Tigres UANL and New York City FC draw in a thrilling match
Tigres UANL and New York City FC drew 2-2 in a thrilling Round of 16 match of the 2024 Leagues Cup played at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey. The match was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams displaying dynamic attacking play and creating numerous scoring opportunities.
Tigres took the lead in the 18th minute thanks to a goal from G. Pizarro, who capitalized on an assist from Rafael Carioca to make it 1-0. However, the lead was short-lived as New York City FC equalized just two minutes later with a goal from M. Moralez assisted by A. Martinez.
In the second half, New York City FC took the lead in the 66th minute with a goal from S. Rodriguez, who also received an assist from M. Moralez. Tigres, however, did not give up and managed to tie the game in the 83rd minute with a goal from A. Gignac.
The match was characterized by intensity and physicality, with both teams committing numerous fouls and receiving yellow cards. The referee of the match, Keylor Herrera of Costa Rica, had to caution K. Parks, F. Gorriaran, C. McFarlane, T. Gray, and S. Rodriguez.
In the end, the 2-2 draw left both teams with chances of advancing to the next round of the Leagues Cup.
Substitutions tigres uanl: at minute 38 Joaquim came in and D. Reyes went out., at minute 61 D. Lainez came in and S. Cordova went out., at minute 61 J. Brunetta came in and J. Vigon went out., at minute 73 A. Gignac came in and J. Aquino went out.
Substitutions new york city fc: at minute 72 J. Haak came in and S. Tanasijevic went out., at minute 85 J. Fernandez came in and H. Wolf went out., at minute 85 M. Bakrar came in and A. Martinez went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Tigres UANL
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New York City FC
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