Columbus Crew vs. Tigres, first leg of the Concachampions quarterfinals

After three delays in the start time of the game due to thunderstorms, the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup where he faced Columbus Crew against the Tigers of the Liga MX in a match that was more competitive than expected for the Aztec squad.

The Mexican team took the lead on the scoreboard in the 18th minute with a header by the Frenchman, and from then on the feline team was more dangerous; However, in the final minutes of the first half, Diego Rossi equalized in the 43rd minute.

Concacaf Champions Cup 2024 Columbus Crew (USA vs Tigres UANL (MEX) CFI (Jose Luis Melgarejo/Jose Luis Melgarejo)

The second half was rougher; with more struggles that even cost Columbus player Aidan Morris a red card in the 78th minute; and although the royal squad had a numerical majority, they were unable to make it weigh and the match ended with a 1-goal tie.

Tigres vs. Columbus (Jose Luis Melgarejo/MEXSPORT)

The return game will take place on April 9 at the University Stadium, home of the Tigres, where it will be decided which of the two squads advances to the next round; where they will face the winner of the key between Inter Miami and Rayados de Monterrey.

Minute by Minute, live:

Minute 90: The match ends with a tie at one score and although the result is good for the Tigres, the series was left open for the return game at the ‘Volcán’ next week

Minute 80: The game became very disputed in the midfield and with few approaches in both goals, in the 77th minute Aidan Morris from Columbus was sent off after seeing the second yellow.

Minute 60′: Columbus has imposed conditions in the complementary part of the match.

The second half begins and Tigres seeks to beat the MLS champion at home

Minute 45: The first half ends, Columbus tied it at minute 43 with a goal from Diego Rossi and everyone rested for 15 minutes.

Minute 30: Tigres looks more powerful and is focused on the front

MINUTE 17: André Pierre-Gignac puts the Tigers ahead

Minute 10: Columbus dominates the match, but the tie remains at zero

Start the match

Tigres is already warming up on the Columbus field

Weather conditions prevent the match from starting

Kickoff is scheduled for 9:00 pm ET/local

— Concacaf Champions Cup (@TheChampions) April 3, 2024

Ready the starting XI of both teams who did not save anything for this match and come out with the best they have available

Update 3:30 p.m.

The game will be delayed an hour and a half, due to the strong storms that prevail in the city. The meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m., Mexico City time

The game is at risk of not being played due to strong thunderstorms and the formation of tornadoes.

Information in development…