It wasn’t the most exciting game, but Tijuana’s 1-0 win over Veracruz was effective nonetheless. Tijuana played it safe, knowing that a win or a draw would secure them as the superlider and pit them against the eighth seed.
Tijuana made sure to keep numbers back and not over-commit, limiting Veracruz’ chances at goal. Xolos did have a couple of good chances at goal. In the 23rd minute, Pedro Gallese went to clear the ball. Milton Caraglio pressed, and Gallese’s clearance attempt hit off of Caraglio to an onrushing Avilés Hurtado. Hurtado was knocked down about 25 yards from goal, and on the resulting free kick Gallese had to make a fantastic diving stop on Nacho Malcorra’s free kick.