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Galaxy and Tigres Play to a Draw in Intense CONCACAF Champions League Match
Carson, California – The Los Angeles Galaxy and Tigres UANL played to a draw in a thrilling CONCACAF Champions League quarter-final match at Dignity Health Sports Park. Despite Tigres holding a greater possession percentage (54%), the Galaxy displayed strong defensive effectiveness, limiting the Mexicans’ clear scoring chances.
Tigres generated a total of 17 shots, 4 of them on target, while the Galaxy responded with 7 shots, 2 on target. Both teams had 3 corner kicks. Discipline was tested, with the Galaxy committing 10 fouls and Tigres 8, resulting in one yellow card for each team (Parente for the Galaxy and Angulo for Tigres).
The match, officiated by Kwinsi Williams of Trinidad and Tobago, was characterized by its intensity and commitment from both sides. While the final score reflects a draw, the difference in the number of shots reflects the offensive pressure exerted by Tigres, who, despite their territorial dominance, couldn’t overcome the Galaxy’s defensive resilience. The result leaves the tie wide open for the second leg.
Substitutions los angeles galaxy: at minute 32 Zanka came in and M. Yoshida went out., at minute 46 Matheus Nascimento came in and J. Paintsil went out., at minute 72 J. Aude came in and J. Nelson went out., at minute 90 M. Berry came in and C. Ramirez went out., at minute 90 T. Lepley came in and D. Fagundez went out.
Substitutions tigres uanl: at minute 62 Romulo came in and Rafael Carioca went out., at minute 74 O. Herrera came in and U. Antuna went out., at minute 89 M. Flores came in and N. Ibanez went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Los Angeles Galaxy
Tigres UANL
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