🎥 The stunning rabona in Liga MX everyone's talking about
Jhonder Cádiz, who shone in the second half with the first goal of the match, was also the protagonist in the goal that extended the lead for Tuzos.
The Venezuelan shone with a spectacular rabona, leaving Alexei Domínguez alone in front of the goalkeeper to score the 2-0.
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However, that was not all for Jaime Lozano's team, as Lías Montiel rounded out the evening with the third goal on the scoreboard, giving Pachuca its first win of the tournament.
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