Apertura Week 17: San Luis 5, Toluca 1

San Luis ended the Apertura season on a positive note, routing Toluca 5-1 Saturday at Estadio Alfonso Lastras Ramirez.

Alfredo Moreno led the way with two goals, the game-winner in the 12th minute and a penalty kick in the 65th. Jose Joel Gonzalez opened the Gladiadores scoring in the third minute, off Ognacio Torres’ rebound. Ismael Blanco connected with a header just after the hour mark, and Wilmer Aguirre closed things out in the first minute of stoppage time.

Ivan Alonso saved the Diablos Rojos from a shutout in the 83rd minute, with his league-high 11th goal of the season.

San Luis finished in tenth place and two points out of Liguilla contention at 6-6-5 (24 pts). Thirteenth-place Toluca took 20 points from 17 games (4-8-5).

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Jaguares Earns 3-1 win over San Luis

Jaguares stopped its slide with a well-earned 3-1 win over visiting San Luis, with Jackson Martinez emerging as the hero for the Chiapas-based outfit. The Colombian forward netted twice in the first half – the first a composed finish from eight yards out and the second a one-on-one chance just before the half. Miguel Angel Martinez made it three just after the hour mark when he redirected a wickedly bending free kick while Alfredo Moreno finished off a well-worked move to get a consolation for San Luis. The result put a serious dent in San Luis' playoff hopes, but Jaguares moved back to third place, two points off the pace.

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Atlante and San Luis battle to a 1-1 draw in Cancun

Atlante and San Luis battled to a 1-1 draw in Cancun that saw both teams fall slightly off the pace in their pushes for a playoff spot. After a scoreless first half, Othoniel Arce finished things off after a storming run down the right from Ismael Blanco. However, San Luis was not able to hold on – Christian Sanchez was shown his second yellow card in the 81st minute and immediately following the expulsion, Juan Cuevas scored a free kick from a tight angle with the help of a wicked deflection to give his side a share of the points.

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Pachuca and San Luis play to a draw at Estadio Hidalgo

Pachuca played San Luis to a 1-1 draw Saturday at Estadio Hidalgo.

The game was decided within an eight-minute span of the first half. Michael Arroyo gave the Gladiadores a 1-0 advantage in the 36th minute, after goalkeeper Carlos Velasquez collided with defender Rogelio Chavez, and Enrique Esqueda countered for the Tuzos in the 44th, with a header off a Rogelio Chavez corner kick.

Pachuca (4-2-4) remain in a multi-team tie for seventh place at 14 points, two points ahead of San Luis (3-3-4).

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Jaime Lozano steers Morelia to second win

Jaime Lozano struck twice as Morelia came from behind to beat San Luis 3-2 on Sunday to secure its second victory in the Mexican Apertura championship.

Lozano scored in the 40th and with a 78th-minute penalty for Morelia, which won for the first time since the opening day of the tournament to move to seven points from seven games.

Michael Arroyo had earlier put San Luis ahead from the penalty spot in the 32nd, with Joao Rojas getting Morelia's other goal in the 41st. Ismael Franco scored a late second for San Luis just before the final whistle.

The match was postponed from earlier in the season.

Guadalajara leads the standings with 16 points.

Credit: FOX Sports

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San Luis F.C. Midfielder, Macnelly Torres, breaks foot

San Luis F.C. Midfielder, Macnelly Torres, suffered a broken foot during practice yesterday and his season might be in doubt. According to mediotiempo.com, San Luis will conduct a second test to decide whether the Colombian star will be released or allowed to remain with the team.

This would be a serious blow for the club as Torres was considered to be a major asset for Apertura 2011. Kevin McCauley at FMF State of Mind wrote,

 "One bad injury could send San Luis down towards relegation, while one major signing could put them securely into Liguilla. The loss of Torres would be absolutely massive for San Luis, and it's unrealistic that they'd be able to find a replacement at this point."

It is expected that the new test results will be ready tonight or early tomorrow.

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