UNAM Pumas 3, Cruz Azul 2

PUEBLA, Mexico (Interstat) — In a stunning opening-weekend upset that defied statistical models and preseason expectations, Pumas UNAM rode a blistering first-half attacking display to a 3-2 victory over Cruz Azul on Saturday night in a Liga MX clash at Estadio Cuauhtémoc. The visiting Pumas, given only a minimal chance to win by pregame projections, seized control of the match with three goals in the opening 19 minutes, ultimately handing Cruz Azul a defeat in its first match of the domestic season. The result immediately establishes Pumas UNAM as a potential early-season force while raising questions about a highly-favored Cruz… Read more...