Chivas Get First Win of 2023 in a 3-2 Home Win Over Necaxa

Goals and Highlights: Chivas 3-2 Necaxa in Liga MX

Alexis Vega, Ronaldo Cisneros and Roberto Alvarado scored for Chivas

Chivas got their first win of the 2023 Liga MX season with a 3-2 home victory over Necaxa on Saturday night. Alexis Vega, Ronaldo Cisneros and Roberto Alvarado scored for Chivas, while Edgar Mendez and Dieter Villalpando replied for Necaxa.

The hosts took the lead in the 12th minute when Vega converted a penalty after Necaxa goalkeeper Luis Malagon brought down Cisneros. Cisneros doubled Chivas' lead in the 32nd minute with a header from a corner kick.

Necaxa pulled one back in the 57th minute when Mendez scored from close range after a scramble in the Chivas penalty area. Villalpando equalized for Necaxa in the 75th minute with a stunning free kick from 25 yards out.

However, Chivas regained the lead just two minutes later when Alvarado scored with a low shot from the edge of the area. Chivas held on for the win to move up to 10th place in the Liga MX standings, while Necaxa remain in 15th place.

Here are the highlights of the match:

• Alexis Vega scored the opening goal from a penalty in the 12th minute.
• Ronaldo Cisneros doubled Chivas' lead with a header in the 32nd minute.
• Edgar Mendez pulled one back for Necaxa in the 57th minute.
• Dieter Villalpando equalized for Necaxa with a free kick in the 75th minute.
• Roberto Alvarado scored the winning goal for Chivas in the 77th minute.

Quotes from the match:

"We're very happy with the win," said Chivas coach Veljko Paunovic. "We played a good game and deserved the three points."

"We're disappointed with the result," said Necaxa coach Andres Lillini. "We played well in the second half, but we couldn't get the equalizer."