Tijuana vs. Cruz Azul - Final Score - August 16, 2026

	1	2	T
TIJ	-	-	-
CAZ	-	-	-

	1	2	T
TIJ	1	1	2
CAZ	1	0	1

Mora scores and assists on another as Tijuana knocks off Cruz Azul

substitutes

Jesus Vega ^#16 ^• ^D

^45'

Mourad El Ghezouani ^#9 ^• ^F

^65'

Francisco Agustin Gonzalez ^#11 ^• ^F

^81'

Jonathan Padilla ^#31 ^• ^M

^81'

Angel Zapata ^#20 ^• ^M

^81'

Frank Boya ^#34 ^• ^M

Jorge Hernandez ^#29 ^• ^G

Alejandro Magallon ^#188 ^• ^D

Elias Manoel ^#13 ^• ^F

Aldahir Perez ^#26 ^• ^M

^68' ^M ^• ^#10 Andres Montano

^70' ^F ^• ^#21 Gabriel Fernandez

^76' ^M ^• ^#55 Rogelio Gonzalez

^85' ^M ^• ^#17 Amaury Garcia

^86' ^D ^• ^#66 Jose Suarez

^D ^• ^#49 Josue Diaz

^G ^• ^#1 Andres Gudino

^M ^• ^#32 Christian Jimenez

^F ^• ^#214 Mateo Levy

TIJUANA
formation: 4-1-4-1

2

Rodriguez
45'
33

Ortiz Orozco
6

Gomez
12

Porozo
3

Fernandez
80'
8

Tona Olmeda
7

Preciado
80'
10

Mora
15

Rivero
80'
17

Arciga
64'
19

Abreu

substitutes

Jesus Vega ^#16 ^• ^D ^45'
Mourad El Ghezouani ^#9 ^• ^F ^65'
Francisco Agustin Gonzalez ^#11 ^• ^F ^81'
Jonathan Padilla ^#31 ^• ^M ^81'
Angel Zapata ^#20 ^• ^M ^81'
Frank Boya ^#34 ^• ^M
Jorge Hernandez ^#29 ^• ^G
Alejandro Magallon ^#188 ^• ^D
Elias Manoel ^#13 ^• ^F
Aldahir Perez ^#26 ^• ^M
CRUZ AZUL
formation: 4-2-3-1

7

Ibanez
20

Paradela
75'
11

Ebere
67'
18

Romero
6

Lira
69'
19

Rodriguez
85'
16

Marquez
85'
12

Montes
5

Orozco
3

Chagoya
23

Mier

substitutes

^68' ^M ^• ^#10 Andres Montano
^70' ^F ^• ^#21 Gabriel Fernandez
^76' ^M ^• ^#55 Rogelio Gonzalez
^85' ^M ^• ^#17 Amaury Garcia
^86' ^D ^• ^#66 Jose Suarez
^D ^• ^#49 Josue Diaz
^G ^• ^#1 Andres Gudino
^M ^• ^#32 Christian Jimenez
^F ^• ^#214 Mateo Levy

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KEY PLAYERS

Gilberto Mora TIJ · #10

1 Goal, 1 Assist, 2 SOG, 17 Passes

Nicolas Ibanez CAZ · #7

1 Goal, 10 Passes

Ignacio Rivero TIJ · #15

1 Goal, 23 Passes

Jose Paradela CAZ · #20

2 SOG, 17 Passes

TOTAL

The over/under was 2.5 and the teams scored 3 goals, so people who bet the over won

OVER

TEAM TO WIN

Tijuana won at +178 odds so a bet of $100 won $278 total

KEY PLAYS

CAZ KEY PLAY

TIJ 2 CAZ 1

Cruz Azul drive a desperate effort from 25 meters in the half-space, but a deflection sends the ball spinning safely away.

TIJ KEY PLAY

TIJ 2 CAZ 1

Tijuana carve out space directly opposite the goalposts, launching a ferocious drive fifteen meters out; the wild swing sailed hopelessly adrift of the upright.

CAZ KEY PLAY

TIJ 2 CAZ 1

Cruz Azul desperately chase an equalizer, firing from 20 meters in a straight line from goal, but the hurried effort flew past the post!

CAZ KEY PLAY

TIJ 2 CAZ 1

Cruz Azul earn a dramatic corner, presenting a massive opportunity to rescue a draw in these frantic dying moments!

CAZ KEY PLAY

TIJ 2 CAZ 1

Cruz Azul construct an opportunity inside the box, but their effort from fifteen meters, directly in front of goal, deflected off a defender and flew out of play.

TIJ KEY PLAY

TIJ 2 CAZ 1

Tijuana squander a massive opportunity to seal the victory as an attempt from 10 meters out right in front of the posts flew over the bar!

TIJ KEY PLAY

TIJ 2 CAZ 1

Tijuana de Caliente pack the penalty box for a critical corner, aiming to put this tense 2-1 match completely out of reach.

TIJ KEY PLAY

TIJ 2 CAZ 1

Tijuana de Caliente stand over a late corner kick, knowing a third goal now puts this match entirely out of Cruz Azul's reach.

CAZ KEY PLAY

TIJ 2 CAZ 1

86' J. Suarez substituted in for J. Marquez.

TIJ KEY PLAY

TIJ 2 CAZ 1

81' F. Gonzalez substituted in for I. Tona Olmeda.

CAZ KEY PLAY

TIJ 2 CAZ 1

80' J. Paradela (CAZ) received a yellow card (serious foul play).

