Goals from Andre-Pierre Gignac and Lucas Zelarayan sent Tigres into the Liga MX final following a 3-1 aggregate victory over Leon.
With Tigres holding a 1-0 advantage from the first leg, it was Leon who had the early pressure and the early goal.
A sublime long range half-volley from Luis Montes settled in the back of the net to put the aggregate score tied at 1-1.
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However, at the stroke of halftime, a Jorge Ivan Estrada pass allowed Andre-Pierre Gignac to advance inside the area and fire home the go-ahead goal.
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Gignac’s goal was shrouded in controversy as Leon felt there was an offside in the build-up.
Early in the second period, the visitors continued to press, and Luis Montes came close to grabbing a second with a looping shot from outside the box.
In the 70th minute, Tuca made a change, Lucas Zelarayan on for Ismael Sosa, and the Argentina made an immediate impact.
Jesus Duenas pulled a ball back for Zelarayan, who nodded home a curling shot past William Yarbrough. His cool finish decisively resolved matters and took the wind out of the visitors, sealing the tie in favor of the hosts.
#PorSiNoLoViste G⚽⚽L de Lucas Zelarayán@TigresOficial 2-1 @clubleonfc
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Tigres will now wait for the winner between Necaxa and Club America.