Toluca vs Querétaro: 5-0 Liga MX Rout

The Red Devils Keep Gaining Momentum Ahead of Crucial Clash with América

Toluca vs Querétaro saw a dominant 5-0 victory for Toluca FC in Liga MX. The Red Devils sharpened their attack ahead of a key clash with América.

A First-Half Goal Festival

From the opening whistle, Toluca vs Querétaro looked like a mismatch. The home team controlled possession and quickly showed their offensive firepower. Alexis Vega had an early goal disallowed by VAR, but that was just a warning of what was to come.

The breakthrough arrived in the 27th minute when Brazilian defender Luan capitalized inside the six-yard box, smashing the ball past Querétaro’s young goalkeeper, Jorge Hernández.During a quick counterattack a few minutes later, Paulinho easily slotted the ball past the goalie to double the advantage.

Toluca vs. Querétaro was already a landslide at halftime. Isaias Violante’s calm finish to make it 3-0 further demonstrated why he is emerging as a vital member of Antonio Mohamed’s team. The highlight of the night, however, came from Alexis Vega. His stunning long-range strike rocketed into the top left corner, sealing a 4-0 halftime lead.

Did Querétaro Get Away With It in Toluca?

Most of the second half was a formality. In order to save them for Saturday’s highly anticipated match between Toluca and América, Mohamed decided to rest important players like Paulinho, Herrera, and Vega. Toluca placed the cherry on top of Querétaro’s suffering with a fifth goal late in the game, despite these adjustments.

Display of Toluca’s Offensive Power

Following a 4-0 victory against Juárez, Toluca FC has now scored nine goals in its past two games. The squad is a major contender for the Liga MX title since their assault is blazing.

Querétaro, meanwhile, is still having trouble and is currently ranked close to the bottom. It appears to be getting harder for them to escape this issue with their existing team.

An Important Test Is Coming

Even if this win was simple, Toluca’s real test is still to come. The readiness of Mohamed’s team to compete at the top level will be put to the test in the next Toluca vs. América encounter. Against one of the top teams in the league, can the Red Devils continue to play well offensively?

Source: Mediotiempo