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Vancouver FC Crumbles 3-0 to Cruz Azul in Champions Cup

5 Feb

Summary

Vancouver FC lost their first leg match 3-0.
Goals were scored by Paradela, Morales, and Palavecino.
The return leg is scheduled for next Thursday in Mexico City.

Vancouver FC Crumbles 3-0 to Cruz Azul in Champions Cup

Vancouver FC suffered a significant defeat in their CONCACAF Champions Cup debut, losing the first leg of their opening-round tie 3-0 to Mexican club Cruz Azul. The match, held on Wednesday at Willoughby Community Park, saw Jose Paradela score the opening goal in the 22nd minute.

Amaury Morales extended Cruz Azul's lead just before halftime in the 44th minute. Agustin Palavecino then sealed the scoring with a goal in the 64th minute, putting Vancouver FC in a difficult position.

Vancouver FC had qualified for the tournament by reaching the Canadian Championship final last year. The second leg of this tie is scheduled to take place next Thursday in Mexico City, where Vancouver FC will aim to overcome the three-goal deficit.

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