TLALXALA, Mexico (Interstat) — Tlaxcala and Deportes Venado played to a 2-2 draw in a Liga de Expansión MX match Saturday at Estadio Tlahuicole.

The visitors struck first in first-half stoppage time, with defender Ismael Govea scoring in the 48th minute. Deportes Venado doubled its lead in the 54th minute on a goal from substitute Juan Calero.

Tlaxcala mounted a quick comeback with two goals in an eight-minute span. Midfielder Jordan Silva scored in the 59th minute before substitute Orlando Ballesteros equalized in the 67th. The frantic match featured five yellow cards.

The result defied pregame projections that favored Deportes Venado. Both teams moved their league records to 30 points from 30 matches played.