In a riveting battle at Estadio El Encanto, Mazatlán overturned a first-half deficit to snatch victory in the dying moments, defeating Atlético San Luis 2-1 in the Liga MX Apertura 12 fixture. With both sides desperately seeking points to climb the table, it was a match marked by intensity, pivotal moments, and a late-game twist worthy of the spotlight.

The visitors struck first, asserting early control with crisp passing and sustained pressure. Atlético San Luis capitalized in the 18th minute when Sébastien Salles-Lamonge pounced on an incisive ball from Oscar Macías, coolly slotting home to give the visitors the lead. The goal capped a dominant start, with San Luis dictating possession (53%) and registering 15 shots over the course of the match, though few truly tested Mazatlán’s Ricardo Gutierrez between the posts.

Mazatlán, often on the back foot in the opening half, answered after the break. The hosts emerged revitalized, and just seven minutes into the second period, midfielder Jordan Sierra drove home the equalizer after sharp build-up play, punctuated by Mauro Laínez’s well-timed assist, igniting the home crowd and setting the stage for a ferocious finish.

As the final whistle loomed, both teams pushed aggressively for a winner. Atlético San Luis, despite their statistical advantage in possession and corners, struggled to convert opportunities into goals, stymied by Mazatlán’s disciplined defensive line and the assured hands of Gutierrez. The tension escalated with a flurry of yellow cards—five for Mazatlán, three for San Luis—reflecting the match’s physical edge and high stakes.

It was in the sixth minute of added time that the game reached its crescendo. Off another precise delivery from Laínez, defender Bryan Colula surged into the box to finish decisively, sending Mazatlán faithful into a frenzy and securing a crucial win that could prove pivotal in their campaign. The late strike not only sealed the three points but showcased Mazatlán’s resilience under pressure.

Key performances included Sierra and Colula, whose goals turned the tide, and Laínez, instrumental with two assists. For Atlético San Luis, Salles-Lamonge’s opener was a highlight, but their inability to break through in the second half underlined a lack of finishing touch despite controlling much of the match's rhythm.

For Mazatlán and coach Robert Dante Siboldi, the victory adds renewed hope in the fight for playoff contention, while Guillermo Abascal Pérez’s Atlético San Luis will rue missed chances after a promising start. This contest, summed up by the pulsating stoppage-time winner, reinforces the unpredictable drama of Liga MX and the razor-thin margins separating triumph from heartbreak.

Match Highlights via TUDN USA (YouTube, 4.4K views, > 500K followers): See the dramatic finish and key moments in the official recap.