Ángel Correa's Late Goal Saves Tigres in 1-1 Draw Against Necaxa

In a dramatic conclusion to the Clausura 2026 match at Estadio Victoria, Tigres snatched a vital point against Necaxa, thanks to a last-gasp equalizer from Ángel Correa. The 1-1 draw felt like a defeat for the home side, Necaxa, who had held a lead for much of the game, while Tigres celebrated salvaging a draw as if it were a victory.

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Ángel Correa, who appeared in the last breath to rescue a vital point for the felines on matchday 15 of the Clausura 2026.

The match was charged with urgency from the outset. Necaxa desperately needed three points to keep their Liguilla (playoff) hopes alive, while Tigres aimed to solidify their position at the top of the table. This pressure manifested in an intense, hard-fought contest. Necaxa broke the deadlock in the 34th minute when Tomás Badaloni headed home a precise cross from Danny Leyva following a free-kick, igniting hope among their supporters.

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Necaxa needed the three points to get closer to the Liguilla zone, while Tigres sought to consolidate their position in the top spots.

Tigres, despite featuring prominent players like André-Pierre Gignac, struggled to find their rhythm and precision in attack. They had chances, including a shot from Correa that struck the post in the 57th minute, but Necaxa's defense held firm for long stretches. As the match entered its final moments, with nine minutes of stoppage time added, Tigres launched a final offensive. In the 90+6th minute, Rodrigo Aguirre threaded a perfect pass to Correa, who calmly slotted the ball past the goalkeeper, securing the crucial equalizer and silencing the home crowd. For Necaxa, it was a heartbreaking end to a game they felt they had done enough to win.

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Tomás Badaloni found reward for the home side's insistence with a precise header after a service from Danny Leyva following the execution of an infraction.