Puebla achieves agonizing victory against Pachuca to close Jornada 4 of Apertura 2026

Puebla snatched a dramatic 3-2 victory against Pachuca, scoring the winning goal in the 94th minute to conclude the fourth round of the Apertura 2026 tournament. This win marks Puebla's second victory of the season, while Pachuca suffered their third defeat.

The match delivered significant excitement, with officiating decisions playing a notable role. Puebla's Emiliano Gómez opened the scoring in the 15th minute, finding the top corner with a well-placed shot. Their lead was extended when Kevin Velasco converted a penalty, awarded after Robert Kenedy was called for a handball in the area.

Pachuca managed to pull a goal back before halftime, as Salomón Rondón headed in a cross from Carlos Sánchez. The home team's persistence paid off in the second half when, after a VAR review, a handball by Sanabria resulted in a penalty for Pachuca. Rondón calmly converted the spot-kick in the 63rd minute, seemingly securing a point for his team.

However, Puebla's Facundo Almada emerged as the hero, scoring the decisive goal in added time. His late strike sealed the win for Puebla and condemned Pachuca to another loss.