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Sounders and Cruz Azul Draw in Tense CONCACAF Champions League Clash
Seattle, Washington – Seattle Sounders and Cruz Azul battled to a draw in a hard-fought Round of 16 CONCACAF Champions League match at Lumen Field. The match, played on March 6th at 3:30 AM, was a tense affair, highlighted by three yellow cards (one for Seattle and two for Cruz Azul).
While Cruz Azul controlled possession (56%), both teams had similar attacking efficiency. The Sounders managed 7 shots, with 1 on target, while Cruz Azul registered 7 shots, 2 of which were on goal. Corner kicks were also closely matched (1 for Seattle and 4 for Cruz Azul). Cruz Azul committed more fouls (16 to Seattle’s 11). Despite Cruz Azul’s territorial advantage, neither team could find the back of the net, leaving the tie wide open for the second leg. The referee for the match was Jesus Luna Guzman, Julio Cesar de Guatemala.
Substitutions seattle sounders: at minute 66 J. Ferreira came in and P. de La Vega went out., at minute 76 G. Minoungou came in and P. Arriola went out., at minute 87 P. Rothrock came in and A. Rusnak went out.
Substitutions cruz azul: at minute 67 B. Gamboa came in and M. Bogusz went out., at minute 87 L. Romero came in and A. Montano went out., at minute 90 A. Morales came in and G. Fernandez went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Seattle Sounders
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Cruz Azul
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