Queretaro FC 0-2 Puebla ended with the visitors taking all three points in a Liga MX clash at Estadio Corregidora, as Puebla produced a disciplined away performance built on a solid defensive block and two well-timed goals. Emiliano Gómez opened the scoring in the first half and Nicolás Lemos sealed the result after the break, giving Puebla a clean sheet and a valuable road win while leaving Queretaro to reflect on a night of possession without enough penetration.

Match facts

• Competition: Mexico Liga MX
• Result: Queretaro FC 0-2 Puebla
• Date: November 9, 2026
• Venue: Estadio Corregidora
• Goals: Emiliano Gómez 23', Nicolás Lemos 76'
• Clean sheet: Puebla

Match overview

Queretaro began with the sharper intent in front of their home support, moving the ball quickly through midfield and looking to stretch Puebla with switches of play. The hosts enjoyed the better of the early possession, but Puebla’s shape remained compact and patient, inviting pressure before looking to strike in transition. That approach paid off in the 23rd minute when a quick turnover released Emiliano Gómez, who drove into the penalty area and finished low beyond the goalkeeper to make it 1-0.

The goal changed the rhythm of the contest. Queretaro continued to see more of the ball, but Puebla’s midfield line stayed narrow and forced the home side into wide crossings that were comfortably defended. After the interval, Queretaro pushed higher and created their best spell of pressure, with a couple of half-chances and a close-range effort that required a strong save from Puebla goalkeeper Mateo Robles. Just as the hosts looked capable of finding an equalizer, Puebla delivered the decisive blow. A swift counterattack in the 76th minute ended with Nicolás Lemos finishing calmly from the edge of the box, doubling the lead and taking the sting out of Queretaro’s comeback hopes.

Key moments

• 12th minute: Queretaro’s first meaningful attack ended with a shot from the edge of the area that drifted just wide of the Puebla goal.
• 23rd minute: Puebla took the lead through Emiliano Gómez after a quick transition, finishing low into the corner.
• 58th minute: Queretaro’s best chance of the second half forced a sharp save from Mateo Robles at the near post.
• 76th minute: Nicolás Lemos doubled Puebla’s advantage with a composed finish on the counterattack.
• 89th minute: Queretaro won a late set piece, but Puebla’s defense held firm to preserve the clean sheet.

Tactical story

Puebla’s victory was rooted in defensive discipline. The visitors defended in a compact block, kept the central spaces protected, and were content to let Queretaro circulate the ball in less dangerous areas. Their midfielders closed down second balls effectively, while the back line dealt well with crosses and long deliveries. When Puebla won possession, they moved forward with purpose and looked to exploit the space behind Queretaro’s advanced full-backs.

Queretaro, by contrast, had plenty of the ball but struggled to turn territorial control into clear chances. Their buildup was patient, sometimes too slow, and Puebla’s organization forced them into speculative shots and crosses from wide areas. The home side improved after making attacking substitutions, but the second Puebla goal arrived at the worst possible moment and underlined the difference in efficiency between the two teams.

Standout players

Mateo Robles was excellent in the Puebla goal, making the key second-half save that protected the visitors’ lead. Captain Bruno Castillo led the defense with a composed display, winning important headers and stepping out to intercept danger before it reached the box. Emiliano Gómez’s opening goal was the moment of quality Puebla needed, while Nicolás Lemos combined energy with end product and capped his performance with the second goal.

For Queretaro, midfielder Andrés Ríos was at the heart of most of their better moves, linking play and trying to unlock Puebla’s low block. His effort and range of passing stood out even as the home side ran out of ideas in the final third.

Liga MX table impact

The three points strengthen Puebla’s position in the Liga MX standings and give the team another encouraging away result. A clean sheet on the road is especially valuable in a competition where travel and quick turnarounds can shape the season. For Queretaro, the defeat leaves the club searching for consistency on home soil and adds pressure to their next fixture, where converting possession into goals will be the clear priority.

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