Vancouver Whitecaps Fall 1-0 to Atlante FC in Leagues Cup Opener
Ryan Gauld, Sam Adekugbe, Emmanuel Sabbi and Ralph Priso could use the match to regain fitness as Vancouver faces a new Liga MX opponent.
- On Tuesday, the Vancouver Whitecaps opened their Leagues Cup campaign with a 1-0 loss to Atlante FC at BC Place, with an announced crowd of 19,824 witnessing the defeat.
- Atlante forward Jhojan Julio scored the decisive goal in the 40th minute, overpowering defender Mathias Laborda before beating goalkeeper Isaac Boehmer with a shot from the top of the box.
- Despite dominating 63.5 per cent possession in the first half, the Whitecaps were outshot 4-3, with striker Rayan Elloumi and midfielder Thomas Muller unable to beat Atlante keeper Oscar Jimenez.
- In the 89th minute, defender Tate Johnson was cut down inside the penalty area without a call, prompting chants of "ref you suck!" from frustrated supporters.
- The Whitecaps face FC Juarez on Friday before concluding group play against Tigres UNAL on August 11, with the knockout stage running through September 6.
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