Mexican team qualifies! América defeated Chicago Fire 1-0 at Toyota Park, during the round of 16 of the Leagues Cup. The match, crucial for the qualification of the 'Águilas', was dominated by the team from Liga MX. The goal was an own goal scored by Giménez (64') for América. With this victory, the Mexican team secured their place in the tournament's quarterfinals and joins the list of favorite clubs to win the cup.
Summary and lineups of América vs. Chicago Fire:
- América: L. Malagón; K. Álvarez, I. Reyes, S. Cáceres, S. Reyes (N. Araujo 97'); R. Sánchez (Red Card 94'), J. dos Santos, Á. Fidalgo; L. Suárez; A. Zendejas (B. Rodríguez 78') and J. Quiñones. Coach: André Jardine.
- Chicago Fire: C. Brady (S. Richey 70'); J. Dean (A. Souquet 74'), M. Pineda, C. Terán, M. Navarro; O. Doumbia, Own Goal: G. Giménez (F. Navarro 75'); X. Shaqiri, J. Torres (M. Haile 61'), B. Gutierrez; G. Koutsias (Kacper 61'). Coach: Frank Klopas.