Leon keep up chase, Puebla draw

Leon have kept the pressure on Tijuana at the top of Mexico'sApertura with a strong 3-2 win at Atlante.

Nelson Maz netted after two minutes and doubled the lead on the half hour mark.

Atlante pulled a goal back early in the second half through Cristian Maidana, but Leon restored their two-goal lead less than two minutes later through Carlos Pena.

The Cancun side replied again through Esteban Paredes in the 90th minute, but ran out of time to find an equaliser.

The result sets up a thrilling conclusion with Leon now just a point off top position with one round of matches to play.

Toluca are alongside Leon and Club America on 30 points , but they missed the chance to take over at the top with a goalless home draw with Morelia.

At the other end of the table, Puebla twice came from behind to earn a draw away to fellow strugglers Atlas.

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