Delfines Coatzacoalcos — Real Refineros: 2:2, Liga Premier Serie A

Delphinés Coatzacoalcos and Real Referees played out a 2-2 draw in the Apertura round four of the Premier League Serie A, the contest eventually settled by penalties. The match took place on 20 September 2026 at 22:00 under lights. Both sides finished level on points after a tense evening.

Delphinés opened the scoring in the 40th minute, only for Real Referees to equalise just before half-time in the 45th. The home side regained the lead in the 60th minute, but their visitors responded quickly, restoring parity in the 62nd. The match ended 2-2 after extra time, sending proceedings to the spot-kicks.

The penalty shootout proved decisive. Delphinés scored all five of their attempts, while Real Referees missed one, conceding the tie 5-4 on penalties. Nine goals were converted in total, with a single miss proving costly.

Real Referees dominated possession at 53 per cent and registered more attacks, 66 to 50. They also recorded eight shots on target against six, though Delphinés matched them with six off target. Both sides committed no offsides and received one yellow card each.

Both teams sit on four points from three games, Delphinés in sixth and Real Referees in seventh. The result extended neither side's recent momentum, with Delphinés drawing 0-0 with Alcosenes-Negros on 30 August and Real Referees securing a 1-0 victory over Canóneros Marina on 6 September.