The CONCACAF Champions League continued its second round of group stage matches as Pachuca faced Isidro Metapan, and Saprissa hosted PR Islanders. Here’s a recap of both matches along with video highlights.
Pachuca dominates Isidro Metapan 5-0 – Video Highlights
Mexican side Pachuca easily won at home against Isidro Metapan in the group stage on Tuesday. The goals came from Alvarez (13th minute), Mendivil (20th minute, 55th minute), Torres (85th minute), and Montes (90th minute). Overall the stats were dominated by Pachuca who had more possession, shots on goal, and definitely was the better team by far.
| Pachuca CF | AD Isidro Metapán | |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on goal | 13 | 2 |
| Shots wide | 8 | 1 |
| Fouls | 6 | 4 |
| Corner Kicks | 9 | 3 |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Possession | 59% | 41% |
Deportivo Saprissa beats Puerto Rico Islanders 3-1 – Video Highlights
Puerto Rico Islanders took an early lead at Saprissa but the home team responded with 3 unanswered goals to win. The Islanders goal came from Mediate in the 25th minute while Saprissa responded quickly with an equalizer from Jairo Arrieta Ovando in the 33rd minute. The next two came from Watler Centeno Corea in the 39th minute and the final from Armando Alonso Rodriguez in the 48th minute.
| MATCH STATS | ||
| Saprissa | Puerto Rico Islanders | |
| Shots (on Goal) | 7(5) | 8(3) |
| Fouls | 13 | 15 |
| Corner Kicks | 4 | 2 |
| Offsides | 0 | 4 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
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