San Luis and Tijuana Share the Points in Liga MX Clash
It was a Sunday evening full of intensity in the Apertura 2025 when Atlético San Luis hosted Club Tijuana at the Estadio Alfonso Lastras RamÃrez. The two sides came into this Jornada 8 fixture with very different realities, but both were in search of points that could shape their season.
San Luis, struggling in the lower part of the table with only six points collected after seven games, carried the urgency of finding consistency. Their recent 3-1 loss to Toluca had left doubts about their defensive solidity and attacking sharpness. On the other side, the Xolos arrived in better form, seventh in the standings with twelve points, confident after a commanding 3-0 win against Necaxa. For them, a victory in San Luis meant climbing closer to the top of the table and reinforcing their dream of reaching the Liguilla.
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The game began with San Luis trying to take control, knowing that a home crowd was demanding answers. That energy soon paid off in the 34th minute when BenjamÃn Galdames broke the deadlock. With a perfectly timed header, he sent the home fans into celebration, giving San Luis a 1-0 advantage. For a team that had been criticized for their lack of efficiency, it was a much-needed breakthrough.
But as has often been the case for San Luis, holding onto the lead proved difficult. Tijuana did not drop their intensity and continued to push for the equalizer. The reward came in the 62nd minute from a set piece. Jackson Porozo, the Ecuadorian defender who had already become a consistent starter this season, rose above everyone and powered a header into the net. His goal not only silenced the stadium but also highlighted the aerial strength of the Xolos. It was a crucial strike that restored balance to the game and underlined why Porozo is seen as one of the key figures in this squad.
The closing minutes were dramatic, with both teams searching for the winning goal. Chances were created, substitutions added fresh legs, and even the VAR was consulted at one point to review a potential penalty. Still, neither side found the finishing touch. The final whistle confirmed a 1-1 draw — a result that felt bittersweet for both camps.
For San Luis, the draw meant another missed opportunity to escape from the bottom positions, even though they had shown flashes of improvement. For Tijuana, the point earned away from home kept them in the fight for higher positions, but it also served as a reminder that consistency is needed if they are to solidify their place among the league’s contenders.
In the end, the spotlight remained on Porozo’s equalizer, a goal that rescued Tijuana and left San Luis reflecting on what could have been. Both teams will now shift focus quickly, as the Apertura 2025 calendar allows little time to recover before the next challenge.
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