WEB: Rayados defeat Puebla in the return of Liga MX
A close match with a clear favorite
Rayados de Monterrey defeated Puebla 2-1 on Friday, August 16, 2024, in the resumption of the Liga MX.
The match was played at the Cuauhtémoc Stadium in Puebla, and the home team started strongly, taking the lead through a goal from Martin Barragan in the 25th minute.
However, Rayados fought back and equalized in the 35th minute through a goal from Rogelio Funes Mori.
A second half goal seals the win
The second half was a more even affair, but Rayados eventually took the lead in the 70th minute through a goal from Alfonso Gonzalez.
Puebla pushed for an equalizer but could not find a way through, and Rayados held on to secure a valuable three points.
Rayados move up to second place
The win moves Rayados up to second place in the Liga MX standings, while Puebla remains in 12th place.
Rayados will now turn their attention to their next match, which is against Tigres UANL on August 22.
Meanwhile, Puebla will look to bounce back when they face Atlas on August 20.
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