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Forsberg's Late Free-Kick Stuns Chivas in Leagues Cup Thriller
Aug 01 2025 02:38 · By onefootball.com
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The 2025 Leagues Cup continues for a third consecutive night, featuring further matches between MLS and Liga MX clubs. Check back throughout the night for updates.
📸 Editorial Photo Credit: © Scott Kinser | 2025 Jul 31 - imagn Images
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BREAKTHROUGH!!
Bassett bags his first-ever Leagues Cup goal after nodding on from Mihailovic's inswinging free-kick to finally break the deadlock after being denied by Acevedo earlier in the night.
It's no more than they deserve!
OFF THE POST!!
The Rapids are denied another shot at an opener, this time just minutes before the break, when Rafael Navarro was slipped through into the box, but the Brazilian forward could only watch as his chipped effort bounced off the far post and clear.
Colorado should really be up at least a goal here.
Cruz Azul and Seattle name their XIs for a huge clash at Lumen Field.
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Carlos Acevedo makes a massive save on the line to deny Cole Bassett from opening the scoring, who won his near-post header off a corner from Djordje Mihailovic.
The Rapids continue to knock.
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Steffen comes up with a big save to deny the Mexican side from opening the scoring from a header inside the box
Colorado are on the hunt for an early goal against Santos Laguna as another match is now underway tonight in the Leagues Cup , with nearly 15 minutes gone at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.
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FORSBERG STEALS ALL THREE POINTS!
The NY Red Bulls have left it supremely late to bank all three points on the night thanks to star man Emil Forsberg, who stepped up to hit a low free-kick under the wall to beat Chivas' José Rangel in the seventh minute of added time!
It's over! It doesn't get more clutch than that from the Swede!
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THAT'S FOUR AT THE BANK
Juárez are on course for a massive result tonight as they bag a late goal, their fourth of the night, to put the final punctuation mark on a huge evening against Charlotte.
Substitute Oscar Estupiñán is the man to apply the final nail in the coffin.
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Evander has his say in the post-match after another starring performance for Cincinnati
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RED CARD!
It's gone from bad to worse for The Crown tonight as Dean Smith watches Toklomati receive his marching orders and a straight red for violent conduct.
It's been a night to forget for the MLS side.
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FULL-TIME IN CINCY
A goal and a brace of assists for Evander seals all three points for Cincinnati against Mexican giants Monterrey .
GAME ON AGAIN!
With minutes to spare in stoppage time, a close-range header from leading striker Germán Berterame makes it 3-2 with less than three minutes remaining in added time!
Will there be a dramatic conclusion to proceedings here?!
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DONE AND DUSTED!
Cincy will be taking all three points on the night after a late strike from in-form Czech midfielder Pavel Bucha seals the deal at TQL Stadium, with Evander directly involved again!
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EVANDER DENIED!
So nearly a brace on the night for the Brazilian magician if not for a fantastic sprawling save from Cárdenas to deny Evander a free-kick strike from range.
Colorado and Santos Laguna name their XIs for tonight's clash
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We hit half-time at Sports Illustrated Stadium as Chivas and NYRB are deadlocked at nil-nil.
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UPSET ALERT IN CHARLOTTE
Juárez are now 3-1 up just before the half-time interval thanks to a stoppage time goal from Colombian left-back Moises Mosquera in the fourth minute of added time.
What a result this would be for Los Bravos!
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VAR HAS ITS SAY!
Cincinnati are back into the lead at TQL after Evander slipped Luca Orellano through into the box before the Argentine danced around Cárdenas to convert from close range.
The goal, which was first ruled out for offside, was ultimately overturned, with the Orange and Blue enjoying a 2-1 lead just before the hour mark.
– Friday, 1 August 2025
CANALES COMES CLOSE!
Rayados' Canales nearly completed his own brace on the night after the restart, with the Spanish midfielder seeing his effort ring back off the near post.
A sign of intent from the Mexican giants that three points could well be placed in their luggage before leaving Ohio.
We're back underway in Cincinnati , with Pat Noonan making a change before the restart to bring on Kei Kamara in place of Sérgio Santos.
Does Cincy have enough in the tank to bank three points?
Half-time at TQL as Cincy and Rayados are locked at one-all
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MADSON COMPLETES HIS BRACE!
Juárez retake the lead thanks to the Brazilian striker, who bagged his second of the night just minutes after the Crown levelled matters at one-all.
Pure entertainment in North Carolina.
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TOKLOMATI LEVELS IT!
Charlotte are back to square one through a strike from young forward Idan Toklomati, who finishes from close-range.
That's six in his last eight for the young Israeli striker.
– Friday, 1 August 2025
An unexpected turn of events during Chivas vs NYRB as referee Lukasz Szpala goes down injured and taken off.
– Thursday, 31 July 2025
RAYADOS STRIKE BACK!
Monterrey have restored parity at TQL Stadium after a deflected effort from Sergio Canales finds its way off the post and into the back of the net on the stroke of half-time.
Game on in Cincinnati!
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GOAL!
Juarez have opened the scoring against Charlotte at the Bank inside the opening 10 minutes through a header from Madson!
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GOAL!!
Who else but Evander as the Brazilian puts Cincinnati out in front just after the half-hour mark with a rifled finish from range as Cincy continued to press for an opener.
Fantastic hit from the leading man.
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Chivas vs NYRB is set to kick off at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
Here's the XI for both sides
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Will Cárdenas be able to see out the rest of the match to spare Rayados from an unexpected change?
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A first shot on target from Rayados is comfortably dealt with by Cincy 'keeper Evan Louro.
Play resumes at TQL Stadium, with Cárdenas okay to continue.
Rayados goalkeeper Luis Cárdenas is down injured and receiving treatment.
– Thursday, 31 July 2025
Cincinnati nearly strike early through who else but Evander after the MLS regain possession in the middle of the park before the Brazilian unleashed a long drive that flashes just wide of Rayados' goal.
Kick-off at TQL Stadium is less than 20 minutes away, with Evander in the spotlight once again in the creative engine room for the Orange and Blue.
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Monterrey will line up on the night with an XI that includes Sergio Ramos and Sergio Canales.
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Another night of Leagues Cup action is upon us, as some huge names across MLS and Liga MX feature this evening.
Evander and Cincinnati clash at TQL Stadium versus Monterrey , Chivas head to New Jersey to face the NY Red Bulls, and Cruz Azul travel to Lumen Field for a late highlighted meeting with the Seattle Sounders.
Elsewhere, Charlotte welcome Juárez to North Carolina, and Santos Laguna travel to the Rocky Mountain state to lock horns with Colorado.
To close out the night, the LA Galaxy host Tijuana in SoCal, with the legacy MLS club looking for something to smile about across a horrific 2025 domestic campaign.
– Thursday, 31 July 2025