Week 3 brings us a match on Jan 23rd, where Pumas UNAM will play host to Tigres UANL in a Liga MX match. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 17 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. Pumas UNAM is fresh off their 3-1 win against Querétaro. Ángel Sepúlveda struck first for Querétaro in the 4th minute on a feed from Leonardo Sequeira, then in the 16th minute, Higor Meritão sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Leonel López But luckily in the 45th minute, they were able to complete the comback with a goal by Marco García. Pumas UNAM should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 20 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Tigres UANL recorded a 0-2 loss against Puebla. Salcedo Hernandez struck first for Puebla on an own goal in the 27th minute, then Pablo Parra added another in the 4th minute of the first half’s stoppage time on a penalty In the end, Tigres UANL was frustrated by Puebla’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Puebla ended the match with the shutout victory. Tigres UANL is looking for direction having earned 16 points in their last 10 matches.
In their last match together, Tigres UANL and Pumas UNAM battled to a 0-0 draw. Neither Tigres UANL nor Pumas UNAM could manage to put one past the goalie. They had 22 and 18 shots on net respectively, but no one could score, and the match ended in a 0 – 0 draw,.
Tigres UANL’s most prolific scorer has been Salcedo Hernandez. The defender has netted 2 goals over the last five matches. Rogério has been the most effective weapon for Pumas UNAM lately. The Brazilian attacker has netted three goals in his last 5 matches.