Tigres UANL vs 12.08.26 02:001 – 1(5-4 pen)After Pen
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Match report
Tigres UANL edge Vancouver Whitecaps on penalties despite two red cards
Tigres UANL won a dramatic Leagues Cup group stage tie against Vancouver Whitecaps 5-4 on penalties at Estadio Universitario, after the sides were level 1-1 following extra time. Rodrigo Aguirre put the hosts ahead in the 19th minute, finishing off a Juan Brunetta assist, and that score held through the interval.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Vancouver hauled themselves level in the 79th minute when Emmanuel Sabbi converted after being set up by Mihail Gherasimencov, turning a tense contest into a genuine shootout prospect. Tigres then had the game complicate further as Diego Lainez was sent off in the 88th minute, followed by a second dismissal for Nahuel Guzman deep into stoppage time, leaving the hosts to see out the remainder with nine men.
With the score locked at 1-1 after normal and extra time, the tie went to penalties, and Tigres held their nerve to win the shootout 5-4 and progress. Vancouver had shaded possession at 54 percent and out-shot their hosts 12 to 11, but Tigres were sharper in front of goal, landing five shots on target compared to three for the visitors.
Alan Franco earned the highest rating on the night at 7.9, while goalscorer Rodrigo Aguirre also impressed with a 7.7 mark after netting the opener.
Despite playing over half the match a man down after two red cards, Tigres still managed more shots on target than Vancouver, five to three.
Tigres UANL and Vancouver Whitecaps drew 1–1 (half-time 1–0). Tigres UANL won the penalty shootout 5–4.
Tigres UANL met Vancouver Whitecaps in the Leagues Cup (Group Stage). Kick-off was Wednesday, 12 August 2026, 02:00 UTC at Estadio Universitario. Referee: Iván Barton.
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Key moments
- 19' Goal: Rodrigo Aguirre (assist: Juan Brunetta) — 1–0
- 79' Goal: Emmanuel Sabbi (assist: Mihail Gherasimencov) — 1–1
- 88' Red card: Diego Lainez
- 90+1' Red card: Nahuel Guzmán
Starting line-ups
Tigres UANL (4-2-3-1)
- 1 Nahuel Guzmán
- 2 Francisco Reyes
- 15 Alan Franco
- 28 Joaquim
- 14 Jesus Garza
- 5 César Araújo
- 8 Fernando Gorriarán (c)
- 77 Ozziel Herrera
- 11 Juan Brunetta
- 16 Diego Lainez
- 17 Rodrigo Aguirre
Vancouver Whitecaps (4-2-3-1)
Sirius · Why these numbers
Before kick-off Sirius gave Tigres UANL 30%, the draw 28%, Vancouver Whitecaps 42%. It finished Tigres UANL 1–1 Vancouver Whitecaps.
Vancouver Whitecaps' rating edge outweighs Tigres UANL's home ground — Vancouver Whitecaps are the stronger side on our strength rating, and their control of the ball on top gives Vancouver Whitecaps the lean. The draw at 28% is about what a gap this size usually leaves.
Why Vancouver Whitecaps at 42%?
Vancouver Whitecaps sit 149 points higher on our strength rating — 1535 to 1684. Sides with a 100–200-point rating edge on the road won 40.2% of 13,031 such games. Vancouver Whitecaps hold 11 more possession points (61 to 50 in recent games) across a 149-point rating gap. Control now carries a receipt beyond near-equals too: sides with this control edge at a 75–150-point rating gap won 42.6% of 8,579 such games where the class table expected 41.3%. The 300 most similar past games finished 34–28–38.
Why only 42%?
No scored evidence points the other way. 42% is what this rating gap has been worth in games like these; the rest is the draw at 28% and Tigres UANL at 30%.
Why the draw at 28%?
With a rating gap this size the draw starts at 27.2%. These teams' recent games average 2.8 goals — a typical goals environment. Games in that environment drew 24.6% of 24,760. The control factor adds 1.2 points to the draw.
What did we measure but not count?
Vancouver Whitecaps have played 3+ games in the last two weeks; their opponents haven't. Between equals, congested home sides won 47.0% of 2415 measured games and congested visitors 28.2% of 2459 — the cells disagree with each other and with the flat rest table, so schedule stays a watch item at 0 points. Tigres UANL arrive with 18 fully-tracked matches, so their strength number is a first estimate that will move quickly; Vancouver Whitecaps bring a 370-game record. New-to-the-record sides are where our rating knows least.
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About this match
On this page: the Tigres UANL vs Vancouver Whitecaps final score and result, goal highlights and video clips of every goal, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this Leagues Cup fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
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Quick answers
›What was the final score of Tigres UANL vs Vancouver Whitecaps?
Tigres UANL and Vancouver Whitecaps drew 1–1 (half-time 1–0). Tigres UANL won the penalty shootout 5–4.
›Who scored in Tigres UANL vs Vancouver Whitecaps?
Rodrigo Aguirre (19') for Tigres UANL; Emmanuel Sabbi (79') for Vancouver Whitecaps.
›Where can I watch Tigres UANL vs Vancouver Whitecaps highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from Tigres UANL 1–1 Vancouver Whitecaps are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.
›What is the head-to-head record between Tigres UANL and Vancouver Whitecaps?
Tigres UANL and Vancouver Whitecaps have met 1 time — 0 wins for Tigres UANL, 0 wins for Vancouver Whitecaps and 1 draw.