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Teenager Downs Navas Twice, Pumas' Woes Continue
29 Aug
Summary
- Young Gilberto Mora scored two penalties against veteran Keylor Navas.
- Pumas extended their winless streak to six matches across competitions.
- Tijuana secured a vital win with a dominant second-half performance.
Pumas' struggles continued as they lost 2-0 to Tijuana in Apertura 2026. The defeat marks their sixth consecutive match without a win across Liga MX and Leagues Cup.
Young talent Gilberto Mora, aged just 17, was the decisive player, scoring two penalties against veteran goalkeeper Keylor Navas. Mora calmly converted the first penalty in the 52nd minute and a second in the 80th minute, both awarded for fouls by Rubén Duarte on Mourad El Ghezouani.
Pumas' hopes of a comeback were further hampered when Pablo Bennevendo received a red card in the 58th minute, leaving them with ten men. Tijuana controlled the game with their numerical advantage, securing a victory built on Mora's brilliance.
The result exacerbates the concerns for Pumas, who are now on a troubling winless run, while Tijuana celebrates a significant home victory.
