Key Questions

Who scored the winning goal in this match?

Jordan Carrillo scored the only goal of the match in the 56th minute for U.N.A.M. - Pumas.

What was the final aggregate score for the semi-final tie?

The aggregate score ended 1-1. Pumas advanced to the final due to their higher position in the regular season standings.

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
52%
48%
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 52%
CF Pachuca 48%
Shots
12
9
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 12
CF Pachuca 9
Shots on Target
1
2
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 1
CF Pachuca 2
Expected Goals (xG)
0.80
1.13
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 0.80
CF Pachuca 1.13
Passes
410
376
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 410
CF Pachuca 376
Pass Accuracy
83%
83%
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 83%
CF Pachuca 83%
Corners
3
3
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 3
CF Pachuca 3
Fouls
11
11
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 11
CF Pachuca 11
Yellow Cards
2
1
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 2
CF Pachuca 1
Red Cards
0
0
U.N.A.M. - Pumas 0
CF Pachuca 0

Match Events

29' 🟨 Nathan Silva
HT
56' J. Carrillo
Kenedy 🟨 62'
Kenedy A. Dominguez 🔄 66'
V. Guzman A. Bautista 🔄 66'
68' 🟨 R. Duarte
C. Sanchez S. Rondon 🔄 74'
80' 🔄 A. Carrasquilla U. Rivas
E. Valencia L. Quinones 🔄 84'
O. Idrissi G. Alvarez 🔄 84'
86' 🔄 Juninho S. Trigos
90'+3 🔄 R. Morales P. Bennevendo
90'+3 🔄 J. Carrillo T. Leone
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

U.N.A.M. - Pumas

Goalkeepers
Keylor Navas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Rodrigo Lopez
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Nathan Silva
MAGNET
MAGNET
82
Activity
82
Activity
79
Passes
3
Duels
Rubén Duarte
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Pedro Vite
MAGNET
MAGNET
67
Activity
67
Activity
62
Passes
5
Duels
Uriel Antuna
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adalberto Carrasquilla
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jordan Carrillo
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Álvaro Angulo
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Robert Morales
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Juninho
GHOST
GHOST
7
Actions
7
Actions
86
Minutes
6.3
Rating
BENCH
Pablo Lara
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Angel Azuaje
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Bennevendo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Rivas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonio Leone
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cesar Garza
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ángel Rico
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dennis Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ulises Rivas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Trigos
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry

CF Pachuca

Goalkeepers
Carlos Moreno
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Carlos Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Jorge Berlanga
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Barreto
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brian García
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Elías Montiel
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Rivera
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenedy
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Víctor Guzmán
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
66
Entry
Oussama Idrissi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Forwards
Enner Valencia
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
BENCH
Jose Eulogio
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
René López
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristobal Alfaro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Pedraza
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alan Bautista
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gael Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexei Domínguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Salomón Rondón
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Quiñones
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
05/15/2026 CF Pachuca 1 - 0 U.N.A.M. - Pumas Liga MX Estadio Miguel Hidalgo
04/25/2026 CF Pachuca 0 - 2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas Liga MX Estadio Miguel Hidalgo
11/21/2025 CF Pachuca 3 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas Liga MX Estadio Miguel Hidalgo
07/20/2025 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 3 CF Pachuca Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
02/17/2025 CF Pachuca 2 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas Liga MX Estadio Hidalgo
07/21/2024 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 0 CF Pachuca Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
05/03/2024 CF Pachuca 0 - 0 (PEN 3-5) U.N.A.M. - Pumas Liga MX Estadio Hidalgo
01/28/2024 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 3 - 1 CF Pachuca Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
07/17/2023 CF Pachuca 1 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas Liga MX Estadio Hidalgo
03/19/2023 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 0 - 2 CF Pachuca Liga MX Estadio Olímpico de Universitario
05/15/2026
Liga MX Estadio Miguel Hidalgo
04/25/2026
Liga MX Estadio Miguel Hidalgo
11/21/2025
Liga MX Estadio Miguel Hidalgo
07/20/2025
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
02/17/2025
Liga MX Estadio Hidalgo
07/21/2024
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
05/03/2024
0 - 0 (PEN 3-5)
Liga MX Estadio Hidalgo
01/28/2024
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico Universitario
07/17/2023
Liga MX Estadio Hidalgo
03/19/2023
Liga MX Estadio Olímpico de Universitario
U.N.A.M. - Pumas Win
CF Pachuca Win
Draw