Cruz Azul edge Tigres, get 1st Liga MX win of 2019

Monterrey: Cruz Azul edged the Tigres UANL 1-0 in Liga MX action, getting its first win in the 2019 Clausura tournament.

Portuguese manager Pedro Caixinha's squad played solidly on defence in Saturday's match, preventing the Tigres from getting on the scoreboard in the third round of Mexican league play, reports Efe news.

Midfielder Elias Hernandez scored the lone goal of the match on a penalty kick in the 33rd minute, giving Cruz Azul the road win in the northern industrial city of Monterrey. IANS

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