Headlines: Tigres’ Goalkeeper Nahuel Guzmán Faces Red Card, Team Advances in Leagues Cup
Tigres’ veteran goalkeeper Nahuel Guzmán had a tumultuous evening during the Leagues Cup match against the Vancouver Whitecaps last Tuesday (11), leading to his expulsion for aggressive conduct toward the officiating team. The incident unfolded late in the game when he shoved referee Iván Bartón, noted for his World Cup officiating experience.
In an unexpected turn, Guzmán didn’t stop at just one incident; he also pushed an assistant referee and angrily threw a trash can toward the tunnel as he exited the field. Fortunately for Tigres, they had remaining substitutions, allowing for a swift change in goalkeeping.
At that moment, the match was tied at 1-1, and Tigres had already lost a player to an earlier red card given to Lainez in the 88th minute. As the Whitecaps made an attempt on goal, Guzmán charged forward to take a free kick, but inadvertently collided with Bartón, resulting in his dismissal.
Tigres made two substitutions, bringing in 37-year-old Carlos Felipe Rodríguez to replace Guzmán prior to a penalty shootout. The dynamics turned challenging for the home team when the Whitecaps needed only to convert one more penalty kick to secure the win.
However, Rodríguez made a crucial save that brought the score to 4-4 in the tense shootout. As the shootout continued into sudden death, Rodríguez blocked another Whitecaps shot, while the Canadian side missed, allowing Tigres to notch their third consecutive penalty shootout victory.
Rômulo, a former player for Inter, and Joaquim, known for his time at Cuiabá and Santos, found the net for the Mexican club. Tigres now patiently awaits their next opponent as the Leagues Cup progresses, featuring teams from both Major League Soccer (MLS) and Liga MX. The tournament has been ongoing since its inception in 2019, excluding the 2020 edition due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Notably, Lionel Messi claimed his first title with Inter Miami during the 2023 Leagues Cup.
Veteran Nahuel Guzmán, 40, had a “night of fury” last Tuesday (11).
The Tigres goalkeeper was sent off for shoving referee Iván Bartón, who worked at the World Cup, in the closing stages of the Leagues Cup clash against the Vancouver Whitecaps.
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The “detail” is that he then “re-enacted” the shove on an assistant referee and also hurled a trash can toward the tunnel before heading to the locker room.
Tigres’ good fortune was that they still had substitutions available, and the team’s new goalkeeper made all the difference for the Mexican side to qualify in front of their home fans.
Here’s what happened next.
Did he mistake him for a rival?
The score was 1-1 in the single-match third round, and Tigres were already down to 10 men because of Lainez’s red card (88′).
Then Guzmán collected the ball after a Whitecaps attempt and charged forward to take a free kick from midfield.
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Iván Bartón “got in his way,” and he shoved the Salvadoran referee, who did not hesitate.
Watch the sending-off moment at the end of the video below:
Tigres still had three substitutions left and used two of them.
Also a veteran, 37-year-old Carlos Felipe Rodríguez took over in goal before the penalty shootout.
The situation became more difficult for the home side, as the Whitecaps needed only to convert one more spot kick.
But Guzmán’s replacement came up huge to make it 4-4.
Then came sudden death, another save from him, a missed attempt by the Canadian side, and Tigres’ third straight qualification on penalties.
Rômulo, formerly of Inter, and Joaquim, formerly of Cuiabá and Santos, scored for the Mexican team.
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Tigres now await the other qualifiers to find out who their next opponent will be.
The Leagues Cup has been played since 2019 (there was no 2020 edition because of the Covid-19 pandemic) and features teams from MLS and Liga MX.
Messi’s first title with Inter Miami was the 2023 Leagues Cup.
Featured photo: Reproduction
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