Tigres UANL Eliminate FC Cincinnati from Champions Cup
FC Cincinnati's Champions Cup run ended Tuesday night with a 3-1 loss to Tigres UANL at Estadio Universitario. Despite Evander's stunning 18th-minute goal, a brilliant individual effort set up by Luca Orellano, Tigres roared back with three unanswered goals in a 10-minute span to secure a 4-2 aggregate victory and advance to the quarterfinals.
A Heartbreaking Defeat
Cincinnati held the lead into halftime, but Tigres' Ozziel Herrera, Juan Brunetta, and Nicolás Ibáñez netted three goals between the 64th and 72nd minutes, crushing Cincinnati's hopes. This loss marks a 3-3-2 all-time record for FC Cincinnati against Liga MX opponents. Evander, however, continues to shine, contributing to four of Cincinnati's seven matches this season.
Looking Ahead
While disappointed, FC Cincinnati now shifts focus to MLS play. Their next match is Saturday, March 15th against Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium. The game airs on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, and fans can also listen locally on iHeart Media ESPN 1530 (English) and La Mega 101.5 FM (Spanish).
Key Match Details and Where to Watch
Tigres UANL 3 - 1 FC Cincinnati (4-2 agg.). The match was broadcast on various channels, including FS1, TUDN, and FuboTV. For those who missed it, highlights are widely available online.
Tigres' Triumph
Tigres' victory showcases their strength, especially their ability to overcome a deficit. Their comeback highlights the competitive nature of the Concacaf Champions Cup and the challenges faced by MLS teams competing against Liga MX giants.
Next up for Tigres: They will face the winner of the LA Galaxy and CS Herediano match in the quarterfinals.
Stay tuned for more updates on FC Cincinnati and their upcoming MLS matches!