Match report
Vancouver Whitecaps Defeat Deportivo Saprissa 2-0 in CONCACAF Champions League
Vancouver Whitecaps
2–0
FT
Deportivo Saprissa
Feb 28, 2025
The Vancouver Whitecaps delivered a convincing 2-0 victory over Deportivo Saprissa in a crucial CONCACAF Champions League match. B. White was the hero for the Whitecaps, scoring both goals in the second half to secure the win. Deportivo Saprissa struggled to find their footing after an early yellow card, and despite several substitutions, they couldn't overcome the deficit.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Vancouver Whitecaps 2-0 Deportivo Saprissa
- • B. White scored both goals (46', 90')
- • David Guzmán received a yellow card for Deportivo Saprissa at 26'
- • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, with Vancouver Whitecaps making 5 substitutions compared to Deportivo Saprissa's 3
Lineups
Vancouver Whitecaps
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 Y. Takaoka (G)
- 2 M. Laborda (D)
- 15 B. Utvik (D)
- 33 T. Blackmon (D)
- 3 S. Adekugbe (D)
- 45 P. Vite (M)
- 13 R. Priso (M)
- 16 S. Berhalter (M)
- 7 J. Nelson (F)
- 24 B. White (F)
- 22 A. Ahmed (F)
Substitutes
- 26 J. Ngando
- 25 R. Gauld
- 20 A. Cubas
- 18 É. Ocampo
- 4 R. Veselinović
- 19 D. Kreilach
- 52 N. Fleuriau Chateau
- 32 I. Boehmer
- 28 T. Johnson
- 30 A. Zendejas
- 59 J. Badwal
- 12 Belal Halbouni
Deportivo Saprissa
Formation: 5-4-1
Starting XI
- 18 E. Alvarado (G)
- 7 J. Valverde (D)
- 16 E. Anderson (D)
- 21 F. Escobar (D)
- 19 R. Bolaños (D)
- 5 J. Mora (D)
- 20 M. Torres (M)
- 25 S. Acuña (M)
- 8 D. Guzmán (M)
- 14 A. Rodríguez (M)
- 4 K. Waston (F)
Substitutes
- 28 G. Torres
- 15 D. Vega
- 24 O. Sinclair
- 39 A. Barahona
- 50 J. López
- 33 K. Myrie
- 30 D. Sequeira
- 36 D. Palmer
- 17 Y. Hernández
- 13 I. Alfaro
- 42 S. Taylor
- 37 G. Vivi
Timeline
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26' Deportivo Saprissa Card · Yellow CardDavid Guzmán
Foul
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46' Vancouver Whitecaps Goal · Normal GoalB. White · Assist: J. Nelson
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61' Deportivo Saprissa subst · Substitution 1Off: Ryan Bolaños · On: G. Torres
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61' Deportivo Saprissa subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Rodríguez · On: D. Vega
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63' Vancouver Whitecaps subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Priso · On: J. Ngando
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63' Vancouver Whitecaps subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Nelson · On: R. Gauld
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75' Vancouver Whitecaps subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Vite · On: A. Cubas
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76' Vancouver Whitecaps subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Adekugbe · On: É. Ocampo
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82' Vancouver Whitecaps subst · Substitution 5Off: B. Utvik · On: R. Veselinović
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90'+1 Vancouver Whitecaps Goal · Normal GoalB. White
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90' Deportivo Saprissa subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Acuña · On: Orlando Sinclair
Match Stats
| Stat | Vancouver Whitecaps | Deportivo Saprissa |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 88% | 77% |
| Offsides | 3 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 16 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 583 | 321 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 1 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 10 |
| Possession | 64% | 36% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 513 | 246 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 9 |
| Saves | 1 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early yellow card given to David Guzmán in the 26th minute shifted the momentum towards Vancouver Whitecaps, leading to their first goal by B. White at 46'
- ▸ The second goal by B. White in the 90th minute sealed the victory for Vancouver Whitecaps, ensuring a strong performance in the CONCACAF Champions League