Early this morning, Nigerian striker Christian Ebere show say him na correct super-sub as him score late winning goal to help Cruz Azul beat Club Puebla 2-1 and continue their perfect start for the 2026/27 Liga MX Apertura season.
For Round 2 match wey dem play for Wednesday, both teams been dey play 1-1 until just eight minutes remain before full-time, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Christian Ebere score late winner as Cruz Azul continue perfect Liga MX run
Na then Ebere, wey come in from bench, score the winning goal wey help Azul come back from one goal down take collect all three points for Estadio Banorte.
The 28-year-old striker enter the match for the 68th minute after him replace Carlos Rotondi. Just 14 minutes after entering, him don find net with the goal wey settle the match.
Even though Azul control the game from the beginning, na Puebla shock everybody by scoring first against the run of play.
Two minutes before the half-hour mark, defender Fernando Monárrez take advantage of one defensive mistake to calmly beat the goalkeeper and give La Franja unexpected 1-0 lead.
Cruz Azul no waste time as dem begin mount pressure through Luka Romero and Carlos Rotondi.
Their effort finally pay off just before half-time when Luka Romero head one fine cross past Puebla goalkeeper Ricardo Gutiérrez to make am 1-1 before the break.
Ebere change the game from the bench
Azul dominate the second half, pin Puebla inside their own half and enjoy 70 percent possession throughout the period.
The home side almost take the lead for the 79th minute when midfielder Agustín Palavecino fire one powerful 35-yard shot wey hit the crossbar.
Coach Joel Huiqui decision to bring in Ebere for the 68th minute later prove correct.
For the 82nd minute, the naija striker react quickly to loose ball inside the box and calmly place low right-foot shot past Gutiérrez to complete the comeback and seal 2-1 victory.
The win mean say La Máquina don record back-to-back comeback victories after dem also come from behind to win their opening match of the season.
With six points from two matches, Azul still dey top of the Liga MX Apertura table, while Ebere continue to show why him dey important to the team’s strong start this season.
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Last Updated on July 22, 2026 12:01 pm by Hitvibz Media
Christian Ebere Turn Hero, Burst Net as Em Late Goal Help Cruz Azul Keep Perfect Liga MX Start
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