Tigres UANL earned a key 1-0 victory over Puebla in Matchday 10 of the Apertura 2026. Víctor Manuel Vucetich's side ended a four-match winless streak with a solitary Juan Brunetta penalty in the 54th minute.
The match at the Estadio Universitario in San Nicolás de los Garza was a tight affair. The first half offered few clear chances, with a Guillermo Martínez header in the 14th minute being Tigres' best opportunity. Puebla threatened with a long-range effort in the 34th minute, but the teams went into the break goalless.
The decisive moment
The turning point came after a VAR review. In the 50th minute, referee Vicente Jassiel Reynoso pointed to the spot for a handball by Puebla defender Facundo Almada inside the area following a Diego Sánchez corner. Juan Brunetta stepped up and, four minutes later, sent a well-placed, low-powered shot past goalkeeper Ricardo Gutiérrez. It proved to be the game's only goal.
A nervy finish
With the lead secured, Tigres UANL looked to manage the game. Puebla, under Gerardo Espinoza, pushed forward in the closing stages, relying on set-pieces and crosses into the box. The feline defence and goalkeeper Nahuel Guzmán held firm to preserve the clean sheet and secure the three points. The match concluded without further major scares after added time.
The win provides vital breathing room in the standings. Before this match, Tigres UANL sat in 16th place with just 7 points from 9 games. The victory lifts them to 10 points, though they remain distant from the playoff spots. Puebla stays on 14 points in ninth. The team now turns its attention to a sterner test: hosting league leaders Toluca on October 10.
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