Mazatlán FC pulled off a stunning upset on Wednesday evening, defeating Rayados de Monterrey 1-0 at the Estadio El Encanto. This victory marks the first time the purple-clad Cañoneros have triumphed over Monterrey, who had dominated them for nine consecutive meetings. Coach Víctor Manuel Vucetich’s team secured three much-needed points, climbing out of the relegation zone with their total now reaching 11 points.
Despite entering the match as underdogs—especially following a rough defeat to Necaxa just days before—Mazatlán FC took advantage of their home advantage. A solitary goal from forward Ánderson Duarte scored at the 39-minute mark proved to be the deciding factor. "Un solitario gol de Ánderson Duarte le permitió al club dirigido por Víctor Manuel Vucetich sumar tres puntos con los que intenta salir de la parte baja de la tabla," reported Isac Chávez.
Throughout the match, Monterrey showed persistent threats, initiating numerous attacks. Time and again, they pressed forward, but either their shots went wide or were expertly deflected by Mazatlán's goalkeeper Hugo González, ensuring the home side maintained their narrow lead. "Rayados no fue fácil, en reiteradas ocasiones fueron peligrosos," underscored the challenge presented by Monterrey.
The match itself was not consistently action-packed, but it provided enough excitement to keep the crowd engaged. Fans who attended the game left with broad smiles, celebrated their team's rare historical win. Some may have had doubts about Mazatlán’s ability to make this breakthrough, but the victory has injected new life and optimism for the struggling club.
With this victory, Mazatlán FC has begun to build momentum. They will be aiming to capitalize on this success as they prepare for their next match. The win serves not only as a morale booster but also as a pivotal moment for the season. The Cañoneros can use this victory to fuel their performance moving forward.
Monterrey, on the other hand, will need to regroup quickly. Holding only 12 points, the Rayados have their eyes set on their upcoming clash with Santos Laguna, who will be their next challenge. The team pushed hard against Mazatlán but will have to refine their attack and work on their conversions to avoid dropping more points.
Overall, Mazatlán FC's victory over Monterrey not only lifts them off the bottom of the table but also breaks a significant psychological barrier against one of their rivals. It remains to be seen whether this victory can lead to more consistent performances, yet fans are hopeful this is just the beginning of exciting times for the club.