Two extra locations within the 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup Spherical of 16 have been decided.
Nashville SC and FC Cincinnati clinched their spots in emphatic model on Wednesday evening following respective second leg shutout wins.
Forster Ajago scored twice for Gary Smith’s squad whereas McKinze Gaines additionally discovered the again of the online in a 4-0 triumph. Elliot Panicco made one save to protect a clear sheet in a uncommon begin.
Gaines struck first for Nashville SC within the thirteenth minute, ending off Alex Muyl’s cross down the middle of the Moca FC web.
Ajago delivered his first objective for the membership within the thirty eighth minute, making it 2-0 earlier than a Richard Dabas personal objective prolonged the hosts lead earlier than halftime.
Ajago added his second objective of the evening within the 53rd minute, scoring from close-range to cap off his Man of the Match exhibiting. Regardless of having an 83rd minute penalty kick saved, Ajago could have loads of confidence heading into the Spherical of 16.
Nashville SC will now meet Lionel Messi and Inter Miami within the subsequent spherical.
FC Cincinnati 4, Cavalier FC 0 (FC Cincy advances 6-0 on combination)
Pat Noonan’s FC Cincy squad rolled previous Jamaican aspect 4-0 at TQL Stadium, advancing 6-0 on combination.
Alvas Powell delivered the opening objective for FC Cincy within the 18th minute, slotting dwelling Bret Halsey’s go for a 1-0 lead.
Aaron Boupendza doubled the hosts benefit within the thirty fourth minute, sending a left-footed missile into the top-right nook for a 2-0 lead.
After Arquimdes Ordonez did not ship from the penalty spot, Isaiah Foster delivered his first senior objective to make it 3-0. Halsey was once more the distributor on the play, organising the 20-year-old for a decent end.
Gerardo Valenzuela capped the ultimate rating at 4-0, selecting up a go from Luciano Acosta earlier than drilling a low shot into the bottom-left nook.
FC Cincinnati will now meet Liga MX aspect Monterrey and former striker Brandon Vazquez within the Spherical of 16.
Here’s a breakdown of the Spherical of 16 schedule up to now:
FC Cincinnati vs. Monterrey
Nashville SC vs. Inter Miami
Orlando Metropolis vs. Tigres
Philadelphia Union vs. Pachuca
CS Herediano vs. Robinhood
Houston Dynamo vs. Columbus Crew
Chivas de Guadalajara vs. Membership America
New England Revolution or Independiente de La Chorrera vs. Alajuelense