So as I'm trying to decide which Mexican Primera Division club to support, and Cruz is one of the front runners. Mostly because of two things. One, I've seen them play live, which is pretty cool, and two I like their style and the buzz around their stadium.
For this match, they geared up for Tijuana. The Perro Rojinegros came into the match hoping for some kind of result from Estadio Azul to move away from the bottom of the table.
For awhile it looked like they might get their way. If I'm honest with you, it wasn't that exciting of a match to watch. Much of the first half was spent in the midfield for both clubs, and good chances seemed few and far between.
Tijuana did make the most of their big chance though. Dayro Moreno was probably the most dangerous player for them the entire night. In the 22nd minute he got his head on the end of a gorgeous early cross and gave the keeper no chance. The ball rippled the back of the net to make 0-1 to the visitors.
Cruz came out more intent on protecting their turf in the second half. It didn't take them long to equalize. Edixon Perea headed in the tying goal in the 48th, and Emanuel Villa gave La Machina the lead for good in the 68th. Villa later earned his second yellow and was sent off in the 77th minute. Tijuana put the Azul goal under pressure in the final minutes, but couldn't convert. The match ended 2-1 to Cruz Azul.
The win puts Cruz in 3rd place behind Chivas and Pumas. The loss drops Tijuana to 15th with only Atlas, Morelia, and Atlante behind them at present.
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