In a thrilling penalty shootout, Tigres defeated Vancouver Whitecaps, in the round of 16 of the Leagues Cup 2023. The result of regular time ended in a 1-1 draw, so they decided on penalties. In this instance, the Mexican team prevailed 5-3 and advances to the next stage, where they will face Monterrey. Veselinovic missed for the American team. Gorriarán scored the decisive shot.
Tigres vs. Vancouver Whitecaps: confirmed lineups
- Tigres: Guzmán; Aquino (Garza, 82′), Pizarro, Samir, Angulo; Vigón (Córdova, 82′), Carioca (Pizzutto, 82′); Quiñones (Ibañez, 72′), Gorriarán, Lainez (Ordoñez, 62′); Gignac. Coach: Robert Dante Siboldi. Goal: (Gignac, 53′)
- Vancouver Whitecaps: Takaoka; Brown (Laborda, 55′), Blackmon, Veselinović; Cubas; Berhalter (Córdova, 72′), Raposo, Schöpf (Teibert, 80′), Vite; White and Gauld (Ahmed, 80′). Coach: Vanni Sartini. Goal: (Vite, 9′)