Cruz Azul and Toluca draw 3-3 in six-goal thriller
Gabriel Fernandez scores twice in stoppage time to rescue a point for Cruz Azul after Alexis Vega's brace put Toluca ahead.
KEY POINTS
- Final score: Cruz Azul 3-3 Toluca at Estadio Banorte
- Cruz Azul led 2-0 at half-time via Ibanez (7') and Fernandez (38')
- Toluca scored three unanswered goals: Helinho pen (55'), Vega (56', 78')
- Fernandez headed 90+5' equaliser to complete his brace
- Attendance recorded at 34,239
Cruz Azul and Toluca played out a 3-3 draw in Matchday 10 of the Liga MX Apertura 2026 at Estadio Banorte before 34,239 spectators. The home side dominated the first half, building a 2-0 lead through Nicolas Ibanez in the 7th minute and Gabriel Fernandez in the 38th minute.
Toluca turned the match around in a frantic second half. Helinho converted a VAR-awarded penalty in the 55th minute after Willer Ditta fouled Luan Garcia. Just one minute later, Alexis Vega equalised with a cross that evaded goalkeeper Andres Gudiño.
“Six goals electrified the match between Cruz Azul and Toluca.”
Vega completed his brace in the 78th minute, finishing a counter-attack to put Toluca 3-2 up and silence the home crowd. Cruz Azul appeared headed for a third straight defeat across all competitions.
In the 90+5th minute, Fernandez rose highest to head home an Andres Montaño cross, securing a dramatic point for Joel Huiqui's side. The result leaves Cruz Azul winless in three matches following losses to Inter Miami and Monterrey.
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