FC Juarez Defeats Puebla 2-1 In Copa MX, Leads Competition

Bravos de FC Juarez defeated Puebla on the road by a score of 2-1 in Copa MX play. The Bravos came back from a 1-0 deficit to obtain 3 points in the group stage of the midweek competition that is comprised of both first and second division clubs. Puebla currently play in Liga MX, Mexico’s premier soccer division.

The goal that gave FC Juarez the tie in the 59th minute was off of a penalty kick that was scored by Flavio Santos. The match defining goal was scored by Gabriel Hachen in the 81st minute via a left footed strike from just outside the opposing team’s goal box.

This result gives Bravos their second win in Copa MX play and 6 points after 2 matches in group play. Last week the Bravos defeated Tampico Madero 3-0 also on the road. This means that FC Juarez 2 remaining matches in this competition will be in the Borderland at Benito Juarez Olympic Stadium.

With these 6 points, the Bravos are also in first place as far as the general standings go for the Copa MX with a +4 goal differential. Up next for the Bravos will be an Ascenso MX league home match versus Mineros de Zacatecas Saturday night at Benito Juarez Olympic Stadium. The match is scheduled to kickoff at 6pm MST.