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Paulinho, former Sporting player, was once again decisive for Toluca by scoring the goal that secured victory and a comeback against Juarez, 2-1, in the first leg of the quarter-finals of the Apertura, in Liga MX, played from Wednesday to Thursday night.

The reigning champion fell behind just three minutes in, when Murilo opened the scoring for Juarez. Toluca's response came only in the second half: Briseño equalized at 56 minutes and, shortly after, at 65', Paulinho completed the turnaround with a subtle deflection between two defenders, reaching 13 goals in 15 games in this edition of the championship.

With this goal, Paulinho also extended his scoring streak against Juarez, a team he has scored against in the last four consecutive encounters. The Portuguese forward now has 32 goals in 41 matches this calendar year and continues to seek more.

With the advantage in the tie, the second leg is played on November 30 and the former Sporting player continues to try to impress Roberto Martínez, who has already admitted that the forward is on the list of names that may soon deserve an opportunity in the National Team.

At Sporting, Paulinho played a total of 145 games with the green and white stripes. During the three and a half seasons he spent at Alvalade, the former 'number 20' of the lions scored 53 goals, made 21 assists, and won a Super Cup, a League Cup, and two National Championships.

Check out the goal:

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