It seemed improbable that this meeting at Ciudad Universitaria would live up to the entertainment these two sides provided in a wild 4-4 draw back in January. Yet, Sunday afternoon’s stalemate will prove just as memorable, albeit not for any end-to-end action. Instead, the focus falls squarely on the failings of Pumas to win a match that had been gift wrapped and left at their door.
A tough assignment against Gabriel Caballero’s organized and in-form outfit became straightforward within the first few minutes. Erick Castillo’s studs-up challenge on Jesús Rivas befitted a forward unaccustomed to last-ditch interventions. The subsequent red card was deserved, leaving the home team with a golden opportunity to extend their early season winning streak.