Artisanos Metepex edge past Alcosenes-Negros in Apertura clash
Artisanos Metepex secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Alcosenes-Negros in the fourth round of the Apertura stage of the Premier League Series A on Friday evening. The home side took an early lead through a first-half strike before the visitors equalised, only for Artisanos to find a winner late in the game. The result extends their perfect start to the campaign with four wins from four matches.
Artisanos Metepex opened the scoring in the fifteenth minute, catching the visitors off guard with a well-worked attack. Alcosenes-Negros responded quickly, leveling the score just four minutes later with a goal of their own. The momentum shifted back to the hosts in the seventy-seventh minute when they finally broke through to take the lead, a moment that proved decisive in the outcome.
The statistics tell an interesting story of a closely contested affair. Artisanos Metepex dominated possession with 51 per cent and registered 73 attacks compared to their opponents' 65. Both sides landed six shots on target, though the hosts managed nine attempts off target against seven for the visitors.
Alcosenes-Negros picked up two yellow cards during the contest, while Artisanos played without any disciplinary issues. The visitors also had more corner kicks with five compared to four, but struggled to create clear-cut chances despite their efforts.
Artisanos Metepex remain top of the table with twelve points from four games, maintaining their unbeaten record. Alcosenes-Negros sit fourth with four points, having won once, drawn once and lost twice so far this season. The gap between them now stands at eight points.
The victory adds to Artisanos Metepex's impressive recent form, which includes three consecutive 3-0 wins before their 2-1 triumph over Real Referos. Alcosenes-Negros will be disappointed with the result after their 3-0 win earlier this month, having also suffered a 1-2 defeat to Dragones de Oaxaca.