Borregos Guadalajara rally past Aztecas UDLAP, 20-12

Aztecas took a late third-quarter lead

Aztecas controlled the ball on the ground during a first-quarter drive that lasted nearly 13 minutes. Juan José Acosta finished it with a two-yard touchdown run, but Guadalajara blocked Edoardo Aldrete’s extra-point attempt, leaving UDLAP ahead 6-0.

Guadalajara moved in front just before halftime. After José Miguel Flores intercepted Iker Ayala, José Emiliano Villarreal connected with Pablo Velázquez for a 26-yard touchdown pass with 24 seconds remaining. Diego Hernández added the extra point for a 7-6 lead.

Aldrete missed a 30-yard field goal in the third quarter, but Ayala then gave UDLAP a 12-7 advantage with a 40-yard touchdown run. The conversion attempt failed when Alejandro Medina intercepted Ayala.

Guadalajara answered with 13 points

Hernández made a 27-yard field goal to cut the deficit to 12-10. Rodrigo Romero followed with a 10-yard touchdown run, and Hernández’s extra point put Guadalajara ahead 17-12.

Hernández added a 44-yard field goal to complete the scoring. ONEFA’s account also cited UDLAP’s seven penalties for 40 yards, three turnovers and missed scoring opportunities as factors in the defeat.