Correcaminos UAT defeats champion Tepatitlán 3-1 in Apertura 2026

Correcaminos de la Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas (UAT) hosted defending Liga de Expansión MX champion Tepatitlán FC at Estadio Marte R. Gómez in Ciudad Victoria. After a preview highlighted Correcaminos' recent 3‑3 draw with Mineros de Zacatecas and the team's desire to break a winless home streak, the match unfolded with Tepatitlán taking a 1‑0 lead on a free‑kick by Edson Arévalo just before halftime.

Coach Gabriel “Místico” Pereyra made tactical adjustments in the second half. Bryan Mendoza equalised in the 83rd minute and scored again in stoppage time, while Juan Cantú added a late goal in the 90th minute, securing a 3‑1 victory for Correcaminos. The win gave the home side three points and moved them to four points in the Apertura 2026 standings, setting up their next fixture against Leones Negros.