Mexico City. Esteban Solari’s debut at the head of Pumas did not go as expected. The university team fell 3-0 at the Olympic University against a Pachuca that took advantage of every mistake.
In just 11 minutes, the Tuzos already won. Elías Montiel opened the scoring in the 20th minute, after a serious error by Brazilian defender Nathan Silva. The Mexican player shot from outside the area and beat the goalkeeper.
Minutes later, Salomón Rondón extended the lead with a header. The Venezuelan gained position over Rubén Duarte and finished without problem. At halftime, the scoreboard already reflected the visitors’ superiority.
In the second half, Pumas showed a different attitude. They ran more, they fought, but without creating real danger. Pachuca’s defense, well planted, left no space. Carlos Moreno, visiting goalkeeper, had a quiet afternoon.
Near the end, Rondón appeared again. In the 80th minute, he scored his second goal of the afternoon and sealed the game. The local fans expressed their discontent with chants.
This result leaves Pumas at the bottom of the table on the first day. The team will have to correct quickly if it wants to compete in the tournament.
