Kevin Mier's Notable Performance as He Returns to Play 82 Days Before the North American World Cup
In the return of their goalkeeper, Colombian Kevin Mier, Cruz Azul rescued a 1-1 draw against Mazatlán this Friday, on the twelfth matchday of the Mexican Clausura 2026 tournament, which kicked off with Necaxa's 3-0 rout of Tijuana.
TL;DR
- Cruz Azul drew 1-1 with Mazatlán in the return of goalkeeper Kevin Mier.
- The draw moved Cruz Azul to 27 points, tying them with league leaders Guadalajara.
- Josué Ovalle scored for Mazatlán in the 48th minute, and Gabriel Fernández equalized for Cruz Azul in the 87th minute.
- This result extended Cruz Azul's unbeaten streak to 15 games across all competitions.
- Coach Nicolás Larcamón noted physical and mental fatigue due to a demanding schedule, highlighting the need for the upcoming recess.
- The article poses a question about Kevin Mier's chances of being selected for the Colombian national team for the 2026 World Cup.