Tigres UANL defeated FC Cincinnati 3-1 (4-2 aggregate) in the Concacaf Champions Cup, eliminating Cincinnati. Despite an early Cincinnati goal, Tigres rallied for victory and advance to the quarterfinals.


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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!

FAQ

Tigres UANL defeated FC Cincinnati with a 3-1 victory in the second leg, securing a 4-2 aggregate win. Despite an early Cincinnati goal, Tigres rallied to claim the victory and advance.

The match was part of the Concacaf Champions Cup (also known as the CCL), a premier club tournament in North and Central America and the Caribbean. It's considered the equivalent of the Champions League in Europe.

Tigres' victory is a significant upset, as they eliminated the MLS representative, FC Cincinnati, and advanced to the quarterfinals of the Concacaf Champions Cup. This puts them one step closer to winning the prestigious title.

The final aggregate score was 4-2 in favor of Tigres UANL. This means that across both legs of the tie, Tigres scored four goals while Cincinnati managed only two.

The exact date and opponent for Tigres' next Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal match haven't been announced yet. Keep an eye on official Concacaf and Tigres UANL channels for updates on the schedule.

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