With a great game by Alfredo Talavera, Pumas was able to get a key away tie against Pachuca by a score of 1-1. Pumas climbed to third place with the result, although they still have a tough schedule ahead with games against Chivas and Cruz Azul. They are however closer to finishing in the Top Four, especially since fourth place America and fifth place Tigres face each other on Sunday. Pachuca meanwhile sits at a solid seventh place, and look guaranteed to make the repechaje.
The first half started with Pumas giving Facundo Waller his first start while also giving a start to returning Andres Iniestra.