Gignac’s hat-trick for Tigres’ 3-1 victory over Atlas in Liga MX

Tigres excites its fans with the classification to the final of Liga MX. The ‘Fiera’ wins 3-1 with a great performance by André-Pierre Gignac and is one goal away from achieving a historic comeback at the Estadio Universitario – UANL.

At 54 minutes, Yeferson Soteldo took a cross to the heart of the area and the French striker tried to control the ball, but was blocked by the red and black club’s defender. Instantly, the referee charged a penalty and “Bomboro” overcame the resistance of the goal defended by Camilo Vargas.

Then at 59′, Quiñonez assisted André-Pierre Gignac who took a strong shot to inflate the ‘Foxes’ goal nets. At that time, the fans of Tigres unleashed the hubbub in the stands as they closed the gap.

After 15 minutes, the hopes of the ‘Auriazules’ fans grew higher with the third goal. Again, André-Pierre Gignac exchanged a penalty for a goal and thus completes his treble.

Tigers vs. Atlas: match preview

The ‘Felinos’ will host Atlas, led by Argentine coach Diego Cocca in the second leg, after losing 3-0 in the first leg last Wednesday.

In addition to having the Colombian Luis Quiñones, who dispatched six assists during the regular phase, Tigres has in its favor to close the series in its stadium, the Universitario, and if it ties the total score, the position in the table during the regular phase gives him the pass to the final.

With the Peruvian Anderson Santamaría among the travelers, Atlas will visit Tigres, with the mission of qualifying for the final and fighting for the tournament title. Follow minute by minute, statistics, incidents, goals, interviews and results of the match that will be played at the Nuevo León University Stadium, El Volcán.