Match report
Seattle Sounders Defeat Antigua GFC 3-1 in CONCACAF Champions League
Antigua GFC
1–3
FT
Seattle Sounders
Feb 20, 2025
The Seattle Sounders demonstrated their supremacy in the CONCACAF Champions League by defeating Antigua GFC 3-1. Despite conceding an early goal, the Sounders' resilience and tactical flexibility allowed them to take control of the match. Notable scorers for Seattle included P. Arriola, P. de la Vega, and A. Rusnák, while Antigua GFC's only goal came from Ó. Santis.
Key Facts
- • P. Arriola scored the first goal for Seattle Sounders in the 3rd minute
- • Ó. Santis equalized for Antigua GFC at the 24th minute
- • P. de la Vega restored Seattle's lead in the 61st minute
- • A. Rusnák sealed the victory for Seattle in the 90th+5 minute
- • Antigua GFC had three players receive yellow cards: Cristian Hernández, José Gálvez, and Ó. Santis
Lineups
Antigua GFC
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 31 L. Morán (G)
- 5 J. Gálvez (D)
- 21 A. Robinson (D)
- 12 J. Ardón (D)
- 2 K. Grijalva (D)
- 8 C. Hernández (M)
- 6 J. Rosales (M)
- 17 Ó. Castellanos (M)
- 18 Ó. Santis (F)
- 13 D. Bradley (F)
- 99 Romário Luiz (F)
Substitutes
- 16 D. Santis
- 9 F. Apaolaza
- 19 J. Espinoza
- 77 R. Flores
- 26 D. Fernández
- 7 J. Franco
- 98 E. Sican
- 4 G. Carbonell
- 54 S. Sagastume
- 33 H. Prillwitz
- 30 B. de León
- 15 S. Díaz
Seattle Sounders
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 24 S. Frei (G)
- 16 A. Roldan (D)
- 28 Y. Gómez (D)
- 25 J. Ragen (D)
- 5 N. Tolo (D)
- 18 O. Vargas (M)
- 7 C. Roldan (M)
- 10 P. de la Vega (M)
- 9 J. Ferreira (M)
- 17 P. Arriola (M)
- 13 J. Morris (F)
Substitutes
- 11 A. Rusnák
- 14 P. Rothrock
- 19 D. Musovski
- 93 G. Minoungou
- 6 João Paulo
- 3 T. Sousa
- 29 J. Castro
- 33 C. Baker
- 39 S. Hawkins
- 75 D. Leyva
- 26 A. Thomas
- 15 J. Bell
Timeline
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3' Seattle Sounders Goal · Normal GoalP. Arriola · Assist: J. Ferreira
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10' Antigua GFC Card · Yellow CardCristian Hernández
Foul
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24' Antigua GFC Goal · Normal GoalÓ. Santis · Assist: Romário Luiz
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35' Antigua GFC Card · Yellow CardJosé Gálvez
Foul
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46' Antigua GFC subst · Substitution 1Off: José Gálvez · On: D. Santis
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61' Seattle Sounders Goal · Normal GoalP. de la Vega · Assist: O. Vargas
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67' Seattle Sounders subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Ferreira · On: A. Rusnák
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67' Seattle Sounders subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Arriola · On: P. Rothrock
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68' Antigua GFC subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Bradley · On: F. Apaolaza
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68' Antigua GFC subst · Substitution 3Off: Ó. Castellanos · On: J. Espinoza
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73' Antigua GFC subst · Substitution 4Off: Romário Luiz · On: R. Flores
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76' Seattle Sounders subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Morris · On: D. Musovski
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76' Seattle Sounders subst · Substitution 4Off: P. de la Vega · On: G. Minoungou
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81' Antigua GFC Card · Yellow CardÓ. Santis
Foul
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85' Seattle Sounders subst · Substitution 5Off: C. Roldan · On: João Paulo
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90'+1 Seattle Sounders Card · Yellow CardNouhou Tolo
Foul
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90'+5 Seattle Sounders Goal · Normal GoalA. Rusnák · Assist: G. Minoungou
Match Stats
| Stat | Antigua GFC | Seattle Sounders |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 73% | 79% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 9 |
| Corners | 7 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 347 | 505 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 3 |
| Possession | 42% | 58% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 254 | 401 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 5 |
| Saves | 1 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Seattle Sounders took the lead early with a goal from P. Arriola in the 3rd minute, setting the tone for the match
- ▸ Antigua GFC equalized through Ó. Santis in the 24th minute, but Seattle's strong substitutions and strategic play maintained their control and secured the win