LAFC held off a fierce Columbus Crew comeback to advance to the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals, progressing with a 4-2 aggregate win despite a 2-1 loss at Lower.com Field on Tuesday.
The Crew, trailing 3-0 from the first leg, nearly turned the tie around. Jacen Russell-Rowe struck early in the 10th minute, followed by a goal from former LAFC forward Diego Rossi just before halftime.
The hosts continued to press, but Hugo Lloris delivered two crucial saves, including a dramatic goal-line stop, to preserve LAFC’s advantage.
Denis Bouanga puts a bow on the Round of 16 for @LAFC pic.twitter.com/h6IFD2k7lL
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) March 12, 2025
Denis Bouanga sealed the Black & Gold’s progression with a stoppage-time counterattack goal, ensuring LAFC move on to face either Inter Miami CF or Cavalier FC in the next round.
Tigres UANL 3, FC Cincinnati 1 (4-2 agg.)
FC Cincinnati took an early lead through Evander’s stunning 18th-minute strike, but Tigres UANL responded with three unanswered goals after halftime.
Ozziel Herrera equalized in the 64th minute, followed by quick-fire strikes from Juan Brunetta and Nicolás Ibañez to complete the Liga MX side’s comeback and eliminate Cincinnati.
Luca Orellano sets it up for Evander to give Cincy the lead over Tigres! 🔥@fccincinnati pic.twitter.com/ubcdmXn4Cg
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) March 12, 2025
Cruz Azul 4, Seattle Sounders 1 (4-1 agg.)
Seattle Sounders FC exited the tournament after a heavy 4-1 loss at Cruz Azul. A scoreless first leg left the tie open, but Charly Rodríguez and Ángel Sepúlveda put the hosts in control before Danny Musovski pulled one back for Seattle.
Any hopes of a comeback were dashed as Luka Romero and Jorge Sánchez added late goals for Cruz Azul, sealing Seattle’s elimination. Injuries to Jordan Morris and Paul Arriola further compounded a disappointing night for the Sounders.
Seattle takes one back!
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) March 12, 2025
Away goal tiebreaker makes things interesting 👀@SoundersFC pic.twitter.com/bCvwdcyKje
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