Match report

FC Cincinnati 1-1 Tigres UANL: A Thrilling Draw in CONCACAF Champions League

FC Cincinnati
FC Cincinnati
1–1
FT
Tigres UANL
Tigres UANL
Mar 4, 2025

FC Cincinnati held off a spirited Tigres UANL side to secure a 1-1 draw in their CONCACAF Champions League match. The game was characterized by early goals from P. Bucha for FC Cincinnati and N. Ibáñez for Tigres UANL. Both teams showed resilience and tactical acumen, making for an engaging encounter.

Key Facts

  • • FC Cincinnati scored first through P. Bucha (3') with an assist from K. Denkey.
  • • Tigres UANL equalized quickly with a goal from N. Ibáñez (17') assisted by S. Córdova.
  • • K. Denkey (54') and T. Hadebe (72') received yellow cards for FC Cincinnati.
  • • O. Nwobodo (88') also received a yellow card for FC Cincinnati.
  • • Jesus Garza (79') received a yellow card for Tigres UANL.

Lineups

FC Cincinnati

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 18 R. Celentano (G)
  • 3 G. Flores (D)
  • 12 M. Robinson (D)
  • 16 T. Hadebe (D)
  • 91 D. Yedlin (M)
  • 5 O. Nwobodo (M)
  • 20 P. Bucha (M)
  • 29 L. Engel (M)
  • 10 Evander (F)
  • 7 Y. Kubo (F)
  • 9 K. Denkey (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 L. Orellano
  • 17 Sergio Santos
  • 11 C. Baird
  • 35 K. Mboma Dem
  • 2 A. Powell
  • 37 S. Jimenez
  • 4 N. Hagglund
  • 13 E. Louro
  • 27 T. Anunga
  • 25 P. Walters
  • 49 P. Mangione
  • 19 S. Chirilă

Tigres UANL

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Guzmán (G)
  • 20 J. Aquino (D)
  • 2 Joaquim (D)
  • 4 J. Purata (D)
  • 27 J. Angulo (D)
  • 14 J. Garza
  • 11 J. Brunetta (M)
  • 5 Rafael Carioca (M)
  • 24 M. Flores (M)
  • 17 S. Córdova (F)
  • 9 N. Ibáñez (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 U. Antuna
  • 6 J. Vigón
  • 34 B. Parra
  • 28 F. Ordóñez
  • 35 O. Rodríguez
  • 32 V. Loroña
  • 31 F. Tapia
  • 25 F. Rodríguez
  • 30 R. Fulgencio
  • 21 E. Pizzuto
  • 15 E. Tercero

Timeline

  1. FC Cincinnati
    3' FC Cincinnati Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Bucha · Assist: K. Denkey
  2. Tigres UANL
    17' Tigres UANL Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Ibáñez · Assist: S. Córdova
  3. FC Cincinnati
    54' FC Cincinnati Card · Yellow Card
    K. Denkey

    Foul

  4. Tigres UANL
    65' Tigres UANL subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Córdova · On: U. Antuna
  5. FC Cincinnati
    72' FC Cincinnati Card · Yellow Card
    T. Hadebe

    Foul

  6. Tigres UANL
    78' Tigres UANL subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Flores · On: J. Vigón
  7. Tigres UANL
    79' Tigres UANL Card · Yellow Card
    Jesus Garza

    Foul

  8. FC Cincinnati
    81' FC Cincinnati subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Yedlin · On: Sergio Santos
  9. FC Cincinnati
    87' FC Cincinnati subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Evander · On: C. Baird
  10. FC Cincinnati
    88' FC Cincinnati Card · Yellow Card
    O. Nwobodo

    Foul

  11. Tigres UANL
    89' Tigres UANL subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Rafael Carioca · On: B. Parra

Match Stats

Stat FC Cincinnati Tigres UANL
Fouls 12 18
Pass Accuracy 84% 85%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 6
Corners 2 2
Total Passes 476 546
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 3 0
Shots on Target 5 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 401 463
Shots Inside Box 4 3
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 8 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ P. Bucha's early goal (3') put FC Cincinnati ahead, giving them early momentum.
  • ▸ N. Ibáñez's equalizer (17') for Tigres UANL quickly leveled the match, maintaining the competitive balance.
  • ▸ Yellow cards for K. Denkey and T. Hadebe for FC Cincinnati (54' and 72') impacted their defensive stability.