Querétaro vs. Santos: A Duel to the Bottom of the MX League
Ah, the beautiful game! Where pride takes a backseat to the more pressing concern of who can effectively triumph as the worst of the worst. Yes, folks, in a riveting episode of “Who gives a care about the Liguilla?” Querétaro and Santos squared off in a match that felt more like a tragic comedy than a serious sporting event.
Imagine this: the La Corregidora Stadium transformed into a battleground, not for glory, but to see which team could out-stink the other. Santos and Querétaro didn’t just play for the win; they played for the right to say, “At least we’re not the club that should have stayed in the lower divisions!”
A Mixed Bag of Talent and Blunders
Now, enter our lead actor, Carlos Acevedo—the keeper whose performance was like a classic sitcom where the punchline is always a tripping toddler. For a seasoned player, his “look, Ma! No hands!” moment was nothing short of tragique. However, it was the hat-light (not a typo, you’ll see why) of the match that caught everyone’s attention.
On a notably less-than-crowded field, Ignacio Ambriz rolled the dice with youth and, lo and behold, young Geovanni Pérez delivered the goods! *Cue the applause*! A header in the 16th minute that saw Guillermo Allison with all the reaction time of a sloth sipping a piña colada. Naturally, the lad celebrated like he’d just won a lottery. Who wouldn’t want to celebrate a goal when your team is near the bottom? My grandma’s bingo parties have more tension!
Of Missed Chances and Tension
Santos danced on the edge of extending their lead, but as with many young talents, Santiago Muñoz seemed a tad absent-minded. He hit the post like it owed him money and somehow managed to botch a simple assist, putting the “fun” in dysfunctional. Trust me, he could have awarded his fellow forwards with a complimentary crash course in passing!
Then came the equalizer from Rubio Rubín—yes, with a name like that, you’d expect him to sell steaks rather than score goals. It was another case of “What happens on a corner kick… mostly stays on the corner”. The ball dropped and, somehow, Rubín connected with the finesse of a wooden spoon. Acevedo, that poor lad, seemed glued to the goal line like it was a hot seat in a family argument.
Tempers Flaring and Errors Galore
Tempers flared in the 52nd minute when Pablo Barrera almost had a go at the referee. Honestly, if the scoreboard could talk, it would have said, “Boys, let’s keep it civil—there’s enough embarrassment in this room already!” Thankfully, they avoided a full-blown wrestling match; although, can’t we add that to the entertainment? It’s like reality TV at its finest!
The “turnaround” moment arrived, courtesy of another Rubín goal that can only be described as accidental genius rather than skill. The ball ricocheted more than a pinball machine. Call it luck or the universe’s way of keeping things interesting, but both teams’ goalkeeping skills fell short of “reassuring.”
The Final Whistle and Future Uncertainty
Santos further sealed their fate with another goal, as Franco Fagundez sent a free kick that must have left everyone thinking, “Memo Allison, you had one job!” With this results, both teams bid adieu to Apertura 2024, Santos sitting pretty at the bottom and Querétaro ever-so-comfortably in penultimate.
What’s more scandalous? The uncertainty surrounding the futures of both managers, Ignacio Ambriz and Mauro Gerk. Will they stay? Will they go? One thing is for certain, as the dust settles: next year’s play seems bright for the two clubs—unless, of course, they bring back the goalkeeping skills of this season!
So, what have we learned? In the end, football sometimes feels less like sport and more like a tragic play directed by confused amateurs! Here’s hoping they’ll shake off the cobwebs and come back stronger next season. Because let’s face it, a league without the drama is just as dull as your uncle’s holiday stories!
In the duel where pride was more at stake than their pass to Play-in or Liguilla, Querétaro and Santos got involved in the fight to know the worst of the Apertura 2024, and that is, whoever loses would be the last place in the contest of the MX League.
An embarrassing episode in the middle of the field with the match tied and a rude error by the experienced Carlos Acevedo marked the match at the La Corregidora Stadium.
