FC Juarez win 1-0 at Atletico San Luis through late Estupinan penalty
FC Juarez claimed a 1-0 victory over Atletico San Luis at Estadio Libertad Financiera in Matchday 16 of the Apertura 2026. The only goal came from the penalty spot in the 85th minute, scored by Oscar Estupinan. The hosts dominated possession and shots but could not score.
The first half finished goalless. San Luis had the ball, with 59% possession, and ended the match with 18 shots to Juarez's 15. They also won the count for shots on target, 8 to 4, and corners, 8 to 3.
The game was settled in the 85th minute. Estupinan converted the penalty to make it 1-0. The expected goals figures favoured the visitors, 1.48 to 0.85. Juarez saw less of the ball but created better chances.
It was a scrappy contest. Juarez committed 22 fouls to the hosts' nine and collected three yellow cards, with San Luis picking up two. There were no red cards. Victor Alfonso Caceres Hernandez was the referee.
Goals
- 85' Oscar Estupiñan (pen) Juárez
Match stats
Our prediction
Our preview pointed to a 2-0 win for San Luis, giving the hosts a 53% chance and Juarez 20%. The result went the other way: the visitors won by a single goal, scored by Estupinan, the player we had flagged as a threat.
The table, with each side having played 15 matches, had San Luis 13th on 19 points and Juarez 18th on 8.
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