Tigres and Pumas Play to a 2-2 Draw in Volcán Showdown
In a surprising turn of events, Tigres and Pumas ended the match with a 2-2 draw despite Tigres dominating the game. Nico Ibáñez and Guillermo Martínez were the stars of the match, each scoring doubles for their teams.
Although André-Pierre Gignac was not a starter for Tigres, Nico Ibáñez stepped up with a double that initially gave Tigres the advantage. However, Pumas managed to stage a comeback, much to the disappointment of the Tigres fans.
The goals of the match were well-contested, with Ibáñez making it 1-0 for Tigres and then converting a penalty for his double. Pumas threatened with goals from José Caicedo and Guillermo Martínez, ultimately equalizing the score at 2-2.
In a dramatic turn of events, Tigres thought they had secured a victory with a goal from Gignac, only for it to be revoked by the referee with the help of VAR. Despite a late push by Tigres, the match ended in a draw, leaving both teams with a point.
The draw leaves Pumas with 8 points and Tigres with 11 in the standings. Despite the disappointment for Tigres, both teams put on an exciting and competitive match for their fans.