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Game over

The referee whistles the end of the game, the match ends in a draw.

90'

7 minutes of compensation are added.

86'

Bad news for Mazatlán, Jair Díaz receives a red card, leaving his team with 10 players.

73'

The rythm slows down a bit and the two teams start trying to take control of the ball.

64'

Pumas UNAM play long positions to cool Mazatlán that had several dangerous attacks.

55'

Mazatlan keeps the pressure on the entire field in search of a defensive error.

46'

The second time begins.

Halftime

The teams go to rest and the score is Pumas 0-0 Mazatlán.

38'

Pumas UNAM plays much better in the last minutes, puts Mazatlán in trouble and wants to score a goal before the end of the first half.

29'

Pumas UNAM with greater possession of the ball and 7 dangerous attacks.

20'

A very even game, no team dominates the game and we are still waiting for the second goal of the game.

11'

Tight match in midfield, both teams looking for their first chances to score.

2'

First corner kick of the game for Pumas UNAM.

0'

The match begins, both teams will seek to win.

Minutes from start

We're minutes away from the game kicking off, the game presentation kicks off, and fans prepare to watch 90 minutes of soccer.

Lineup of Mazatlan

These are the XI players that will start the match:

Lineup of Pumas

These are the XI players that will start the match:

Referees

The referee appointment for today's game is as follows:
Jesus Rafael Lopez Valle (Central Referee).
Jonathan Maximiliano Gómez (Assistant One).
Rodrigo René Sansores Díaz (Assistant Two).
Martín Molina Astorga (Fourth Referee).
Angel Monroy Bello (VAR).
Vicente Jassiel Reynoso Arce (VAR Assistant).

Battle for victory

A great game is coming up between these two Liga MX teams. Do not take off and below we share the statistics of both teams in their last confrontation.

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Last showdown!

The last time these two teams met was on February 24, 2023 and on that occasion the match ended in a 2-1 victory for Pumas UNAM at the Mazatlán Stadium. That confrontation was full of fouls, yellow cards, corner kicks and many goals that we hope will be repeated today.

History between both teams

Pumas UNAM and Mazatlán FC have faced each other on several occasions. The last 5 clashes have ended in two wins for Pumas UNAM and there were 3 draws.

Arrival Mazatlan FC

The Mazatlan team is already in the stadium and they are ready for their Liga MX match.

Welcome!

We are just under one for the match between Pumas UNAM and Mazatlán FC to start at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario. Both teams will go out looking for victory. Who will make it this afternoon? Follow our coverage on VAVEL.

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What time is the Pumas UNAM vs Mazatlan match for Liga MX 2023?

This is the start time of the game Pumas UNAM vs Mazatlan of July 9th in several countries:
Argentina: 2:00 PM.
Bolivia: 1:00 PM.
Chile: 2:00 PM.
Colombia: 12:00 PM.
Ecuador: 12:00 PM.
United States (ET): 2:00 PM on ViX.
Mexico: 12:00 PM on Vix+.
Paraguay: 2:00 PM.
Peru: 1:00 PM.
Uruguay: 2:00 PM.

Last roster of Pumas UNAM

These were the eleven players who started last game:
Sebastián Sosa, Nicolás Freire, Arturo Ortiz, Adrián Aldrete, José Galindo, Gustavo Del Prete, Higor Matheus Meritão, Jesús Molina, Juan Ignacio Dinenno, Eduardo Salvio and Diogo.

Last roster of Mazatlan

These were the eleven players who started last game:
Nicolás Vikonis, Oswaldo Alanís, Francisco Venegas, Facundo Almada, Roberto Meraz, Andres Montaño, Jefferson Intriago, Raúl Sandoval, Jorge Padilla, Nicolas Benedetti and Aké Arnaud Loba.

Pumas UNAM players to follow

The next three players are considered key to the offensive and defensive attack of Pumas UNAM and it is likely that any of them could score or assist in the match against Mazatlán FC. The player Juan Ignacio Dinenno (#9) is a fundamental piece for the team due to his experience. He was the top scorer last season with 5 goals in 15 games played, he is a very experienced player and we could see him score on Saturday. Next up is the Colombian player Gustavo Del Prete (#21), he plays in the striker position, in the last tournament he stood out for his assists. He is another player with a lot of experience and who has played multiple times against Mazatlán FC so he will be key to be able to defeat them. Finally, the 36-year-old goalkeeper, Sebastián Sosa (#13), the Argentine goalkeeper is one of the best goalkeepers in the MX League, his height allows him to be a stopper for any ball and it is very important for his team not to receive a goal on Saturday.

Pumas UNAM in the tournament

They started Apertura 2022 very well, last day they got 3 points that put them in sixth position in the general table and only 5 teams surpass it. They have had an incredible start to the season, hopefully they can maintain the same pace throughout the tournament and advance to the postseason. Their last game was on June 30, 2023 and resulted in a 3-2 win against Tijuana at Estadio Caliente and thus they got their first win of the tournament. They arrive as the favorites to win this game, because of the great team they have and the good moment they are going through. They also have an advantage when playing at home and that their fans can support them.

Mazatlan FC Players to Watch

The next three players are considered key to Mazatlán FC's offensive and defensive attack and it is likely that any of them could score or assist in the match against Pumas UNAM. The player Aké Arnaud Loba (#9) is a fundamental piece for the team due to his experience. He is a great player who takes advantage of his speed and strength to score. Next up is the player Nicolas Benedetti (#10), he plays in the forward position and is a player with a lot of ability to assist. He is another player with a lot of experience and has played multiple times against Pumas UNAM, so he will be key to be able to defeat them. Finally, the 38-year-old goalkeeper, Nicolás Vikonis (#27) is one of the best goalkeepers in the MX League, his height allows him to be a stopper for any ball and it is very important for his team not to receive a goal on Saturday.

Mazatlan FC in the tournament

They started Apertura 2023 very badly, last week they got 1 point that put them in the eleventh position of the general table. After 0 games won, 1 tied and 0 lost they have 1 point. They have had a bad start to the season, it is expected that they can improve during the tournament and advance to the postseason. Their last game was on June 30, 2023 and resulted in a 1-1 draw against Pachuca at El Kraken, thus earning their first draw in the tournament. They arrive as the least favorites to win this game, but they could surprise and win.

The stadium

The Estadio Olímpico Universitario is located in Mexico City, Mexico. It will be the venue for this match, it has a capacity of 72,000 spectators and is the home of the Pumas de la UNAM. It was inaugurated on November 20, 1952, cost 260 million Mexican pesos and is one of the largest stadiums in Mexico.

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