Monterrey Rayados tied 1-1 against Club Querétaro in Matchday 4 of the Torneo Clausura 2024 played this Wednesday at Estadio BBVA.

Before kick-off, a minute of silence was asked in memory of Maribel Mercado Gallegos, a Rayados fan who died on Sunday in Torreón .

The captains of both teams spoke out against violence in soccer and released white balloons from the field.

During the warm-up, Rayados players wore a T-shirt in memory of Maribel, and wore a black ribbon on their jerseys during the match.

The match began with Monterrey pushing with intensity, and Brandon Vazquez scored his first goal as a Rayado.

Sergio Canales took a corner kick at minute 5 from the corner of the box, but goalkeeper Guillermo Allison saved the goal.

Canales came close to scoring once again at 12', when he took advantage of a rebound and shot at goal, but Allison deflected it for a corner kick.

At minute 30, Germán Berterame took a free kick. On the rebound, Héctor Moreno sent in a cross and Sebastián Vegas attempted a bicycle kick that went just wide of the goal.

41' RAYADOS 1-0 QUERÉTARO | Brandon Vazquez
With an accurate header, Brandon Vazquez scored his first goal for Rayados at Estadio BBVA. Congratulations, Superman!

In the second half, Monterrey kept up their insistence and high pressure in their search to increase the score.

Sergio Canales shot from half distance at minute 57, but the ball went into the hands of the Querétaro goalkeeper.

At 68', Jordan Sierra tried to surprise Esteban Andrada with a high shot, but "Sabandija" was alert and prevented the visitors from scoring.

At minute 77, “Tecatito” sent in a cross and Alfonso González connected with his left foot, but the ball went over the opponent's goal.

83' RAYADOS 1-1 QUERÉTARO | Ettson Ayon
With a left-footed shot, Ettson Ayon tied the match.

Jorge Rodríguez almost scored at minute 85, with a shot from outside the box that hit Queretaro's post.

With this score, Rayados now have 7 points and remain in second place in the General standings.

This Saturday, January 27, at 19:00, Rayados will host Atlético de San Luis in Matchday 3 of the Torneo Clausura 2024.

Andrés Jiménez