The Tigres de Monterrey won 1-0 against Puebla on Saturday during the 11th day of the Mexican championship. A success acquired thanks to their French center forward André-Pierre Gignac, author of a sumptuous free kick from more than 30 meters.
André-Pierre Gignac no longer needs to prove himself in Mexico. But on Saturday evening, the top scorer in the history of the Tigres further improved his stats in Liga MX and his popularity rating against Puebla (1-0). During a match without much fanfare played in the rain, the former OM center forward showed that at almost 39 years old, he must still be counted on. In the 16th minute, he converted a free kick from more than 30 meters with an exceptional strike.
Soon in the top 10 best scorers in the history of the Mexican championship
This 185th goal scored by “APG” in the Mexican championship since his arrival in 2015 (the fifth this season) will undoubtedly rank among the most beautiful in his collection. This masterpiece allows him to dream of joining the best scorers in the history of Liga MX.
He is only four goals away from overtaking Ricardo Pelaez (188 goals between 1985 and 2000) and entering the top 10 of the greatest goaleador in the Mexican championship. This goal from Gignac above all allowed the Monterrey team to win 1-0 against Puebla. After 11 days of the championship, the Tigres occupy 2nd place in the four-unit ranking of Cruz Azul.
