Toluca seized top spot in Liga MX with a hard-fought 0-1 away victory over Puebla in a rescheduled seventh-round Apertura match. The win, secured by a second-half own goal, propelled Antonio Mohamed's side to 19 points, opening a two-point gap at the summit.
The decisive moment arrived in the 69th minute from a set piece. Following a Toluca corner, defender José Pachuca inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, handing the visitors a lead they would not relinquish in a tightly contested match with few clear-cut chances.
Manager's reaction
Argentine coach Antonio Mohamed praised his team's collective effort to grind out a result on a difficult away trip. "El Toluca, which is managed by the Argentine Antonio Mohamed, won thanks to an own goal by José Pachuca," said the manager, acknowledging the element of fortune in the outcome. The victory extends Toluca's winning streak in the league to five consecutive matches, a run detailed in our stats section.
The three points solidify an excellent start to the season for Toluca, who now sit first with 19 points from eight games, claiming six wins, one draw and one loss. Their goal difference of +12, with 18 scored and six conceded, is the best in the division. Uruguayan forward Federico Viñas, with three goals in six appearances, is the team's top scorer so far.
Attention now turns to the weekend, when Toluca will host bottom-placed Santos Laguna at home. The fixture presents another chance to strengthen their grip on first place as the first half of the season approaches its climax. The full squad list and upcoming schedule can be found on our squad and fixtures pages.
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