VIDEO: Late penalty sees Cruz Azul take points v Tigres

Tigres took on Cruz Azul in their opening Mexican League match on Saturday. 

The away side took the lead in the 16th minute through Rafael Baca. Early in the second half, Florian Thauvin levelled for Tigres, but Angel Romero restored Cruz Azul's advantage after 63 minutes. Sebastian Cordova thought he had got the home side a point when he got on the scoresheet after 75 minutes, but a stoppage time penalty converted by Santiago Gimenez gave Cruz Azul the three points. Enjoy the highlights from Cruz Azul's 2-3 victory in the video above!

Tigres' next match is away to Mazatlan on Friday while Cruz Azul host Pachuca on Saturday.