Tigres UANL Sends FC Cincinnati Packing
Okay, so, Tuesday night wasn't exactly what FC Cincinnati fans were hoping for. Their Champions Cup dream came to a screeching halt with a 3-1 loss against Tigres UANL at their home stadium, Estadio Universitario. Evander's goal in the 18th minute? Absolutely stunning. A brilliant solo run, set up by Luca Orellano, gave Cincinnati an early lead, and for a while, it felt like anything was possible. Honestly, who saw that coming?
But then… things changed. Tigres, they're a powerhouse, you know? And they showed it.
A Rough Second Half
Cincinnati held onto that lead going into halftime. But then, bam! Tigres scored three unanswered goals in a crazy 10-minute stretch, between the 64th and 72nd minutes. Ozziel Herrera, Juan Brunetta, and Nicolás Ibáñez all found the back of the net. It was a crushing blow, a real gut punch for Cincinnati. You know how sometimes things just spiral? That's what it felt like. This loss puts their all-time record against Liga MX opponents at 3-3-2.
Evander, though? He continues to be a bright spot for Cincinnati, contributing to four of their seven goals this season. The guy's a star.
Back to MLS Play
It's disappointing, for sure, but it's back to business for FC Cincinnati. They're shifting their focus to MLS play, and their next big game is Saturday, March 15th, against Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium. You can catch the action on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, or listen live locally on iHeart Media ESPN 1530 (English) and La Mega 101.5 FM (Spanish).
The Match Recap & Where to Watch (or Rewatch!)
The final score: Tigres UANL 3 - 1 FC Cincinnati (4-2 aggregate). If you missed the game, it aired on FS1, TUDN, and FuboTV. Highlights are all over the internet, too – easily findable.
Tigres' Impressive Comeback
Tigres’ win really highlighted their strength, their ability to dig deep and claw their way back from a deficit. It showcases the intense competition in the Concacaf Champions Cup and the significant challenge MLS teams face when going up against Liga MX giants. It was a pretty impressive display of skill and resilience from Tigres.
What's Next for Tigres? They'll be facing the winner of the LA Galaxy and CS Herediano match in the quarterfinals. That's going to be a tough one!
So yeah, it wasn’t the result Cincinnati fans were hoping for, but there’s always the next game. Stay tuned for more updates on FC Cincinnati and their upcoming MLS matches!
