World news – USA – All heart: LAFC 1, Tigres 2

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LAFC had a chance to win the 2020 Concacaf Champions League Final, but a late Andre-Pierre Gignac winner gave Tigres UANL the Continental Prize with a 2-1 win on Tuesday at Exploria Stadium in Orlando.

In a reversal from LAFC’s earlier CCL games, they took the lead in this game but couldn’t hold off as Tigres scored two unanswered goals to win the game and ultimately the Champions League for the first time.

The only change to the LAFC starting XI was Latif Blessing in place of the suspended Eduard Atuesta. Tigres played an unchanged line-up even though Gignac and Javier Aquino had possible injury doubts (although it was no surprise they were in the game). .

It seemed like Blessing had in 17th. Minute after a cage-like start both teams took a penalty, but the referee waived the claim and the game continued.

Carlos Vela had a free kick at a promising point but his attempt sailed over the gate.

In the middle of the first half, Diego Rossi sat at the ball right in front of the penalty area, dribbled for space and let a shot fly, but this too went over the mark and did not test Tigres goalkeeper Nahuel Guzman.

The fouls piled up as halftime approached and Tigres appeared frustrated that LAFC could stay with them in the game.

The first half ended goalless. Tigres had the greatest possession of the ball, but LAFC were four to one ahead. Each team had 13 fouls in the first 45, but the referee was reluctant to give yellow cards and there were none.

The intensity increased in the 2nd. Half, but it was a more even game. Both teams were getting closer to the goal but were unable to achieve a breakthrough. Vela had a chance to counterattack early in the second half, but after making contact his chip attempt was far from the post.

LAFC took place in the 61st. Minute paydirt when Diego Rossi was set up at the far post by Mark-Anthony Kaye and his delicate chip appeared in the gate to give the black-gold the lead.

. ⚽ Goal from Diego Rossi! ⚽ @TigresOficial 0-1 @LAFC | # SCCL2020 picture. Twitter. com / 1rNecLrAn7

Francisco Ginella came in 67. Minute for LAFC into play, instead of Jose Cifuentes who had another major shift.

From there, Tigres took the initiative, as expected, and found 72. Minute equalization. Hugo Ayala’s header from a corner almost cleared Mark-Anthony Kaye off the line, but it just splashed through and crossed the line.

After the equalizer, Tigres stayed on the front foot and had better possession. In the 84. In the minute, Andre-Pierre Gignac scored a hit with a one-timer after a feed from Luis Rodriguez.

Brian Rodriguez stepped into the 88. Minute for the first time this CCL week when he was desperate and Jesus Murillo was eliminated.

LAFC played well but they faded after their goal and Tigres’ superiority prevailed in the end. I think LAFC can absolutely keep their heads up for an overall well played game and they will no doubt be disappointed if they lose, but they really are incredibly close to winning it all. That loss will sting, but all they have to do is work to win the next trophy they can.

What a ride in 2020. Thanks to LAFC for literally getting it to the point and everyone who went through this season.

FC Los Angeles, UANL Tigres, Concacaf Champions League, André-Pierre Gignac, Carlos Vela, Diego Rossi