The Tigres UANL of Serbian-Spanish coach Veljko Paunovic defeated Necaxa 1-0 this Saturday, with a goal by Frenchman André Pierre Gignac to start the Apertura 2024 of Mexican soccer on the right foot.
In a duel with both teams with an offensive attitude, the Tigers secured the victory in the 19th minute with a well-taken penalty by Gignac.
Both teams had scoring opportunities, but lacked aim, which left the locals with the three points. In the final minutes the Necaxa They went on the attack and were close to tying, but Tigres defended well.
Triumphant debut of ‘Pauno’ at the head of the royal team, one of the best teams in Mexican soccer, led by a 38-year-old French veteran.
