San Diego FC defeated Pumas UNAM 4-1 on February 3, 2026, at Snapdragon Stadium in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup Round One series. Despite trailing 1-0 at halftime, San Diego erupted for four unanswered goals in the second half to secure a dominant victory in their tournament debut.
Match Summary
- First Half: Pumas UNAM took an early lead in the 11th minute when Robert Morales scored a spectacular bicycle kick off a cross from Adalberto Carrasquilla. San Diego controlled much of the possession (73%) but remained behind at the break.
- Second Half Surge: The match shifted in the 68th minute when Manu Duah headed home an equalizer from an Anders Dreyer corner. This sparked a flurry of goals, with San Diego scoring four times in roughly 18 minutes.
- The Decisive Goals:
- 76′: David Vazquez scored a header to take the lead.
- 81′: Alex Mighten doubled the lead by tapping in a rebound.
- 86′: Luca Bombino added the fourth goal after a defensive error by Pumas.
Match Statistics
| Statistic | San Diego FC | Pumas UNAM |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots (On Target) | 22 (7) | 4 (2) |
| Possession | 73% | 27% |
| Corner Kicks | 10 | 0 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 3.18 | 0.2 |
Key Performance Highlights
- Manu Duah:Â Scored his first professional goal to ignite the comeback.
- Anders Dreyer:Â Led the match in chances created (5), including the assist for the opening equalizer.
- Keylor Navas:Â The Pumas goalkeeper faced constant pressure, making several saves to keep the score from being even higher.Â
San Diego FC will carry a three-goal advantage into the second leg, scheduled for February 10, 2026, in Mexico City.