LATE GOAL HANDS CONCACAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TITLE (SECOND IN A ROW) TO STRIPED GANG

At Torreon, Mexico:


Neri Cardozo scored the series-winning goal in the 82nd minute on Wednesday as Monterrey, despite dropping a 2-1 road decision in game two to Santos Laguna, won their second straight CONCACAF Champions League title 3-2 on aggregate for the two-match final.  The Striped Gang will once again represent CONCACAF in this coming December's FIFA Club World Cup, set to take place in Japan.

CONCACAF Champions League Final: Humberto's The Guy As Striped Gang Grab Series Opener

At Monterrey, Mexico:


Humberto Suaro scored both goals (60', 86') as Monterrey defeated visiting Santos Laguna 2-0 in the opening match of the two-game CONCACAF Champions League played on Wednesday.  The series will conclude at Torreon, Mexico next Wednesday.