March 15th, 2009 Xolos Program

This game in the Spring of 2009 was, in my mind, the turning point for Xolos fans. From this game forward, Xolos games were always at least 90% full if not sold out.

The Durango Scorpions (Alacranes) led the Xolos 2-0 in front of a sellout crowd I’d estimate at 16,000 (in the 13,333 seat stadium). The Xolos Raul Enriquez scored a goal just before halftime, halving the deficit.

In the second half things got wild with a lot of physical play but no goals in regulation. 4 minutes into extra time the referee awarded the Xolos a Penalty Kick which Enriquez buried to salvage a 2-2 tie. Durango went wild and both benches cleared as players were fighting all the way into the locker room. The fans went crazy too, booing and hissing at the Durango players as they melted down. Nobody messes with our guys!

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Related Links
– See Raul Enriquez’s Tying Goal and the subsequent brawl