Dragones de Oaхака Open Apertura Campaign With Away Victory
Сьервось hosted Драгонес де Оахака in the opening round of the Apertura at the Estadio Municipal de Xalapa on Friday evening. The visitors secured a 2-0 win to claim top spot in the table after one match. And here's the thing — this wasn't a game where the hosts had much to say for themselves from the outset.
The first goal arrived in the ninth minute, a quick strike that settled any nerves the away side might have carried. Драгонес de Оахака doubled their advantage in the 42nd minute before the break, leaving Сьервось with a mountain to climb in the second half. To be fair, the hosts did create chances, but they couldn't find the net despite registering 16 shots on target.
The statistics tell an uneven story. Both sides managed 16 shots on target, but possession belonged firmly to the visitors at 76 per cent. Сьервось had more corners and throw-ins, yet those numbers mean little when you're not controlling the tempo. By then it was clear that Драгонес de Оахака had played the second half a man up, even if the scoreline doesn't reflect that fully.
In the standings, Драгонес de Оахака sit second with three points from one game, while Сьервось remain winless with zero points after their opening defeat. The hosts have struggled recently, losing 5-0 to Сантьяго in their last competitive outing before this fixture. Those results don't inspire confidence, though one match is far from a season.
The victory gives Драгонес de Оахака a solid foundation as the Apertura gets underway. Сьервось will need to regroup quickly if they want to avoid falling behind early in the campaign. Football is unpredictable, but this result sets a challenging tone for the home side.
