Mazatlán FC faced a challenging match against Cruz Azul, with a final score of 4-1 in favor of the visitors. Cruz Azul showed superior attacking prowess, scoring four goals, three of which came in the second half, after an assertive start with their first goal in the 44th minute of the first half. Mazatlán, though managing to net a consolation goal in the 71st minute, struggled to convert their limited opportunities, underscoring their offensive inefficiency.

Cruz Azul's effective teamwork was evident through their balanced distribution with five corner kicks and two offsides, showing their ability to maintain pressure and exploit the attacking third. In contrast, Mazatlán, despite matching the number of corner kicks, failed to capitalize on these set-piece opportunities. Their solitary offside indicates a lack of incisive forward movement, a crucial aspect highlighted by their struggle to breach Cruz Azul’s organized defense repeatedly.

Discipline proved to be a significant area of concern for both teams, as evidenced by the number of yellow cards issued—five for Mazatlán and four for Cruz Azul. A telling factor was Mazatlán’s accumulation of yellow cards in the first half, reducing their ability to challenge aggressively, without risking further disciplinary action. This caution may have impacted their defensive engagement, allowing Cruz Azul to exploit spaces, and steadily build their attacking momentum in the second half.

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