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Defensive Lapses Cost Thorns in Concacaf W Semifinal Against Tigres

On the evening of May 21, 2025, in Monterrey, Mexico, Tigres UANL secured a 2-0 victory over the Portland Thorns to advance to the Concacaf W Champions Cup final.
The game unfolded with Tigres scoring early due to a corner kick header by Aaliyah Farmer and a later goal by Thembi Kgatlana capitalizing on a Thorns goalkeeper error.
Portland dominated the second half with 19 shots overall but could not overcome Tigres' strong defense and seven saves by goalkeeper Itzel Gonzlez.
Kgatlana explained that she seized the opportunity to apply pressure when the ball became available, allowing her to score, while Thorns coach Rob Gale expressed frustration over the goals conceded, insisting that his team did not deserve to be scored against.
Tigres advanced to face Gotham FC in the final, while Portland will play Club América in the third-place match, reflecting their hopes to finish the tournament on a positive note.

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The Oregonian

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Defensive lapses cost Thorns in Concacaf W semifinal against Tigres

The Portland Thorns traveled to Mexico this week with hopes of earning a continental trophy and a berth in two prestigious international tournaments.

2 days ago·Portland, United States

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The Bakersfield Californian

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Tigres downs Thorns 2-0 to reach championship of the CONCACAF W Champions Cup

MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) — Aaliyah Farmer and Thembi Kgatlana scored first-half goals and Tigres UANL defeated the Portland Thorns 2-0 on Wednesday night to advance to the championship game in the CONCACAF W Champions Cup.

2 days ago·Bakersfield, United States

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Va Tigres Femenil a Final De La 'Conca' W

Women's Tigers advance to the Final of the Concacaf Champions Cup W by beating 2-0 Portland Thorns; it goes for t tulo to Gotham FC.

2 days ago·Mexico City, Mexico

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timesng.com

Tigres UANL Defeats Portland Thorns, Advances to W Champions Cup Final

timesng.com: MONTERREY, Mexico (May 21, 2025) – Tigres UANL defeated Portland Thorns FC 2-0 in the Concacaf W Champions Cup semifinal on Wednesday night, securing a spot in the championship match. Aaliyah Farmer opened the scoring for Tigres in the 9th minute with a header off a corner kick taken by Jacqueline Ovalle. Just 18 minutes […] This post Tigres UANL Defeats Portland Thorns, Advances to W Champions Cup Final appeared first on Tigres UAN…

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To the Final! Tigers Advanced to the Final of the Concachampions

Tigres Femenil defeated 2-0 the Portland Thorns of the NWSL to become the second ranked to the first final in the history of the Concacaf W Champions Cup. You may be interested: Eliminated! America Femenil was eliminated by the Gotham in the semifinal of Concachampions Now, the Amazons will face the Gotham FC next Saturday in the Volcano, their home, where in 90 minutes they will have to define the first guest of the region to the first World Cu…

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horacero.com.mx

In the Final!, Female Tigers Defeat Portland in Concacaf W’s “Semis”

San Nicolás de los Garza, NL.- In front of 4,589 fans present at the University Stadium, the group of Tigres Femenil defeated Portland Thorns by 2–0 slate in the semifinal of the Concacaf Champions Cup W. The first to open the scoreboard were Las Amazonas, who took early advantage in the match after a cornering of Jacqueline Ovalle that was topped by Aaliyah Farmer, sending the ball to the bottom of the nets.

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