Correcaminos de la U.A.T. and Necaxa ended their International Club Friendly scoreless on July 1, 2026, at the Estadio Universitario in Ciudad Victoria. The Mexican second-tier hosts frustrated their Liga MX opponents with a disciplined defensive display, though Necaxa will rue several missed chances in the first hour.

Match Overview

Facing a team from a higher division, Correcaminos set up to contain and counter. Necaxa, benefiting from superior individual quality, dominated possession but could not break the deadlock. The 0-0 result was a minor upset in the context of a friendly, but pre-season rustiness was evident on both sides.

Key Moments

• Early scare for Correcaminos: Necaxa’s striker hit the post in the 12th minute after a slick one-two on the edge of the box.
• Goalkeeping heroics: The Correcaminos keeper made a stunning reflex save in the 55th minute, tipping a powerful long-range effort over the bar.
• Late fatigue: Substitutions in the final 20 minutes disrupted Necaxa’s rhythm. Correcaminos had a late header from a corner that sailed wide.

Tactical Story

Correcaminos deployed a 4-4-2 low block, inviting Necaxa to pass the ball sideways. Necaxa, in a 4-3-3, lacked width as their full-backs were reluctant to overlap. The visitors’ attacking midfielder often dropped deep, leaving no one in the box. The home side’s organisation nullified any danger from set pieces as well.

Standout Players

Correcaminos’ centre-back pairing was outstanding, making 10 clearances between them. Necaxa’s right winger was the most creative outlet, delivering six crosses, but barely a single one found a teammate. The visitors’ goalkeeper had little to do but looked composed when called upon.

Season Impact

For Correcaminos, this clean sheet against a Liga MX side will boost morale ahead of the new Ascenso MX campaign. Necaxa will treat this as a wake-up call: finishing must improve before the Apertura kicks off. The 0-0 scoreline does not tell the whole story – a sharper Necaxa would likely have won comfortably.