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Mazatlán vs Chivas Ends in Chaos: Gutiérrez as Goalkeeper
The Liga MX match between Mazatlán and Chivas turned into a wild showdown in Jornada 15. The dramatic night featured controversial refereeing, multiple red cards, and Erick Gutiérrez taking over as goalkeeper for Chivas.
Referee Fernando Hernández Sparks Controversy
Referee Fernando Hernández, along with the VAR team, drew heavy criticism. ESPN analyst Felipe Ramos Rizo openly questioned multiple decisions.
In the 4th minute, Luis Rey fouled Luis Amarilla, but the referee didn’t consult VAR.
Later, Chivas forward Teun Wilke broke through on goal and got fouled by Samir just outside the box. Hernández reviewed the play but only issued a yellow card, allowing Samir to stay on the pitch.
Chivas Go Down to 9 Men
Chivas found themselves in trouble when Luis Rey received a second yellow card and got sent off. Felipe Ramos Rizo once again disagreed with the call and called it harsh.
The real chaos came in the 90th minute. Goalkeeper Raúl Rangel received a red card after he tampered with the penalty spot before Luis Amarilla’s shot. With all substitutions used, Erick “Guti” Gutiérrez stepped up and put on the gloves.
Gutiérrez Faces the Penalty
Gutiérrez stood in goal to face Amarilla’s penalty. Though he tried his best, he couldn’t stop the shot, and Mazatlán scored the equalizer.
Surprisingly, Mazatlán didn’t challenge Gutiérrez again, and the match finished 1-1.
Wilke Scores Again for Chivas
With Javier “Chicharito” Hernández still recovering from injury, Teun Wilke earned a spot in the starting XI. He capitalized on the opportunity and scored his second goal of the season.
This was only his third start, yet he now holds the best goal-per-minute ratio among Chivas attackers.
Chivas Extend Unbeaten Run in Mazatlán
The draw helped Chivas stay unbeaten in their last five visits to Estadio El Encanto. Their only defeat in Mazatlán happened in Apertura 2022.
Mazatlán Still Dream of the Play-In
Despite the result, Mazatlán still have hope for a Play-In spot. The team has only appeared in the phase once in five years.
To qualify this time, they must win their last two games and count on Pumas dropping points.
Conclusion
From questionable calls to a midfielder stepping in as goalkeeper, this match had everything. Chivas showed heart and grit, while Gutiérrez’s unexpected hero moment turned into the story of the night.
