A close match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando that even La Máquina could have won at the last minute if it weren’t for a great save by Pedro Gallese on Ángel Sepúlveda that forced the match to go to penalties.
In the penalty shootout, Colombian goalkeeper Kevin Mier excelled by saving Orlando City’s first and sixth penalties to give Cruz Azul a ticket to the next round.
For Martín Anselmi’s team, Nacho Rivero missed the first shot by sending his shot to the side of the Lions’ goal.
In this way, the cement team obtained its revenge in the Leagues Cup after being eliminated last year in the Round of 32 against Charlotte FC by losing on penalties 4-3 after drawing 0-0 in regular time.
Cruz Azul will face Mazatlán FC for a ticket to the Quarterfinals; the Cañoneros surprised by eliminating DC United with a score of 2-1.
