It was never going to be easy for either team. Tijuana was always playing for the scoreless draw, while Tigres would be looking to get just one past one of Liga MX’s most feared defensive units. But as is often the case, it was André-Pierre Gignac that was the difference-maker, giving Tigres the 1-0 win at El Volcán.
From the start, Tigres took the initiative on offense. Xolos to their credit were resolute on defense, not allowing Tigres space to get set up in the box. Xolos goalkeeper Gibran Lajud would make several punch-outs on crosses flying through his box, and Xolos seemed to always have men behind the ball to clog up space.