Santos Beats Gallos Blancos 1-0 in Clausura 2024
In an intense match on Matchday 10 of Clausura 2024, Santos managed to secure a crucial 1-0 victory against Gallos Blancos at the Corregidora Stadium. The winning goal was scored by Harold Preciado, who made a successful comeback from injury and led his team to their first away win in the tournament.
The victory propelled Santos, under the guidance of Ignacio Ambriz, to 10 points and 13th place in the overall standings. Meanwhile, Gallos Blancos, led by Mauro Gerk, are in tenth place with 11 points.
The first half of the match lacked excitement, with only one shot on target and Santos dominating possession with 57 percent. However, both teams struggled to create clear goal-scoring opportunities.
Diego Medina had the first warning for Santos with a shot that was deflected by a defender, while Pablo Barrera came close for Gallos Blancos but failed to convert a promising opportunity.
The second half saw Santos goalkeeper Carlos Acevedo make a crucial save to deny Gallos Blancos an equalizer. Ultimately, the decisive moment came in the 75th minute when Harold Preciado found the back of the net after a corner kick.
Looking ahead, Querétaro will face Pachuca on Matchday 11, while Santos will take on Cruz Azul at the TSM Stadium. Both matches are scheduled for Saturday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m.