CONCACAF Champions League Evaluation: The us flit into semis, Guadalajara upstage Sounders

Seven-time CONCACAF Champions League winners The us cruised into the semi-finals, whereas Guadalajara overcame Seattle Sounders.

Mexican giants The us had been delighted three-1 victors over Tauro in Panama on Wednesday as they sealed a final-4 berth.

Henry Martin scored a instant-fireplace brace early in the major half, whereas Alejandro Diaz modified into heading in the correct route after the spoil to full a resounding 7-1 pick on aggregate.

The us recorded a 4-Zero rout in the major leg and so they persisted where they left off a ways flung from dwelling – Martin ending coolly previous Tauro goalkeeper Oscar McFarlane after six minutes.

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Martin modified into at it once more Thirteen minutes later when he squeezed the ball thru McFarlane’s legs, with Carlos Quintero proving pivotal once more.

Diaz headed in a third aim previous the hour-designate, although change Julio Sanchez managed to pull a aim aid for Tauro.

The us will face MLS champions Toronto for a space in the final – the tie to acquire underway subsequent month.

Fellow Mexican outfit Guadalajara also gracious to the semis after upstaging the Sounders three-Zero.

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MLS Cup runners-up the Sounders took a 1-Zero lead into the return leg in Mexico nevertheless they came unstuck all around the border.

After a goalless opening Forty five minutes, Oswaldo Alanis, Eduardo Lopez and Jose Godinez struck as Guadalajara claimed a three-1 victory over two legs.

Unusual York Crimson Bulls stand in the formulation of Guadalajara – the 1962 champions – and their first appearance in a final since 2007.