Chivas vs Pumas: Guadalajara Wins with Late Goal from Luis Rey

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The match between Chivas and Pumas ended with a thrilling finale, as Luis Rey scored the winning goal in the added time, securing a 0-1 victory for Guadalajara. This win marks their first away victory, and it comes amidst rumors of coach Oscar Garcia's potential departure from the team. The Spanish coach was absent from the match due to health reasons, and his auxiliaries, Francisco Ruano and Manuel Expósito, along with José Meléndez, took charge of the team.

Before the match, there were doubts about who would lead Guadalajara, given Oscar Garcia's absence. However, José Meléndez, the institutional assistant, was surprisingly chosen to lead the team. Meanwhile, Pumas was led by Raúl Alpízar, who was in charge after the departure of Gustavo Lema. The match saw the debut of two young players from Pumas: Jonathan Flores, who started the game, and Sebastián Venegas, who came on in the second half.

One of the notable changes in José Meléndez's lineup was the inclusion of Javier Hernández, who had not been in the starting eleven for four consecutive matches. Another significant change was the start of Fernando Beltrán, who had only started one match under Oscar Garcia's management. Both Hernández and Beltrán played for 70 minutes, with Hernández coming close to scoring in the 57th minute, but his shot hit the crossbar. The Guadalajara team's strategy paid off, as they were able to secure the win with Luis Rey's late goal.

The win takes Guadalajara to 14 points, solidifying their position in the repechage zone, and moving them up to ninth place. The team's new director, Javier Mier, had reportedly agreed to dismiss Oscar Garcia, although this has not been officially confirmed. Efraín Juárez, who is set to become the new coach of Pumas, was present at the match, watching from the stands as his future team lost to Chivas. The football match was intense, with both teams creating scoring opportunities, but it was Guadalajara who ultimately emerged victorious.

Here are the match scores and standings:

• Chivas vs Pumas: 0-1
• América vs Toluca: 3-0
• Juárez FC vs Pachuca: 2-2
• Tigres UANL vs Necaxa: 1-2
• León vs Tijuana: 2-1
• Mazatlán FC vs Cruz Azul: 1-1

The tenth round of the tournament will conclude on Sunday with matches between Puebla and Querétaro, San Luis and Atlas, and Santos Laguna and Monterrey.

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