Match report

Vancouver Whitecaps Hold Off Monterrey 1-1 in CONCACAF Champions League

Vancouver Whitecaps

1–1

Monterrey

Mar 6, 2025

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Match

Mar 6, 2025 · FT

Monterrey

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In a tightly contested CONCACAF Champions League match, the Vancouver Whitecaps held off Monterrey to secure a 1-1 draw. Despite early setbacks and multiple player substitutions, the Whitecaps managed to equalize in the 86th minute with a goal from Belal Halbouni, setting the stage for a dramatic finish.

Key Facts

• Final Score: Vancouver Whitecaps 1–1 Monterrey
• Goal for Vancouver: Belal Halbouni (86')
• Goal for Monterrey: R. de la Rosa (25')
• Substitutions for Vancouver Whitecaps: J. Nelson, T. Johnson, D. Ríos, R. Priso, P. Vite
• Substitutions for Monterrey: L. Basulto, R. Chávez, L. Ocampos, I. Fimbres, G. Berterame

Lineups

Vancouver Whitecaps

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

32 I. Boehmer (G)
18 É. Ocampo (D)
12 Belal Halbouni (D)
4 R. Veselinović (D)
2 M. Laborda (D)
16 S. Berhalter (M)
13 R. Priso (M)
26 J. Ngando (M)
25 R. Gauld (F)
14 D. Ríos (F)
7 J. Nelson (F)

Substitutes

22 A. Ahmed
28 T. Johnson
24 B. White
20 A. Cubas
45 P. Vite
1 Y. Takaoka
33 T. Blackmon
50 M. Anchor
19 D. Kreilach
27 G. Bovalina
52 N. Fleuriau Chateau
59 J. Badwal

Monterrey

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

1 E. Andrada (G)
14 É. Aguirre (D)
32 T. Leone (D)
15 H. Moreno (D)
21 L. Reyes (D)
5 F. Ambríz (M)
8 Óliver Torres (M)
25 N. Deossa (M)
11 A. Alvarado (M)
19 J. Cortizo (M)
31 R. de la Rosa (F)

Substitutes

36 L. Basulto
2 R. Chávez
29 L. Ocampos
37 I. Fimbres
7 G. Berterame
3 G. Arteaga
22 L. Cárdenas
10 Sergio Canales
38 F. Valenzuela
33 S. Medina
24 C. Ramos
30 J. Rodríguez

Timeline

5' Vancouver Whitecaps subst · Substitution 1

Off: J. Nelson · On: A. Ahmed
7' Monterrey Card · Yellow Card

F. Ambríz

Foul
13' Vancouver Whitecaps Card · Yellow Card

Mathías Laborda

Foul
25' Monterrey Goal · Normal Goal

R. de la Rosa · Assist: É. Aguirre
37' Monterrey Card · Yellow Card

J. Cortizo

Foul
46' Vancouver Whitecaps subst · Substitution 2

Off: Mathías Laborda · On: T. Johnson
54' Monterrey Card · Yellow Card

Héctor Moreno

Argument
55' Monterrey Card · Yellow Card

L. Reyes

Foul
60' Vancouver Whitecaps subst · Substitution 3

Off: D. Ríos · On: B. White
60' Monterrey subst · Substitution 1

Off: J. Cortizo · On: L. Basulto
60' Monterrey subst · Substitution 2

Off: É. Aguirre · On: R. Chávez
72' Monterrey subst · Substitution 3

Off: R. de la Rosa · On: L. Ocampos
72' Monterrey subst · Substitution 4

Off: Óliver Torres · On: I. Fimbres
77' Vancouver Whitecaps Card · Yellow Card

S. Berhalter

Foul
77' Vancouver Whitecaps subst · Substitution 4

Off: R. Priso · On: A. Cubas
77' Vancouver Whitecaps subst · Substitution 5

Off: S. Berhalter · On: P. Vite
84' Vancouver Whitecaps Card · Yellow Card

B. White

Argument
85' Monterrey subst · Substitution 5

Off: A. Alvarado · On: G. Berterame
86' Vancouver Whitecaps Goal · Normal Goal

Belal Halbouni · Assist: R. Gauld

Match Stats

Stat	Vancouver Whitecaps	Monterrey
Fouls	17	12
Pass Accuracy	88%	77%
Offsides	3	0
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	21	7
Corners	15	1
Total Passes	563	309
Yellow Cards	3	4
Blocked Shots	6	2
Shots on Target	6	3
xG	—	—
Shots off Target	9	2
Possession	65%	35%
Goals Prevented	—	—
Accurate Passes	494	237
Shots Inside Box	17	1
Saves	2	5
Shots Outside Box	4	6

Key Match Notes

▸ Monterrey took the lead in the 25th minute with a goal from R. de la Rosa, putting pressure on the Vancouver Whitecaps.
▸ Vancouver Whitecaps leveled the score in the 86th minute with a goal from Belal Halbouni, ensuring a draw and keeping their hopes alive in the CONCACAF Champions League.