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Tigres UANL Mounts Comeback to Defeat FC Cincinnati in Thrilling Concacaf Champions League Match
Monterrey, Mexico – Estadio Universitario hosted a thrilling encounter between Tigres UANL and FC Cincinnati in the first leg of the Concacaf Champions League Round of 16. Despite clear dominance from the home side, holding 68% possession and unleashing 14 shots (8 on target), the match was far from a comfortable victory.
FC Cincinnati took the lead in the 18th minute through a goal by Evander, assisted by Luciano Orellano. However, Tigres UANL showcased their offensive prowess in the second half. O. Herrera equalized in the 64th minute, assisted by J. Brunetta. Brunetta then scored himself in the 69th minute, assisted by Herrera, to give Tigres the lead. Finally, Nicolás Ibáñez sealed the victory with a goal in the 72nd minute, assisted by Gorriarán.
FC Cincinnati, with only 32% possession and 4 shots (only one on target), proved ineffective in attack and received two yellow cards. Tigres UANL, on the other hand, committed 19 fouls but maintained discipline without receiving any cautions. The match was officiated by Hector Martinez from El Salvador. The final score: Tigres 3, FC Cincinnati 1. The victory gives Tigres a significant advantage heading into the second leg.
Substitutions tigres uanl: at minute 46 F. Gorriaran came in and S. Cordova went out., at minute 61 O. Herrera came in and M. Flores went out., at minute 90 B. Parra came in and N. Ibanez went out.
Substitutions fc cincinnati: at minute 58 Y. Kubo came in and P. Bucha went out., at minute 81 Sergio Santos came in and K. Denkey went out., at minute 81 C. Baird came in and L. Orellano went out., at minute 87 G. Valenzuela came in and Evander went out., at minute 87 A. Powell came in and D. Yedlin went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Tigres UANL
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