Chivas Stages Heroic Comeback to Draw 3-3 Against Xolos

A Night of Contrasts at the Border

Tijuana, August 22 – The Estadio Caliente witnessed a thrilling showdown between Club Tijuana and Guadalajara, which ended in a dramatic 3-3 draw. Xolos held a commanding three-goal lead thanks to the brilliance of Mexican prospect Gilberto Mora, but Chivas fought back in the final minutes to snatch a point.

Xolos Shock with a Three-Goal Lead

From the very start, Xolos displayed intensity and efficiency. In the 12th minute, Gilberto Mora opened the scoring with a precise finish inside the box. In the second half, the youngster struck again in the 56th minute, and by the 67th, completed his brace with a goal confirmed by VAR, giving Tijuana what seemed to be an insurmountable 3-0 advantage.

The local side looked strong and confident, but defensive lapses and poor game management ultimately cost them dearly.

Chivas Fight Back with Stunning Goals

Just when the match seemed over, Chivas showcased their fighting spirit. In the 73rd minute, Armando González pulled one back with a strike inside the area. Ten minutes later, at the 83rd, Efraín Álvarez delivered a spectacular free-kick goal, curling the ball into the top corner.

The equalizer came deep into stoppage time: at 90+5’, Roberto “Piojo” Alvarado found the net with a composed finish, sealing the 3-3 scoreline and silencing the premature celebrations at Estadio Caliente.

Takeaways from the Draw

This result leaves mixed feelings for both teams:

• Xolos squandered a three-goal lead at home and once again exposed defensive weaknesses that have plagued them this season.

• Chivas, meanwhile, displayed resilience and quality in their comeback, though their own defensive lapses remain a concern.

The draw will surely be remembered as one of the most dramatic and entertaining matches of the tournament so far.