Necaxa secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Monterrey at the Estadio Victoria, a match defined by early drama and a late, match-winning goal. The complexion of the game shifted significantly in the 20th minute when Monterrey's S. Medina received a red card, leaving Rayados a man down for much of the contest. Despite the disadvantage, Monterrey fought hard, and after a flurry of yellow cards for both sides throughout the first half, the game remained goalless until Necaxa broke the deadlock in the 56th minute. J. Carranza found the back of the net, assisted by F. Mendez. Monterrey responded valiantly, equalizing through L. Ocampos in the 67th minute. However, as the clock ticked towards full-time, Necaxa found a heroic late winner. In the 90th minute, J. Valencia, set up by M. Zaleta, scored the decisive goal, sending the Estadio Victoria into raptures and sealing a crucial three points for the home side.