Jon ArnoldNo goals in the first half of the #CCC final between Toluca & Tigres, but both teams with signs of life. Predictably more back-and-forth than an earlier final today.
Toluca with a chance just before the break that Jesus Angulo couldn't apply a touch to. Moments like that when they miss Vega.
Whoa, Marco Farfan sighting! The former Timber/LAFC/FCD player has been out with injury for months but just checked in along with Juan Brunetta for Tigres.
Marcelo Flores went for a ball in the box & goes down grabbing his right knee. The #CanMNT player is trying it out, but he's definitely coming out of the game. Doesn't look great.
He's walking off under his own power but...well, now a teammate comes to help him off.
DOUBLE SAVE! After a point-blank header from Juan Brunetta, Gignac had it on his foot for a storybook ending to his Tigres career, but Luis Garcia makes the stop.
Now, HE is down and getting attention on his ankle.
We are headed to extra time after a scoreless draw that was entertaining and had scoring chances, but nothing broke thorugh.
#CCC
The drama continues in the first portion of ET!
Cordova tries to finish off his former team, and his shot nearly squeezes out of Nahuel's hands and slides in, but the goalkeeper is able to get there.
There it is! Jorge Diaz gives Toluca the opening goal with a quick turn & a shot that beats Nahuel! The fans at the Estadio Nemesio Diez set off smoke in celebration as Toluca will now look to see this out.
GOAL! Tigres!
It's Joaquim the center back who is able to head the ball in at the back post after Juan Brunetta's free kick from midfield put it on a platter.
We're 1-1 in extra time & suddenly penalties are back on the table.
We're headed to penalties on UNIMAS to decide the Concacaf Champions Cup winner.
Franco Romero had it on his foot, but Nahuel makes a stop on the fifth penalty! He hadn't been good this shootout, but shows up when it really matters.
Luis Garcia can make a save on Lainez's kick & win it for Toluca
Seven rounds of penalties, and Purata's shot is SAVED by Luis Garcia
Toluca is the Concacaf Champions Cup winner. The Diablos Rojos set out to win this tournament, and they've done it - booking a place in the 2029 Club World Cup in the process.
Here's more on the #CCC final, with Toluca winning its third continental title all-time & first in the modern era.
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Toluca beats Tigres in penalty...
Toluca beats Tigres in penalty...
