Tlalpan, Mexico City (August 12, 2021) – The Philadelphia Union lost to Club America 2-0 in the first leg of the Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League semi-final round on Thursday night at Estadio Azteca. The opening goal of the semi-final went to Club America with a goal from Richard Sanchez in the 17th minute. The Union did their best to get back in the game, totaling four shots before halftime. In the second half, Club America was awarded a penalty kick. Emanuel Aguilera scored from the spot in the 80th minute to double Club America’s lead. With the loss, the Union are left with work to do in the second leg of semi-finals when they return home to Subaru Park on September 15.
The Union will be back home for MLS play on August 18th where they will face New York City FC (7:30 p.m. ET / PHL17).
Club America 2 – Philadelphia Union 0
Estadio Azteca ( Tlalpan, Mexico City)
Thursday, August 12, 2021
TODAY’S MATCH INFO
Referee: Walter Lopez Ramos
Assistant Referees: Alberto Morin, Pablo Hernandez
Fourth Official: Jorge Perez
Referee Assessor: Jesus Lebron
GOALS/ASSISTS
Club America – Richard Sanchez (unassisted) 17’Club America – Emanuel Aguilera (PK) 80’
DISCIPLINARY SUMMARY
PHI – Jose Martinez (caution) 34’
LINEUP
Philadelphia Union: Andre Blake; Kai Wagner, Jack Elliott, Jakob Glesnes, Olivier Mbaizo (Alvas Powell 34’); Jose Martinez, Leon Flach, Alejandro Bedoya, Daniel Gazdag (Cory Burke 64’); Sergio Santos, Kacper Przybylko (Ilsinho 84’).
Substitutes not used: Matt Freese; Stuart Findlay, Jack McGlynn, Quinn Sullivan.
Club America: Guillermo Ochoa; Jorge Sanchez, Emanuel Aguilera, Sebastian Caceres, Salvador Reyes; Pedro Aquino, Richard Sanchez, Mauro Lainez, Alvarop Fidalgo (Fernando Madrigal 90+5’); Sebastian Cordova (Henry Martin 68’), Roger Martinez (Luis Fuentes 90’).
Substitutes not used: Oscar Jimenez, Jordan Silva, Nicolas Benedetti, Karel Campos.
Team Notes
- Midfielder Daniel Gazdag made his first appearance in the tournament with a start at the No. 10 spot for the Boys in Blue.
- Defender Alvas Powell made his first CCL appearance for the Union
The Union will be back home at Subaru Park for MLS play on August 18th where they will face New York City FC (7:30 p.m. ET / PHL17).
