When you talk about the Mexican league playoffs, one of the most even matchups is the one that faces the number four seeded team against the fifth. Well, this series proved to be just like that, and on top of it, it proved to be the most exciting matchup of the four. With that in mind, Toluca and Chiapas will try to give fans the same show they put up last Thursday when they meet at Toluca's Nemesio Diez Stadium.
Toluca will have to carry most of the game's weight, considering they get to this match with the advantage of scoring an away goal on Thursday. Toluca's coach and former player Jose Cardozo used to love playing these matches, and he will surely try to bring some of his intensity on the pitch so that his players give everything they've got. Los Diablos will have to trust key players like goalkeeper Alfredo Talavera, midfielder Isaac Brizuela and striker Pablo Velazquez to work their magic against the Jaguars.
Chiapas has already accomplished a marvelous season, since every expert ruled them out of contention when the season started. Coach Sergio Bueno managed to put together a team that can complicate any game to the most qualified opponents. If the "Jungle Team" can score an early goal, then their chances of upsetting Toluca would increase considerably, taking into account they were one of the best teams playing away from their home turf. Striker Matias Vuoso, midfielder Andres Andrade and defender Javier Muñoz will be the go-to guys for Jaguares, a team that has earned a lot of respect from their rivals and media experts.
Toluca need to win the match or allow a 1-1 draw to make it into the semifinals, while Jaguares need to win the game or draw the match scoring two goals or more, since the away goals rule is in effect.
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