“Helinho steps up to convert from the penalty spot, breaking the deadlock and giving Toluca the lead their territorial dominance had long warranted.”
Pivotal“Jorge Díaz finishes off a beleaguered Austin side with a late goal in stoppage time to make it 2-0, confirming Toluca's comfortable Leagues Cup win.”
Toluca
Austin
Outstanding performance
Toluca•MidfielderToluca controlled this Leagues Cup fixture from start to finish, but the match was fundamentally decided when Austin's J. Rosales was sent off in the 40th minute — just a minute after his initial foul-related incident — leaving the MLS side to defend a man down for the entire second half. The statistics tell the story of what followed: 66% possession, 26 shots to Austin's nine, and six big chances created against zero for the visitors. Helinho's penalty on 53 minutes, awarded after sustained Toluca pressure following a corner, gave the Liga MX side the lead they deserved, and Jorge Díaz added a composed finish in stoppage time to seal a comprehensive victory. Austin's goalkeeper was the busiest man on the pitch, making seven saves to keep the deficit manageable, but with no attacking outlet and a numerical disadvantage, they were always fighting a losing battle. For Toluca, this is a confident Leagues Cup statement; for Austin, the red card proved an insurmountable obstacle from which they could build nothing.
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Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Przemyslaw Placheta attempts a left-footed shot but misses.
Offside.
Substitution: Pavel Perez comes on for Helio Junio.
Offside.
Brendan Hines-Ike takes a shot, but it misses.
Shot by Everardo Del Villar with his left foot is saved.
Brian GarcíaYellow CardYellow card shown to Brian Alberto Garcia Carpizo.
Corner awarded.
Everardo Del Villar comes on for Jesus Angulo.
Brandon Vazquez attempts a header but misses the shot.
Corner awarded.
Brandon Vazquez replaces Besard Sabovic.
On Facundo Torres, Off Facundo Torres.
Offside.
Jorge Santiago Diaz Mendez is on, and Ernesto Alexis Vega Rojas is off.
Victor Alfonso Guzman is substituted for Nicolás Castro.
Corner awarded.
Guilherme Biro Trindade Dubas takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Federico PereiraYellow CardYellow card issued to Andres Federico Pereira Castelnoble.
Federico Viñas takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Przemyslaw Placheta comes on for Jon Gallagher.
Jorge Alastuey replaces Ilie Sanchez Farres.
Nicolás Castro takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Nicolás CastroYellow CardNicolás Castro receives a yellow card.
Jesus Angulo takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Jesus Gallardo takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Nicolás Castro takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Corner awarded.
Helio Junio takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Federico Viñas takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Ernesto Alexis Vega Rojas takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Helio Junio takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Jesus Angulo takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Offside.
Offside.
Helio Junio scores with a left-footed shot.
Goal! Helio Junio scores from the penalty spot, making it 1-0.
Oleksandr SvatokYellow CardYellow card shown to Oleksandr Svatok.
Jesus Angulo takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Corner awarded.
Ernesto Alexis Vega Rojas takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Offside.
Mikkel Desler replaces Christian Ramirez.
Ernesto Alexis Vega Rojas takes a shot with his right foot, but it is blocked.
The first half ends with a score of 0-0.
Nicolás Castro attempts a header but misses the shot.
Red card issued to Joseph Yeramid Rosales Erazo.
VAR decision results in a card change for Joseph Yeramid Rosales Erazo.
Myrto Uzuni takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Besard SabovicYellow CardYellow card issued to Besard Sabovic.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Ervin Torres takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Myrto Uzuni takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Nicolás Castro takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Nicolás Castro takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Helio Junio takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Federico Viñas attempts a header but misses the shot.
Jesus Gallardo takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Bruno Mendez Cittadini's header is blocked.
Jesus Angulo takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Helio Junio takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Kick-off! The referee is Filip Dujic.
Toluca and Austin FC clash in a Leagues Cup quarterfinal at Sports Illustrated Stadium on August 27, with a semifinals berth on the line. Austin arrive as clear underdogs off a dramatic shootout win over Club América, while Toluca enter in strong form and as heavy favorites. It's win or go home — and Austin have nothing to lose.
