Coronel’s first-half goal lifts Querétaro past Club Tijuana on Saturday

TIJUANA (Interstat) — Mateo Coronel scored in the 30th minute and Querétaro held on for a 1-0 Liga MX victory over Club Tijuana on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at Estadio Caliente. Coronel, a forward, played 85 minutes and produced the game’s only goal. Querétaro improved to 4-2-1 in league play, matching Club Tijuana’s 4-2-1 league record. The win was Querétaro’s fourth in league play. Across all competitions, Querétaro is now 5-7-1, while Club Tijuana is 6-6-1. Querétaro received five yellow cards: Daniel Parra in the 20th minute, Bayron Duarte in the 69th, Ali Ávila in the 88th, Santiago Homenchenko in the 90th plus sixth, and Diego Reyes in the 90th plus eighth. Club Tijuana pressed for an equalizer but could not break through at home. Querétaro returns to league action against Club León on Sept. 21. Club Tijuana hosts Atlas on Sept. 26.