Ignacio Ambriz opted for a young team, and it was a youth player who opened the scoring in the 16th minute. Geovanni Pérez’s header left Guillermo Allison with no chance to react and he celebrated his first goal in the Liga MX in style.
Santos was able to extend the advantage, but the failures of Santiago Muñoz in the attack prevented them, he hit a ball against the post and had the opportunity to assist his teammate, but he touched badly.
The tie came through Rubio Rubín, in a corner kick the ball fell to him and in the middle he managed to connect with his left foot to beat Carlos Acevedo who was standing on the goal line in his goal.
The match heated up in the 52nd minute, Pablo Barrera was about to hit the central referee, between shoving with the Santos Laguna players, but in the end he looked at him and avoided contact, everything ended with warnings.
The Gallos Blancos turned it around with a double “by chance” by Rubio Rubín who found the ball that Pablo Barrera hit the post, the ball hit Méndez to end up inside the Warriors’ goal.
Carlos Acevedo made a mistake that was a reflection of the Torreón team’s season, the goalkeeper received the ball, made a feint and wanted to pass to his teammate, but Ronaldo Cisneros was attentive to deflect the ball and score the third goal.
In addition, Franco Fagundez scored the visitors’ second, a powerful free kick hitting Memo Allison’s goal.
With this result, both say goodbye to Apertura 2024, Santos in last place and Querétaro in penultimate place. It will also mark the beginning of uncertainty about the future of technicians Ignacio Ambriz and Mauro Gerk.
## Interview with Sports Analyst Juan Morales on Querétaro vs. Santos
**Host:** Welcome, Juan! Thanks for joining us today to discuss the recent match between Querétaro and Santos. It certainly was an eventful game. What were your thoughts on how both teams performed?
**Juan Morales:** Thanks for having me! It was a match that can only be described as chaotic, to say the least. Both teams have struggled this season, and it showed. Querétaro and Santos were not just playing for pride, but also trying to avoid the embarrassment of finishing at the bottom of the MX League. Sadly, it had the makings of a farce at times.
**Host:** Speaking of embarrassments, Carlos Acevedo’s performance in goal for Santos raised quite a few eyebrows. What did you make of it?
**Juan Morales:** Acevedo had a tough time out there. It was almost comical how he seemed to struggle with basic saves. His blunders directly affected Santos’ chances of not only winning the game but also contributing to their season-long woes. Goalkeeping is critical, especially in tight matches like this one, so his performance was disappointing.
**Host:** On the other side, young Geovanni Pérez managed to shine for Querétaro with a vital goal. What can you tell us about him?
**Juan Morales:** Pérez was definitely the bright spot for Querétaro. His header was a delightful moment in what seemed to be a bleak game for both teams. It’s always great to see young talent stepping up, especially in an atmosphere where nerves were undoubtedly high. His celebration showed he knew how much that goal meant, despite the dire circumstances.
**Host:** The match was filled with missed opportunities and some questionable decisions by the players. What do you think led to this chaotic gameplay?
**Juan Morales:** I think the pressure got to both teams, and the stakes added to the mental strain. When you’re at the bottom of the league, every move is magnified. Players like Santiago Muñoz had critical chances to secure the game but fluffed them badly—those moments can haunt you. Plus, with tempers flaring—such as Pablo Barrera almost clashing with the referee—it’s evident that frustration was boiling over.
**Host:** With this match, both Santos and Querétaro ended their season on a disappointing note. What does the future hold for the clubs and their managers?
**Juan Morales:** The future is uncertain for both teams. With the dismal outcomes this season, the pressure is on managers like Ignacio Ambriz and Mauro Gerk. They must either identify new strategies to improve or face the axe. The clubs might look to clean house if they want to revitalize their rosters. Fans will be hoping for significant changes to turn things around for the next season!
**Host:** Sounds like we’ll be watching closely as the off-season unfolds. Thanks again, Juan, for your insights into this chaotic match!
**Juan Morales:** It was my pleasure! Let’s hope both teams find their footing and give us a season to remember next time around.
