Santos started the match out on the front foot. Harold Preciado in particular looked dangerous, making several forays into the Toluca end however he was unable to make much of the early possession. In the eighth minute of play there was a scary collision in the midfield between Hugo Rodríguez and Juan Pablo Domínguez, where the players clashed knees. After being checked out on the turf, both players were able to continue for the next sequence, however Rodríguez went down on the next play and had to come out of the match. Minutes later Juan Francisco Brunetta was brought down just outside of the box, however the resulting free kick was sent well into the stands.
Match recap: Santos Laguna 3, Toluca 1