CAZ KEY PLAY

TIJ 2 CAZ 1

76' R. Gonzalez substituted in for O. Ebere.

CAZ KEY PLAY

TIJ 2 CAZ 1

74' J. Marquez (CAZ) received a yellow card (serious foul play).

CAZ KEY PLAY

TIJ 2 CAZ 1

70' G. Fernandez substituted in for C. Rodriguez.

CAZ KEY PLAY

TIJ 2 CAZ 1

68' A. Montano substituted in for L. Romero.

CAZ KEY PLAY

TIJ 2 CAZ 1

Cruz Azul launch a testing effort from 25 meters out in the half-space, but it is saved to protect Tijuana's 2-1 lead.

TIJ KEY PLAY

TIJ 2 CAZ 1

65' M. El Ghezouani substituted in for D. Abreu.

TIJ KEY PLAY

TIJ 2 CAZ 1

Tijuana de Caliente waste a golden opportunity to double their lead as a quick shot from ten meters down the middle of the box sails high and past the post!

CAZ KEY PLAY

TIJ 2 CAZ 1

60' A. Montes (CAZ) received a yellow card (serious foul play).

CAZ KEY PLAY

TIJ 2 CAZ 1

Cruz Azul let fly from 25 meters in the half-space, but the goalkeeper saved.

TIJ KEY PLAY

TIJ 2 CAZ 1

57' I. Rivero (TIJ) received a yellow card (unsporting behavior).

TIJ KEY PLAY

TIJ 2 CAZ 1

55' A. Preciado (TIJ) received a yellow card (serious foul play).

TIJ GOAL

TIJ 2 CAZ 1

54' G. Mora scored a goal, assisted by J. Vega.

TIJ KEY PLAY

TIJ 1 CAZ 1

Tijuana drive forward down the middle and unleash a shot from 15 meters out, but a crucial deflection steered the effort safely wide of the post.

CAZ KEY PLAY

TIJ 1 CAZ 1

49' O. Ebere (CAZ) received a yellow card (serious foul play).

TIJ KEY PLAY

TIJ 1 CAZ 1

Tijuana de Caliente take aim from 20 meters in a central position, but the shot flies off-target.

TIJ KEY PLAY

TIJ 1 CAZ 1

45' J. Vega substituted in for P. Ortiz Orozco.

CAZ KEY PLAY

TIJ 1 CAZ 1

Cruz Azul attack down the central channel and shoot 15 meters from goal, but it is saved.

CAZ KEY PLAY

TIJ 1 CAZ 1

Cruz Azul position themselves for a vital corner, eager to snatch the advantage right before the break.

CAZ GOAL

TIJ 1 CAZ 1

45+1' N. Ibanez scored a goal, assisted by L. Romero.

TIJ GOAL

TIJ 1 CAZ 0

44' I. Rivero scored a goal, assisted by G. Mora.

CAZ KEY PLAY

TIJ 0 CAZ 0

Cruz Azul place the ball on the quadrant, looking to exploit this corner kick to secure a rare first-half opener.

CAZ KEY PLAY

TIJ 0 CAZ 0

Cruz Azul press forward down the center and unleash a powerful effort 15 meters out, but the ball deflected off a defender and went out of play.

TIJ KEY PLAY

TIJ 0 CAZ 0

37' Shot on goal by R. Arciga.

CAZ KEY PLAY

TIJ 0 CAZ 0

36' Shot by O. Ebere.

TIJ KEY PLAY

TIJ 0 CAZ 0

Tijuana fires a venomous strike from 10 meters out in a central area, but the goalkeeper saves!

CAZ KEY PLAY

TIJ 0 CAZ 0

Cruz Azul load up the penalty area as they take a consecutive corner, searching for a way through the Tijuana backline.

CAZ KEY PLAY

TIJ 0 CAZ 0

Cruz Azul, with only one first-half goal all season, look to break the deadlock from this corner.

CAZ KEY PLAY

TIJ 0 CAZ 0

Cruz Azul create a massive chance inside the box, but the shot from ten meters out deflected off a defender and spun wide!

TIJ KEY PLAY

TIJ 0 CAZ 0

26' Shot by A. Preciado.

TIJ KEY PLAY

TIJ 0 CAZ 0

Tijuana de Caliente prepare to deliver their third corner kick of the match, aiming to exploit the set-piece and break the scoreless deadlock.

TIJ KEY PLAY

TIJ 0 CAZ 0

16' Shot by J. Porozo.

TIJ KEY PLAY

TIJ 0 CAZ 0

Tijuana prepare to deliver a corner kick, aiming to break this scoreless stalemate.

TIJ KEY PLAY

TIJ 0 CAZ 0

Tijuana waste a massive opportunity right in the center of the box! The strike from just 10 meters out flies agonizingly wide of the goal.

CAZ KEY PLAY

TIJ 0 CAZ 0

14' Shot by N. Ibanez.

TIJ KEY PLAY

TIJ 0 CAZ 0

13' Shot by R. Arciga.

CAZ KEY PLAY

TIJ 0 CAZ 0

Cruz Azul win a corner and look to strike early, chasing what would be only their second first-half goal of the season.

CAZ KEY PLAY

TIJ 0 CAZ 0

10' Shot on goal by J. Paradela.

TIJ KEY PLAY

TIJ 0 CAZ 0

Tijuana de Caliente secure an early corner kick as they look to put the Cruz Azul defense under immediate pressure.

Tijuana vs

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Tijuana vs. Cruz Azul: Aug 17, 2026

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