In a thrilling conclusion to the first-round series of the CONCACAF Champions Cup, the 10-man Philadelphia Union secured victory against Costa Rica’s Saprissa. Mikael Uhre scored the decisive goal in the 94th minute, tapping in a corner kick from Jack McGlynn to give the Union the win.
The two-match series ended 5-5 on aggregate after Saprissa outscored Philadelphia 3-2 in regulation. The Union went down to 10 men in extra time when Jack Elliott received a straight red card for a tackle. Despite the setback, Uhre’s goal secured the Union’s advancement to face Pachuca in the next round, with matches scheduled for March 5 in Chester and March 12 in Mexico.
In another CONCACAF Champions Cup match, Orlando City sealed a 6-1 aggregate victory over Cavalry FC. Nicolas Lodeiro opened the scoring for Orlando City in the 48th minute, and goals from Ramiro Enrique (71st minute) and Kyle Smith (88th minute) secured the win. Orlando City advances to face Tigres UANL in the round of 16, with the first leg in Orlando and the second leg in San Nicolas de los Garza, Mexico.
The dramatic victories for Philadelphia Union and Orlando City add excitement to the CONCACAF Champions Cup, showcasing the intensity and unpredictability of the competition.
