Juan Francisco Brunetta helped Santos Laguna with a brace in the win over Puebla

On Matchday 9 of Mexico City – Liga MX – Clausura 2023, Guerreros beat the Strip 3-2. The goals of the match for the locals were scored by Harold Preciado (32′ 1T) and Juan Francisco Brunetta (46′ 1T, from the penalty spot and 6′ 2T). While the away goals were scored by Omar Fernández (31′ 2T) and Guillermo Martínez (44′ 2T, from the penalty spot).

Juan Francisco Brunetta was applauded with his brilliant finish after 6 minutes in the second half. On a center from Harold Preciado, the midfielder defined with a precise shot in the opposite goal, from the large area.

Puebla and Santos Laguna had chances to score which ended up hitting the post and Gustavo Ferrareis and Javier Correa couldn’t celebrate.

Harold Preciado gave a great performance. The Santos Laguna striker shone by scoring 1 goal and giving 2 kicks.

Juan Francisco Brunetta also performed well. The Santos Laguna midfielder scored 2 goals and was encouraged to strike 4 times.

Midfielder Jair González of Santos Laguna threw a pipe and filtered the ball through the legs of defender Lucas Jaques of Puebla 4 minutes into the first round.

It was a duel that was stopped, due to the high accumulation of offenses on the pitch. There were several reprimands: Gastón Silva, Emanuel Gularte, Fernando Arce and Antony Silva. Eduardo Arce was sent off for a direct red card in the 96th minute of the second half.

Santos manager Eduardo Fentanes presented a 4-4-2 tactical arrangement with Carlos Acevedo in goal; Raúl López, Hugo Rodríguez, Matheus Doria and Omar Campos on the defensive line; Juan Francisco Brunetta, Lucas González, Aldo López and Jair González in the middle; and Harold Preciado and Javier Correa in attack.

Meanwhile, Eduardo Arce’s side came out with a 5-3-2 tactical arrangement with Antony Silva under the three sticks; Gustavo Ferrareis, Emanuel Gularte, Diego De Buen, Gastón Silva and Lucas Jaques in defense; Federico Mancuello, Luis García Bañuelos and Ángel Robles in midfield; and Omar Fernández and Martín Barragán in front.

Brian González Veles was the chosen referee for the match at Corona Stadium.

On the next date, the Guerreros will visit Chivas and the Strip will play as visitors against Pumas UNAM.

In this way, the local is in seventh place in the championship with 12 points, while the visit, with 7, is in sixteenth place.

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