Tijuana Surprises León 2-1 in MX Tipico Liga MX Fixture
Close-fought first half
The first half of the MX Tipico Liga MX fixture between Club Tijuana and Club León was a close-fought affair, with both teams creating chances but failing to find the breakthrough. Tijuana had the better of the possession, but León had the clearer goalscoring opportunities. The home side looked dangerous on the counterattack, but Tijuana's defense held firm.
Tijuana takes the lead after the break
After the half-time break, Tijuana came out with renewed vigor and took the lead in the 52nd minute. A floated cross from the right found its way to forward Federico Viñas, who made no mistake with a close-range header. The goal gave Tijuana a much-needed boost, and they began to control the game.
León fights back but falls short
León responded well to going behind and pushed for an equalizer. They created several chances but were unable to find a way past Tijuana goalkeeper Jonathan Orozco. Orozco made a number of crucial saves to keep his team in the lead.
In the 80th minute, León was awarded a penalty kick after Tijuana defender Juan Vázquez was adjudged to have handled the ball in the area. However, León's captain, Ángel Mena, saw his spot-kick saved by Orozco.
Tijuana holds on for three points
León continued to press for an equalizer in the closing stages, but Tijuana held on for a hard-fought 2-1 victory. The win moves Tijuana up to fifth place in the league standings, while León remains in 12th place.
Final Score
Club Tijuana 2-1 Club León
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