Last place Juárez finally wins and Tigres pays the embarrassing price

• FC Juárez earned their very first victory of the Apertura 2026 tournament against all expectations.

• Colombian striker Óscar Estupiñán delivered a match winning performance by scoring a double.

• Tigres suffered a shocking setback against the bottom ranked squad in Mexican soccer.

The Apertura 2026 campaign delivered one of the most unexpected and dramatic results of the regular season as FC Juárez broke their winless streak in remarkable fashion. Entering matchday nine anchored firmly at the very bottom of the Liga MX standings after enduring eight consecutive defeats, the border side showcased incredible discipline and tactical maturity to overpower powerhouse Tigres UANL with a convincing two to zero victory at Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez.

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Óscar Estupiñán spearheads the victory

Colombian forward Óscar Estupiñán emerged as the undisputed star of the match, delivering a brilliant two goal display in the second half that completely dismantled the opposing defense. The experienced striker opened the scoring in the 63rd minute by calmly converting a penalty kick following a foul on winger José Luis Rodríguez and he followed up shortly after with a powerful header past goalkeeper Nahuel Guzmán to bring his personal tournament tally to five goals.

 

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Tactical execution and defensive resilience

Throughout the entire contest the home side displayed exceptional tactical awareness and defensive organization that successfully contained the visitors star studded offensive lineup. Goalkeeper Sebastián Jurado played a crucial role during the opening forty five minutes by making key saves against dangerous attempts from Juan Brunetta, keeping the clean sheet intact and providing the foundation for Juárez to strike effectively during the crucial moments of the second period.

Strategic momentum for the border squad

This decisive victory provides enormous psychological relief for FC Juárez, giving the coaching staff and the squad a solid foundation to build momentum moving into the second half of the tournament. The home team capitalized effectively on the open spaces left by the opposition, proving that their tactical structure can compete against top tier opponents when executing their game plan with precision and high physical intensity.

 

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A heavy setback for the Monterrey powerhouse

The unexpected defeat leaves Tigres UANL facing intense public scrutiny and internal concern after failing to assert their dominance against the league baseline team. Extending their troubling winless streak in Liga MX to four straight matches, the Monterrey based club displayed a severe lack of offensive creativity and defensive cohesion, paying an embarrassing price on the road as they struggle to find consistency in their pursuit of the top spots in the general standings.

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