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 News Around the Republic of Mexico | April 2006 
Pumas Put End to Losing Streak
 El Universal
| | Pumas striker Bruno Marioni (R) jumps for the ball with team mate Joaquin Beltran (C) against Jaguares striker Sandro Sotilli during the second half of their Mexican league championship soccer match at the University stadium in Mexico City April 2, 2006. Pumas won the match 2-1. (Reuters/Henry Romero) |
New Pumas manager Guillermo Vázquez saw his side break a four-match losing streak as they beat Chiapas 2-1 on Sunday.
José Luis López and the young Fernando Morales netted the goals for the Mexico City side while Brazilian Sandro Sotilli scored Chiapas´ only strike.
It was Chiapas´ second loss during the Mexican soccer first division championship. However, the team still leads Group 3 with 27 points while Pumas climbed to third position on 17 points in Group 2.
Morales, who was part of Mexico´s triumphant side in the U17 World Cup Championship, sealed the three points for Pumas by scoring the winner at the beginning of the second half. His goal meant that new manager Vázquez got the perfect start to his tenure.
Previous coach Miguel España was forced to resign after Pumas´ poor showing in the Copa Libertadores in which the team failed to pick up any points in five outings. España announced his resignation after Pumas´ 3-0 loss to Venezuelan side Maracaibo last week in the tournament. |
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