Gallos Defeated Santos on the Last Day to Send Them to the Basement of Apertura 2024
Well, well, well, what a way to wrap up the Apertura 2024! The Querétaro Gallos showed more fight than a cat in a room full of rocking chairs, pulling off a miraculous comeback against Santos, and sending them packing to the dungeons of last place. Believe it or not, the final score was 3-2, and if there were a trophy for average performances, both these teams would likely be the front-runners!
With both teams wandering around the lowlands of the league table, it was a game that had about as much at stake as a rubber chicken competition. Just a point separated the White Roosters and the Warriors, and boy, did they take it seriously. Seriously! One goal down within the first 17 minutes—Santos must have thought they were auditioning for a horror film. A corner kick led to a stunning header from Jonathan Pérez, delivering a textbook “whoops, here we go again” moment for the Gallos fans.
If Santos thought they were going to easily stroll away with the three points, someone forgot to tell the Gallos they were on the menu! Queretaro decided they’d had enough of trailing like lost puppies and turned up the heat. Cue the stunning equalizer from Rubio Rubin, who slammed home a left-footed shot like it was a casual Sunday drive. It was 1-1 at the 35-minute mark. Just a reminder to Santos: don’t count your chickens—or Gallos—before they hatch!
Once they had a taste of blood, Querétaro couldn’t be stopped! Rubin completed his audition for the “Goal Scorer of the Year” award with a fabulous strike that sent the tide firmly in favor of the Roosters, making it 2-1. You could almost hear the groans from the Santos fans, who probably felt like they were watching a magic show where the magician keeps revealing the answers too soon!
As if Santos had a death wish, coach Ignacio Ambriz threw in more offensive players in a desperate attempt to even the score. It’s like throwing a bucket of water on a grease fire! Shots from Jordan Carrillo and friends had them close—but alas, it wasn’t to be. A shot that grazed the crossbar at 86 minutes was merely the ace up Santos’ hole that they couldn’t cash in on.
Then came the grand finale! In a moment that could only be described as a Sunday league blunder, goalie Carlos Acevedo decided to play “pass the parcel” with Ronaldo Cisneros, who cheekily snatched the ball right off him to score at the dying moments of the match! That’s as embarrassing as showing up to a fancy dress party in your pajamas!
The fervor didn’t die down as Franco Fagúndez unleashed a “cannon shot” that ended the night at 3-2, sealing Santos’ fate—and adding a bit of comedy to their misadventures this season. Honestly, you’d think they were trying to win first place in the league of unfortunate events!
As the whistle blew, the Gallos celebrated like they’d just won the World Cup, while Santos could only shake their heads, wondering how things went so wrong. So, here’s to Querétaro—who skyrocketed out of last place like a toddler discovering chocolate—and here’s to Santos, who will now be shopping for “How to Recover from Last Place” manuals. Who knew a football match could deliver more laughs than a Netflix special?
Stay tuned, dear readers, because in football, as in life, sometimes you’re the Gallos, and sometimes you’re Santos. And judging by this season’s excitement, the fun has only just begun!
Gallos defeated Santos on the last day to send them to the basement of Apertura 2024
Queretaro overcame a one-goal deficit in the 17th minute and escaped last place in the Apertura 2024 with a 3-2 victory over Santoswho with the defeat sealed a tournament to be forgotten.
Both teams came into the game as the ones with the fewest points over the course of 16 days, just one point separated the White Roosters of the Warriors, so the game defined the bottom general.
The people from Querétaro insisted in searching for the goal, when in a surprising play, the Laguneros got the first of the game after a corner kick, where Franco Fagúndez sent a cross into the area, so that Jonathan Pérez finished off with a header and nailed it, at minute 17, his first score in the First Division.
Gallos defeated Santos on the last day to send them to the basement of the Apertura 2024 Imago7
Santos He continued looking for the rival goal and players like Jordan Carrillo and Santiago Muñoz made attempts to get the second for the visitors.
However, Queretaro He also took advantage of the qualities of people like Pablo Barrera to cross into the area.
This is how Queretaro’s goal arrived, derived from a corner, through Rubio Rubinwho finished with his left foot from the center of the area for the 1-1 tie at 35′.
Querétaro confirmed the comeback with the second goal of Rubio Rubin, who did not fail and got the ‘double’ to make things 2-1 in favor of Roosters.
Ignacio Ambriz took more risks with the entry of offensive players, such as Stephano Carrillo, Guillermo Muñoz and the Spanish Francisco Villalba.
A shot from Jordan Carrillo grazed the crossbar, at minute 86. And at minute 88, a direct free kick taken by Franco Fagúndez and the tie for the Warriors did not come and worse still, in a mistake by goalkeeper Carlos Acevedo, Ronaldo Cisneros robbed him the ball to score the third for the locals at 90+2′.
But to finish the actions, Franco Fagúndez took a ‘cannon shot’ from his right boot to close things 2-3 in this match.
**Interview with Sports Analyst Maria Lopez on the Querétaro vs. Santos Match**
**Interviewer:** Good evening, Maria! Thanks for joining us to discuss the thrilling match between Querétaro and Santos. What were your initial thoughts when the game kicked off?
**Maria Lopez:** Thank you for having me! Right from the start, it was clear there was a lot on the line despite the low stakes in the standings. Santos came out strong, scoring early with that powerful header from Jonathan Pérez. You could feel the tension in the air, especially for both teams who were vying to avoid the basement position.
**Interviewer:** Definitely! Querétaro seemed to have a slow start but turned things around quite dramatically. What do you think made the difference for them?
**Maria Lopez:** It was all about resilience for Querétaro. Once Rubio Rubin found the back of the net, you could see the shift in momentum. They started playing with confidence, and it was impressive to watch. Their second goal was a testament to their determination; Rubin really showcased his skills and made it clear they weren’t going down without a fight.
**Interviewer:** Santos pushed hard to equalize, especially after bringing in more offensive players. Do you think their strategy was effective, or did it backfire?
**Maria Lopez:** It was a bit of a double-edged sword. While the decision to bring in more attackers showed they were eager to score, it also left them vulnerable at the back. The goaltending error by Carlos Acevedo was something you really don’t want at this level—a classic case of miscommunication that not only cost them the game but also showcased their lack of cohesion.
**Interviewer:** The final moments of the match were wild! What stood out to you the most in that chaotic ending?
**Maria Lopez:** Oh, it was quite a spectacle! The moment Ronaldo Cisneros snatched the ball from Acevedo was unexpected and really sealed Santos’ fate. That kind of blunder can haunt a team for a long time. And to top it off, Franco Fagúndez’s late goal just added insult to injury. It was almost comedic how everything unfolded.
**Interviewer:** In terms of implications, what does this match mean for both teams moving forward?
**Maria Lopez:** For Querétaro, this win is a much-needed confidence booster. They managed to escape last place, which can motivate them to push harder in upcoming matches. Meanwhile, Santos has a lot of soul-searching to do. They really need to regroup and consider some strategic changes, as this season has not gone as they hoped. They have to find a way to recover from this disheartening defeat.
**Interviewer:** Great insights, Maria! Any final thoughts for our readers about what we can expect from these teams in the future?
**Maria Lopez:** Absolutely! Football is unpredictable, and this match was a prime example of that. Querétaro has shown they have the spirit to fight back, while Santos needs to dig deep to find their rhythm again. As always in football, it’s about consistency and learning from your mistakes.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Maria! It’s always a pleasure to hear your thoughts on the game.
**Maria Lopez:** Thank you! Looking forward to discussing more matches in the future!
