In the semifinals of the CONCACAF Champions League, Tigres UANL will host the Vancouver Whitecaps at the Estadio Universitario this Tuesday, March 14, 2017 (7:00 PM Pacific). Both teams have been important in their respective leagues and should give a good match.
Tigres UANL is slowly but surely resurging in the Liga MX competition now with 11 points, only a point away from a playoff spot. Tigres did defeat Pumas UNAM in the quarterfinals of the competition to get to this semi-final match. The global score of the fixture was an impressive 4-1 score for Tigres, drawing 1-1 in the first leg at home and defeating Pumas 3-0 away from home in the second leg.
Eduardo Vargas and Luis Quinones provided a goal each in this match-up and Jürgen Damm scored two goals as well. The felines do possess one of the most impressive teams on the continent and are a favorite to reach the final and win the championship.
Vancouver is off to a slow start in the MLS with a loss and a draw in the first two matches. The loss for the Whitecaps was a tough 3-2 game against San Jose, while the draw was a 0-0 encounter against Philadelphia. Vancouver advanced to the semifinals of the competition by defeating MLS team, New York Red Bulls.
The global score of the fixture was a 3-1 score in favor of the Whitecaps, first drawing to Red Bulls 1-1 away from home and then defeating them 2-0 at home. The MLS side should have a good fight in this match but may struggle against a very strong Tigres’ squad.
How to Watch Tigres UANL vs Vancouver Whitecaps
The Tigres UANL vs Vancouver Whitecaps match will be broadcast this Tuesday, March 14 at 7:00 PM Pacific:
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