Champions Cup | Columbus 1-1 Tigres | Quarterfinals ConcaChampions 2024

Game Highlights: Columbus Crew 🆚 Tigres Columbus Crew SC opened their 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup Quarterfinal series with Tigres UANL with a 1-1 first leg draws on Tuesday night at Field in Columbus, Ohio. Jacen Russell-Rowe sparked an immediate offensive effort from the MLS Cup champions in the 2’ but the Tigres defense deflected an early chance inside the box. Marcelo Flores was explosive for the Mexican outfit in the 7’, dribbling into the left side of the box after connecting with a long cross from Juan Brunetta, but the attempt was stopped by Crew defender Mohamed Farsi. Marino Hinestroza dribbled into the penalty area in the 17’, playing the give and go off Yaw Yeboah, but the attempt went across the face of goal to the benefit of the visitors. Andre-Pierre Gignac headed in the opening goal in the 18’ thanks to a pinpoint service from Diego Lainez. The Frenchman extended his all-time tally to 19 goals in Concacaf club play. Russell-Rowe