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MEXICO CITY, Dec 7 (Reuters) - Toluca beat champions Santos Laguna 2-1 on Sunday to reach the final of the Mexican championship despite conceding a goal for the first time in nine games.
The Red Devils will face Cruz Azul in the two-leg final after their win at home in the semi-final second leg followed a goalless draw in the first match last week.
Edgar Castillo put the Santos ahead in the 26th minute after exchanging passes with Daniel Luduena, the first goal conceded by goalkeeper Hernan Cristante in 772 minutes' play.
Toluca quickly recovered from the blow and levelled one minute later with a goal by Edgar Duenas.
Chilean forward Hector Mancilla scored the winner four minutes before halftime after a one-two with Antonio Naelson.
Cruz Azul went through 4-2 on aggregate after drawing 1-1 away to Atlante on Saturday.
The goals came in the first 10 minutes as Cesar Villaluz fired Cruz Azul ahead and Venezuelan Giancarlo Maldonado replied for Atlante.
