Tigres and Mazatlán Play to a Thrilling 2-2 Draw at the Kraken

Correa scores again in a match full of drama and emotions

Mazatlán, August 22 – The Estadio Kraken witnessed an intense showdown where Mazatlán FC and Tigres UANL drew 2-2, in a clash full of goals, red cards, and VAR controversies.

First Half: Mazatlán surprises despite being down a man

Drama came early in the match. In the 11th minute, Bryan Colula was sent off after a VAR review, leaving the home side with 10 players for nearly the entire match. Despite the disadvantage, Mazatlán struck first in the 22nd minute with a header from Facundo Almada, sending the crowd into celebration.

Tigres quickly answered, and in stoppage time (45+1’), Ángel Correa once again proved decisive, scoring from inside the box to level the match before halftime.

Mazatlán fights back, but Tigres responds

In the second half, Mazatlán showed grit and retook the lead in the 51st minute when Fabio Gomes Netto finished a chance inside the box for the 2-1 advantage. Tigres, however, kept the pressure high and found the equalizer in the dying moments.

At 90+9’, Nicolás Ibáñez struck to tie the match after another VAR-reviewed play, sparking protests from the Mazatlán bench.

Match takeaways

• Mazatlán FC: Let victory slip away despite a heroic effort playing with one less man since the 11th minute.

• Tigres UANL: Showed grit and attacking power at crucial moments, with Correa further cementing himself as one of the team’s key players.

The draw leaves mixed feelings: Mazatlán earns a point that feels like a missed opportunity, while Tigres salvages a crucial away point to keep pace in the standings.