Analysis The numbers behind the result
Queretaro's wasteful finishing masks narrow superiority
Pachuca's 1-2 defeat slightly flattered Queretaro, who failed to convert their statistical dominance into clear chances. Despite trailing in possession (48% to 52%) and total shots (2 to 7), Pachuca took an early lead through Salomón Rondón's 3rd-minute strike, assisted by Oussama Idrissi — their only shot on target all game. Queretaro's 52% possession yielded five off-target efforts and zero on target, highlighting their profligacy in the final third.
The visitors' territorial advantage (5 shots outside the box to Pachuca's 0) and superior passing accuracy (91% to 78%) failed to translate into high-quality opportunities, with both sides registering just two shots inside the box. Queretaro's two blocked shots and Pachuca's solitary corner underscored a game low on clear-cut chances. The decisive stat: Queretaro's seven total shots produced zero on target, yet they still won — a rare case of a side triumphing without testing the goalkeeper.