Club Tijuana suffered its first loss in Leagues Cup, falling 2-0 to Austin FC. The Xolos, who are second in the Liga MX table with 7 points, were unable to overcome their rival in the first match of the competition.
What happened?
The game began with a lot of pressure from the Xolos, who created several scoring opportunities in the first minutes. However, Austin FC took advantage of its first clear opportunity and opened the scoring in the 16th minute. The goal was scored by Joseph Rosales, who received a pass from Myrto Uzuni.
Why it matters for Club Tijuana?
The Xolos' loss in Leagues Cup is a tough blow to the team's confidence. However, coach Sebastián Abreu emphasized the importance of the team's organization and effort after going down to 10 men.
What comes next?
The Xolos are looking to bounce back in their next match, which will be played at home against Cruz Azul on August 17. The team is on a good streak, having won their last two matches and drawn in the last one.
With 4 goals scored and 1 conceded in the season, the Xolos are in a good position in the table. Their next match will be a big challenge for the team, which is looking to maintain its winning streak.
Their last match was a 0-0 draw with Atletico San Luis on August 1. Their streak of games without a loss is 4, with 2 wins and 2 draws in their last 4 matches.
