Cruz Azul stuns Toluca with Luka Romero’s winning goal

La Máquina secures a key home victory with a header from the young Argentine

Mexico City, August 23 – In a tense and hard-fought match, Cruz Azul defeated Toluca 1-0 at the Estadio Azteca, earning three vital points that keep them in the top half of the table. The hero of the night was Luka Romero, who delivered the decisive goal late in the second half.

First Half: dominance without reward

From the opening whistle, Cruz Azul showed greater attacking intent. Through set pieces and long-range efforts, La Máquina pressed for the opener but was repeatedly denied by Toluca’s goalkeeper and their own lack of finishing.

Toluca, meanwhile, had a few attacking moments but lacked creativity, going into halftime without troubling Cruz Azul significantly. The scoreboard stayed 0-0 at the break.

Luka Romero changes the game

The second half saw Cruz Azul push harder, making key substitutions to inject energy into their attack. The breakthrough came in the 81st minute when Luka Romero rose to meet a precise cross and headed home the winning goal, sending the home crowd into celebration.

Toluca tried to respond with late chances, especially from set pieces, but Cruz Azul’s defense and goalkeeper held firm to secure the victory.

A victory that builds confidence

Beyond the three points, this win gives Cruz Azul a morale boost as they continue their campaign. Toluca, on the other hand, leaves frustrated after a lackluster performance and will need to rethink their offensive approach if they want to remain contenders.

Cruz Azul proved they have depth and attacking options to compete, while Toluca will have to regroup quickly to avoid dropping further in the standings.