Introduction to Keylor Navas and Pumas de la UNAM
Keylor Navas, the experienced 38-year-old goalkeeper, made his debut with Pumas de la UNAM on Friday in a 2-0 victory against Querétaro during the third match of the Apertura tournament in Mexican football. Navas, who previously played for Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, joined the University National Autonomous of Mexico (UNAM) club with the aim of winning titles and creating history.
Background on Pumas’ Recent Performance
Pumas had lost their first two matches of the tournament, making Navas’ debut and the subsequent victory even more significant. The team’s morale was lifted by the support of their fans, who cheered Navas during his rare but impactful interventions.
Game Summary and Key Moments
The match took place at Querétaro’s La Corregidora stadium, where Pumas secured the win thanks to goals from Guillermo Martínez and Jorge Ruvalcaba.
First Goal by Guillermo Martínez
Martínez scored the opening goal in the 14th minute, heading in a corner kick by Rodrigo López from the right side.
Near Miss by Jorge Ruvalcaba
Pumas nearly scored their second goal in the 71st minute, with a powerful shot from Ruvalcaba. However, Querétaro’s goalkeeper José Hernández made a remarkable save, keeping the score at 1-0.
Second Goal by Jorge Ruvalcaba
Ruvalcaba finally secured the second goal in the 78th minute, skillfully finishing with his left foot after receiving a pass from Panamanian player Adalberto Carrasquilla.
Red Card for Álvaro Angulo
Pumas played with one less player starting from the 81st minute after defender Álvaro Angulo, from Colombia, was sent off for a harsh foul on Aldahir Pérez, earning him a red card.
Other Matches on the Day
In another match on Friday, Puebla defeated Santos Laguna 1-0 with a goal from Ricardo Marín. Later, Tijuana faced Bravos de Ciudad Juárez.
Upcoming Matches
The third round of matches will conclude on Saturday with the following games: Pachuca vs. Mazatlán, Guadalajara vs. Atlético de San Luis, Cruz Azul vs. León, Toluca vs. Tigres UANL, Monterrey vs. Atlas, and Necaxa vs. América.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Keylor Navas? Keylor Navas is a 38-year-old experienced goalkeeper who recently joined Pumas de la UNAM after playing for Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.
- Why is Navas’ debut significant for Pumas? Pumas had lost their first two matches of the Apertura tournament, so Navas’ debut and the subsequent 2-0 victory against Querétaro boosted team morale and marked a turning point in their season.
- What were the key moments in the match? Guillermo Martínez scored the first goal in the 14th minute, and Jorge Ruvalcaba added the second goal in the 78th minute. Pumas nearly scored a second time in the 71st minute, but Querétaro’s goalkeeper made a crucial save. Pumas played with one less player after Álvaro Angulo’s red card in the 81st minute.
