Faced with a 2-1 deficit against Panamanian side Independiente, Sporting Kansas City will look to turn the tide in the decisive second leg of the Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League Quarterfinals on Thursday at Children’s Mercy Park.
Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. CT and tickets for the pivotal matchup—included in Season Ticket Member packages—remain available at SeatGeek.com. A series victory for either side would be monumental, as neither Sporting nor tournament debutants Independiente have reached the Champions League Semifinals.
So what result must Sporting secure on Thursday in order to advance? Let’s dig into the scenarios.