Pachuca Edge Past Toluca in Liguilla Opener

Los Tuzos stunned the home team with an early goal from Enner Valencia in the 8th minute, assisted by Elías Montiel. Despite Toluca's efforts and a second-half lineup change, Pachuca's defense held firm and they remained dangerous on counterattacks. newsindata.org

The Diablos Rojos came close to equalizing but had a goal disallowed for handball in the box. The series continues next Sunday at Estadio Hidalgo, where Pachuca holds both the advantage and the tiebreaker.