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Toronto FC falls to Mexican champions in the inaugural Campeones Cup

The Star | September 20, 2018

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Jesus Duenas scored twice to help Tigres UANL defeat Toronto FC 3-1 Wednesday night as the Mexican and MLS champions faced off in the inaugural Campeones Cup.

The result was a measure of revenge for the Mexicans, ousted by Toronto in March in the CONCACAF Champions League quarter-finals on the away goals rule. For TFC, it was another misstep in a season gone wrong.

Members of the UANL Tigres, champions of Mexican soccer, celebrate a first-half goal at BMO Field. They won the Campeones Cup over TFC by a 3-1 score.
Members of the UANL Tigres, champions of Mexican soccer, celebrate a first-half goal at BMO Field. They won the Campeones Cup over TFC by a 3-1 score.

At stake Wednesday was a trophy and $340,000 (U.

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