⚽ Xolos Edge Herediano 2-1 with Last-Minute Goal in Tijuana

Tijuana, Baja California – July 5, 2025. Club Tijuana came from behind to defeat Club Sport Herediano of Costa Rica 2-1 in an international friendly at Estadio Caliente, with goals from José “Pantera” Zúñiga and Jackson Porozo. The match served as a key tune-up ahead of the 2025 Apertura season.

🔥 A festive night of football on the border

The match kicked off with high energy as the Xolos faithful created a lively atmosphere from the start. The home team responded with early pressure and several promising attacks.

Despite Tijuana’s early momentum, it was Herediano, the two-time Central American champion, who struck first. In the 40th minute, Elías Aguilar capitalized on a rehearsed free-kick routine and slotted the ball home to put the visitors ahead 0-1 heading into halftime.

⚽ Comeback with grit and determination

Xolos came out fired up for the second half and immediately found a breakthrough. Just seconds in, a penalty was awarded to Tijuana, and José Zúñiga confidently converted from the spot with a powerful and well-placed shot to level the score at 1-1.

The match became increasingly physical with limited clear chances, but the Border City Dogs kept pressing. Their persistence paid off in stoppage time: following a long throw-in, Unai Bilbao flicked the ball on, and Jackson Porozo was there to tap it in for the dramatic 2-1 winner.

📅 What’s next

With this result, Xolos conclude their preseason and now shift their focus to the 2025 Apertura opener. They’ll host Querétaro at Estadio Caliente on July 11.