Tijuana tops Monterrey, Chivas falls

Tijuana tops Monterrey, Chivas falls

Published Nov. 16, 2012 12:00 a.m. ET

Gregory Garza struck late as Tijuana snatched initiative in their Apertura quarter-final against Monterrey.

Substitute Garza popped up with the only goal in the 86th minute as Tijuana take a narrow lead into the second leg at home this weekend.

There was also an away win for Toluca, who beat Guadalajara 2-1.

The visitors took control of the match midway through the first half as Antonio Rios opened the scoring in the 24th minute and Antonio Naelson added a second moments later.

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Rafael Marquez Lugo's 74th minute penalty gave Guadalajara a way back into it, but they have plenty of work ahead of them in the second leg.

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