Santos 1-1 Pachuca (23 Oct, 2024) Final Score
What happened?
Santos Laguna came from behind on Wednesday to snatch a 1-1 Liga MX Apertura draw at home to Pachuca after a cagey and occasionally controversial match at the Estadio Corona.
Pachuca took the lead in the second half thanks to a goal from £22m summer signing Jean Meneses.
The game then took a controversial turn as Santos were given a penalty. Harold Preciado took it and his shot was saved. However, the referee ordered the penalty to be retaken. Preciado made no mistake with the retake.
The game ended 1-1. The draw leaves Pachuca top of the Apertura standings, one point clear of Club America.
What does it mean?
The draw means that Pachuca remain top of the Apertura standings, while Santos move up to sixth.
The result is a fair reflection of the game, with both sides having chances to win.
With the regular season set to end on 10 November, Pachuca are now in a strong position to qualify for the playoffs.
What's next?
Santos will next play away at Atlas on 30 October.
Pachuca will next play at home to Juarez on the same day.