Mon May 12 05:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Necaxa and Tigres Play to Disappointing Goalless Draw in Quarterfinal Clash
**AGUASCALIENTES, MEXICO** – Necaxa and Tigres battled to a frustrating 0-0 draw in the first leg of their Liga MX quarterfinal series on Saturday, leaving fans of both teams wanting more. Necaxa dominated the first half, creating several scoring chances that were thwarted by Tigres goalkeeper Nahuel Guzmán, who made several key saves. Despite Necaxa’s early control, the second half saw Tigres tighten their defense and effectively neutralize their opponents’ attacks. The match lacked the excitement expected from a quarterfinal clash, with both teams failing to convert their opportunities.
Tigres, who enjoyed a strong defensive performance, now holds the advantage heading into the second leg in Monterrey on Sunday. A draw or a win in the return match will send them to the semifinals. Necaxa, who controlled possession and created the better chances in the first half, now face the daunting task of securing an away win to advance.
Several controversial moments marked the match, including a potential penalty shout for Tigres late in the game, and near misses for both teams. While the scoreless draw was a disappointing outcome for the fans, Tigres will be satisfied with their defensive display and the advantage they gained for the second leg. The series needs a significant offensive boost from both teams in the upcoming match to truly ignite the Liguilla excitement.
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