Bucha, Ibáñez trade goals as FC Cincinnati and Tigres draw in Round of 16 first leg | OneFootball

CINCINNATI – FC Cincinnati and Tigres UANL drew 1-1 in the first leg of their Round of 16 series as the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup continued Tuesday at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.

The hosts found an early opener through Pavel Bucha in the 3’, who struck with a right-footed shot from the edge of the box to the bottom right corner. Kévin Denkey registered the assist on the play.

Nicolás Ibáñez equalized for Tigres in 17’, sending the ball to the back of the net with a header inside the penalty area to capitalize on a delivery from Sebastián Córdova.

Both sides generated attacking opportunities throughout the second half in search of the winner, but both goalkeepers stifled chances in attack. FC Cincinnati man Roman Celentano finished the match with three saves, while Nahuel Guzmán recorded five saves for Tigres UANL.

The two sides will meet in the second leg next Tuesday at Estadio Universitario in San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León, Mexico.