Atlas women beat Tijuana 2:0 in the Liga MX regular season on Tuesday. The result keeps both sides in the bottom half of the table, though Atlas move slightly further clear of the relegation zone with their fourth point from five matches.
And here's the thing about this game — it started with a penalty miss. K. Hancar stepped up for Atlas in the second minute and failed to convert, which set the tone for a match where chances came thick and fast but were rarely taken. By then, Tijuana had already shown they could press high, but that early miss lingered.
A. Martinez broke the deadlock just before half-time, converting one of six shots on target that Atlas would fire all game. Tijuana had seven corners and 69 attacks to match Atlas's tally, but only managed one shot on target in reply. To be fair, they pulled off a stunning save opportunity in the first half, but the crossbar saved Atlas from trouble.
C. Ramirez doubled the lead in the 83rd minute, and that was enough to close the game out. Six substitutions in the second half — four for Atlas, two for Tijuana — reflected the tactical adjustments both coaches made, with neither side able to find a way through the other's defence after the break.
Atlas sit 13th with five points from five games, while Tijuana remain 14th on three points. The visitors had won their last outing 5:1 against Necaxa, but that form evaporated here. Atlas, meanwhile, have not won since April, but this result gives them something to build on.
