Pachuca and Chivas played to a 1-1 tie in a match that saw Chivas dominate the first half and Pachuca control the second. Roberto Alvarado scored for Chivas in the first half, while Salomon Rondon equalized for Pachuca with a penalty kick.
The match took place in a stadium where Chivas fans comprised the majority of the crowd. Chivas took an early lead when Hugo Camberos’ run and cross found Roberto Alvarado for a tap-in goal, making the score 1-0. Efrain Alvarez had a shot on goal that was cleared off the line by Sergio Barreto. Santiago Sandoval also had a chance, but Carlos Sanchez cleared his attempt with a sliding tackle.
Chivas continued to press in the first half, with Kenedy and Sandoval both having shots that didn’t find the target. A physical foul on Ricardo Marin earned Cristian Rivera a yellow card. Chivas entered halftime with the 1-0 lead.
The second half saw Pachuca come out stronger. Francisco Venegas had a shot saved by Raul Rangel, and Kenedy’s volley went wide. Pachuca continued to attack, with Jorge Berlanga having a shot go wide. After substitutions for both sides, Brian Gutierrez had a shot saved by Carlos Moreno.
Pachuca eventually equalized after Salomon Rondon was fouled in the area, earning a penalty kick. Rondon converted the penalty, tying the match at 1-1. Pachuca will next face FC Juarez, while Chivas will travel to play Atletico San Luis.
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