Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Estudiantes Tecos 6th with 23 points, Mexicali FC 12th with 6, 17 apart. Mexicali FC had been under-performing their position — 71st on five-round form against 12th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.43/1.21 for Estudiantes Tecos and 0.43/1.86 for Mexicali FC (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.47.
Estudiantes Tecos's unbeaten run stood at 5. Mexicali FC entered with eight losses in a row. Estudiantes Tecos had banked 9 of the last 15 points on offer; Mexicali FC, 0.
The venue was Estadio Tres de Marzo, with room for 25,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Estudiantes Tecos led 1-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 3-0.
Goal scorers
Estudiantes Tecos: 3 goals with no recorded scorer
Key stats
Possession: Estudiantes Tecos 56% · Mexicali FC 44% · Total shots: 6-6 · On target: 5-1 · Corners: 6-4