Mazatlan FC 1-1 Cruz Azul
Updated
It finished level: Mazatlan FC 1-1 Cruz Azul in the Liga MX (Round 12) on Sat, 21 Mar 2026 at Estadio El Encanto, Mazatlán. Mazatlan FC goals: Josué Ovalle 48'. Cruz Azul goals: Gabriel Fernández 87'. Expected goals: 1.58-1.28. Possession: 35-65. Player of the match: Carlos Rodríguez (7.8).
Match report
Mazatlan FC 1-1 Cruz Azul: match report
It finished 1-1 between Mazatlan FC and Cruz Azul in Liga MX on Saturday 21 March.
Josué Ovalle put Mazatlan FC ahead on 48' (1-0) and Gabriel Fernández levelled for Cruz Azul on 87' (1-1).
Mazatlan FC had 35% of the ball, shots were 11-21 (3-6 on target) and expected goals finished 1.58-1.28.
Carlos Rodríguez (Cruz Azul) was player of the match with a 7.8 rating.
Attendance: 13,746.
Match stats
| Mazatlan FC | Cruz Azul | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 35 | 65 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.58 | 1.28 |
| Total shots | 11 | 21 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 18 | 29 |
| Big chances | 4 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 229 (75%) | 459 (84%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 3 | 9 |
| Total shots | 11 | 21 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 7 |
Lineups
Mazatlan FC (3-4-2-1): Ricardo Rodríguez, Facundo Almada, Lucas Merolla, José Esquivel, Sebastián Santos, Yoel Bárcenas, Said Godínez, Mauro Zaleta, Dudu Teodora, Josué Ovalle, Brian Rubio
Cruz Azul (3-4-2-1): Kevin Mier, Érik Lira, Amaury García, Gonzalo Piovi, Jorge Rodarte, Agustín Palavecino, Jeremy Márquez, Omar Campos, Andrés Montaño, Carlos Rodríguez, Gabriel Fernández
Key events
- 48' · Goal · Josué Ovalle (Mazatlan FC)
- 51' · Substitution · José Paradela for Andrés Montaño (Cruz Azul)
- 59' · Yellow card · José Paradela (Cruz Azul)
- 61' · Substitution · Nicolás Ibánez for Jeremy Márquez (Cruz Azul)
- 62' · Substitution · Christian Ebere for Jorge Rodarte (Cruz Azul)
- 68' · Yellow card · Brian Rubio (Mazatlan FC)
- 70' · Yellow card · Agustín Palavecino (Cruz Azul)
- 75' · Yellow card · Sebastián Santos (Mazatlan FC)
- 76' · Substitution · Billy Arce for Dudu Teodora (Mazatlan FC)
- 76' · Substitution · Mauro Laínez for Josué Ovalle (Mazatlan FC)
- 82' · Substitution · Fábio Gomes for Brian Rubio (Mazatlan FC)
- 82' · Substitution · Gabriel López for Mauro Zaleta (Mazatlan FC)
- 83' · Substitution · Ángel Leyva for Lucas Merolla (Mazatlan FC)
- 87' · Goal · Gabriel Fernández (Cruz Azul)
- 88' · Substitution · Amaury Morales for Gonzalo Piovi (Cruz Azul)
All-time head-to-head
12 league meetings since 2020: Mazatlan FC 2, draws 5, Cruz Azul 5.
Questions
Who won Mazatlan FC vs Cruz Azul?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (Liga MX) on Sat, 21 Mar 2026.
When and where is Mazatlan FC vs Cruz Azul?
Sat, 21 Mar 2026, 03:06 UTC at Estadio El Encanto, Mazatlán, Liga MX.
What is the head-to-head record between Mazatlan FC and Cruz Azul?
In 12 league meetings since 2020: Mazatlan FC 2 wins, 5 draws, Cruz Azul 5 wins (goals 13-15).