Guadalajara Chivas fans booed captain Luis Romo on Friday after a mistake that led to the opening goal in a 2-0 defeat to Querétaro. The midfielder lost possession in the 12th minute, a turnover that resulted in Ali Ávila's finish.
Romo immediately accepted responsibility for the error, raising his hand and continuing to play. The player extended his hand towards his teammates as an apology for the mistake, but whistles from a section of the stadium persisted every time he touched the ball.
Pressure from Enzo Giménez on Romo caused the loss of possession. The ball quickly found Ávila, who finished past goalkeeper Óscar Whalley. The captain's reaction was visible, covering his face with his hands after the goal.
The atmosphere in the stands became divided as the match progressed. While some supporters maintained their booing, others began to applaud Romo in a show of support.
The loss to Querétaro halts Chivas's positive momentum in Liga MX. The team entered the match as the second-placed side with 18 points after nine games, just one point behind leaders Toluca.
The red-and-white side now has time to work before their next fixture. The FIFA date forces a break, and Chivas will not return to action until October 11th, when they visit Atlas in the Clásico Tapatío. Their rival currently sits in fourth place, promising an intense derby. The full season schedule is available on our fixtures page.
For Friday's match, manager Fernando Gago could not call upon Raúl Rangel and Roberto Alvarado, who were away on international duty. The squad will look to rebuild confidence during this break, aiming to maintain their challenge at the top of the championship. The team has scored 17 goals and conceded 8 so far this season.
This story first appeared at Record MX
