Par : Dérestable John Mickenley

The League Cup match between the Vancouver Whitecaps and Tijuana was a real spectacle, marked by twists and turns and decisive actions. The match, which took place at Vancouver’s BC Place stadium, saw the Whitecaps win with a score of 3-1 against the Xolos de Tijuana.

The Xolos de Tijuana quickly took the lead in the 8th minute thanks to a goal from Kevin Castañeda. This opening goal gave a boost to the Mexicans, who controlled the first half with a solid defense and dangerous counterattacks.

However, the second half was a different story. Haitian international Fafa Picault played a crucial role for the Whitecaps, scoring the equalizer in the 49th minute. The goal was the turning point of the game, galvanizing the Canadian team and destabilizing Tijuana.

Key moments of the match

The Whitecaps continued to apply the pressure, and their persistence paid off in the 77th minute when Lucas Johnson found the back of the net. Giving his team the lead. This goal was followed shortly after by another blow for Tijuana, who saw their player A. Mejia Montoya receive a red card in the 81st minute, reducing the team to ten men.

Taking advantage of this numerical superiority, the Whitecaps sealed their victory with a third goal from Pedro Vite in the 83rd minute. This goal not only consolidated their lead, but also ensured a more serene end to the match for the home fans.

With this convincing 3-1 victory, the Whitecaps demonstrated their resilience and their ability to turn around a disadvantaged situation. The performance of Fafa Picault was particularly remarkable, his equalizer having been decisive for the team’s morale. The Whitecaps can now approach the rest of the competition with confidence, while Tijuana will have to quickly recover from this defeat and the consequences of Montoya’s red card.