Chivas squeak by Necaxa to grab lackluster victory
Chivas defeated Necaxa by a 1-0 score in a match that failed to bring the excitement.
Zapopan, Mexico - October 20 saw Chivas secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Necaxa in the Liga MX Torneo Apertura 2026 13th-round match at Akron Stadium. This marked Chivas' first win in over a month in the Liga MX, but their performance fell short of expectations and they were fortunate to come out on top. Necaxa, on the other hand, will face last-place FC Juarez in their next match.
The first half witnessed Chivas starting Jordan Carrillo, while Necaxa began with Julian Carranza. Chivas' Roberto Alvarado came close to scoring with a left-footed shot that narrowly missed the goal. Despite some good saves by Necaxa's goalkeeper Javier Orantes, the first half ended without any goals. The halftime crowd booed the lackluster display from both teams.
In the second half, Chivas made substitutions, bringing on Santiago Sandoval and Hugo Camberos. Chivas' Emilio Rodriguez, Eduardo Marin, and Hugo Camberos had their chances, but none of them resulted in goals. Necaxa also made substitutions, introducing Julian Caranza and Owen Gonzalez.
Chivas had a lucky break when a cross from Sandoval led to a header by Agustin Oliveros, which was saved by Chivas' goalkeeper Raul Rangel. Rangel then cleared the rebound, keeping Chivas in the lead. The match continued with numerous close calls, but Chivas managed to hold on to their lead.
Chivas' own goal, scored by Agustin Oliveros, proved to be the difference-maker in a match that many considered undeserving of a win for Chivas. Necaxa will now travel to face the last-placed FC Juarez at their home ground.
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