The Leagues Cup 2025 is delivering upsets left, right, and centre! After a thrilling quarter-final round, two Liga MX giants, Tigres and Toluca, have been eliminated, paving the way for MLS teams to dominate the semi-finals.
Orlando City Stuns Toluca in Penalty Shootout
In a nail-biting encounter, Orlando City emerged victorious against Toluca after a tense penalty shootout. The match ended 0-0 after regular time, with both teams struggling to find the back of the net. Despite boasting potent attacking lineups, neither side could break the deadlock, leading to a dramatic finale from the penalty spot. Pedro Gallese, Orlando City's goalkeeper, proved to be the hero, saving a crucial penalty to secure his team's passage to the next round. The final score was 5-6 in favour of Orlando City.
Match Details
- Result: Toluca 0-0 (5-6 on penalties) Orlando City
- Key Moment: Pedro Gallese's penalty save
LA Galaxy Advance
LA Galaxy secured their spot in the next round with a 2-0 victory over Pachuca, thanks to a goal from summer signing Marco Reus. The German star has quickly become a key player for the Galaxy.
Inter Miami Eliminates Tigres
Inter Miami continued their impressive run, defeating Tigres 2-1. Luis Suárez scored both goals for Inter Miami from the penalty spot. Tigres fought hard, with Ángel Correa scoring a goal to equalize, but another penalty awarded to Inter Miami sealed their fate.
What's Next?
The semi-finals promise to be electrifying, with Orlando City facing Inter Miami. Football fans across South Africa will be eagerly anticipating these matches.