Seattle Sounders defeat Pumas in a dominant performance
Seattle, Washington – The Seattle Sounders showcased their dominance at home, defeating U.N.A.M. Pumas 4-0 in a Leagues Cup Round of 16 match. The game was intense, with both teams fighting for victory, but the Sounders proved more effective in attack.
The first goal came in the 32nd minute when P. Rothrock capitalized on a pass from A. Rusnak to open the scoring. The second goal arrived in the 58th minute, with J. Morris also finding the back of the net thanks to an assist from A. Rusnak. The third goal came in the 71st minute when A. Rusnak converted a penalty kick. The fourth and final goal arrived in the 90th minute, again from J. Morris via penalty.
The match was marked by several yellow cards, with 4 for Seattle and 5 for Pumas. Pumas finished the game down a man after L. Magallan received a red card in the 90th minute.
Despite the loss, Pumas had more possession (57%) and took 10 shots on goal, but they were unable to capitalize on any of those opportunities. Seattle Sounders, on the other hand, had 43% possession, took 4 shots on goal, and scored 4 goals.
The victory gives the Seattle Sounders a place in the Leagues Cup quarterfinals.
Substitutions u.n.a.m. – pumas: at minute 46 I. Pussetto came in and U. Rivas went out., at minute 46 R. Ergas came in and P. Bennevendo went out., at minute 68 R. Funes Mori came in and G. Martinez went out., at minute 82 A. Avila came in and J. Ruvalcaba went out.
Substitutions seattle sounders: at minute 82 D. Leyva came in and O. Vargas went out., at minute 83 R. Baker-Whiting came in and A. Rusnak went out., at minute 83 J. Bell came in and Nouhou went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Seattle Sounders
U.N.A.M. – Pumas
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