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It's over
Austin wins 2-0 against Violette, in a Concachampions match, the visitors, despite having several clear opportunities, were not able to score, but managed to keep their goal less than three goals, winning 3-2 on aggregate and advancing to the next round.
90+5'
Substitution of Fernando Cicéron by Jude Saint-Louis for Violette
90'
10 minutes of compensation are added Shad San Millán sees a yellow card
87'
Maudwindo Germain receives yellow card
81'
Austin substitution, Jon Gallagher off for Will Bruin
Substitution of Violette, Stevenson Clarck Nathanael Guillaume for Renato Lambert
76'
Austin substitution, Leo Väisänen replaces Nick Lima
Violette to replace Lens Pierre with Shad San Millán
75'
After 5 minutes of VAR review, the penalty kick is disallowed
71'
A possible penalty for Austin is reviewed
69'
The home team tries to put pressure on Violette's area, they want the third goal, they want the aggregate draw.
64'
GOOOOOL! from Austin, Sebastián Driussi scores his brace with a header and a poor reception from the goalkeeper who slips the ball through his hands.
63'
Austin's spirits are high, they want the second to stay in the fight
58'
Austin substitution, out goes Žan Kolmanič for Adam Lundqvist.
56'
Austin's mood is higher, eating up the opponent on the right flank.
51'
GOOOOOL! from Austin, Sebastian Driussi volleys home the first goal of the match.
46'
Austin substitution, Ethan Finlay for Diego Fagundez
45'
Start of second half of scoreless draw between Austin and Violette
45+6'
End of the first half of the scoreless draw between Austin and Violette.
45+4'
Another goal disallowed for Austin, but this time for offside
45'
6 minutes of compensation are added
39'
Austin is getting desperate for the goal, they want to get on top on the scoreboard.
34'
Austin thinks more about the plays, they don't want to waste opportunities.
29'
After a VAR review for an alleged handball, the goal is disallowed
26'
GOOOOOL! from Austin, Sebastian Driussi found a ball in the middle of the box and puts the first of the match.
25'
Austins is dominating the match, but gradually the ball starts to even out
20'
The U.S. team starts with everything, looking to open the goal from the start
15'
Dumy Fédé receives yellow card
10'
Austin still insistent on goal, they don't want to be down on aggregate
5'
Austin starts with the ball, looking for the ball to open the scoring.
The match kicks off
The match between Austin and Violette is ready, at Q2 Stadium, where you can see a stadium with many people.
They take the field
Both teams take the field for the start of this Concachampions match at Q2 Stadium.
Violette makes history
Violette AC's 3-0 win over Austin FC of MLS was significant for several reasons. Not only was it the first win by a Haitian team, but it was also the first win by a Caribbean team against an MLS team in the SCCL since the 2010-11 edition. The hero was Miche-Naider Chery, who twice headed Violette to victory.
The Violette XI
This is the XI with which the locals will take the field at the Q2 Stadium, a Concachampions duel.
📋 Here is how @VACHAITI line-up! 👀#SCCL23 pic.twitter.com/BW5ErwLoux
— Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League (@TheChampions) March 14, 2023
The Austin XI
This is the XI with which the locals will take the field at the Q2 Stadium, a Concachampions duel.
👥 @AustinFC Starting XI.#SCCL23 pic.twitter.com/PnHfMOG3X5
— Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League (@TheChampions) March 14, 2023
Austin's upcoming matches
The visitors are coming off a 1-2 win over Real Salt Lake in their last match, but still have several matches remaining.
Sat., Mar. 18, Houston Dynamo FC vs Austin FC, U.S. Major League Soccer.
Sat., Mar. 25 Austin FC vs Colorado Rapids, U.S. Major League Soccer, U.S. Major League Soccer
DW Stadium
The DW Stadium is the home stadium of the soccer team and rugby union 13 team of the city of Wigan in the northwest of England. Opened in August 1999, it has a capacity of 25,138 spectators.
Refereeing
The designated referee for the match is Oshane Nation (Jamaica), followed by his flag bearers Caleb Wales (Trinidad And Tobago) and Stephanie-Dale Yee Sing (Jamaica), the fourth official is Reon Radix (Grenada) and the VAR will be Daneon Parchment (Jamaica) and Odette Hamilton (Jamaica).
Double Debut
The Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League 2023 kicks off between newcomers Austin FC (MLS) and Violette AC (Haiti), winners of the Concacaf Flow 2022 Caribbean Club Championship at the Estadio Cibao FC in Santiago, Dominican Republic.
For Violette, this will also be their debut in the new version of the SCCL, however, they were crowned champions in the old Concacaf Cup in 1984.
Violette qualified for the SCCL 2023 after defeating Cibao FC in the final of the Caribbean Flow Club Championship on penalty kicks.
They are warming up
A few minutes before kick-off, both clubs are already on the pitch in preparation for the match.
Fans
The fans are gradually arriving at the stadium, and an average attendance is expected for this Concachampions round of 16 match.
They are already at the stadium
Both teams are already at the stadium, some players enter the dressing room to get ready for warm-up, while other players are checking the field before entering the locker room.
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What time is Austin FC vs Violette Athletic Club match for Concachampions?
This is the start time of the game Austin FC vs Violette Athletic Club of March 14th, in several countries:
Mexico: 18:00 hours CDMX
Argentina: 20:00 hours
Chile: 8:00 p.m.
Colombia: 18:00 hours
Peru: 18:00 hours
USA: 8:00 p.m. ET
Ecuador: 8:00 p.m. ET
Uruguay: 20:00 hours
Paraguay: 19:00 hours
Spain: 02:00 hours
Where and how Austin FC vs. Violette Athletic Club and commentary
The match will be broadcast on Fox Sports.
If you want to watch Austin FC vs Violette Athletic Club in streaming, it will be broadcasted on Fox Sports Premium.
If you want to watch the match online, VAVEL Mexico is your best option.
Antecedents
This will be the second meeting between the two clubs, so they will want to start this commitment with everything and get ahead in the competition, trying to put the balance on a side that favors them, Violette won the first leg and has half a foot to the next round.
Format
Round of 16: 7-9 March (first leg) and 14-16 March (second leg)
Quarter-finals: 4-6 April (first leg) and 11-13 April (second leg)
Semifinals: April 25-27 (first leg) and May 2-4 (second leg)
Finals: May 31 (first leg) and June 4 (second leg)
Participating teams
Atlas FC (MEX), Club León (MEX), CF Pachuca (MEX), Tigres UANL (MEX), Los Angeles FC (USA), Philadelphia Union (USA), Orlando City SC (USA), Austin FC (USA), Vancouver Whitecaps FC (CAN), LD Alajuelense (CRC), CD Olimpia (HON), Motagua FC (HON), Real España (HON), Tauro FC (PAN), Alianza FC (SLV), Violette AC (HAI)
Extra Facts
The Draw was held on November 7, 2022 in Miami and these were the results.
The winner of the SCCL 2023 will qualify for the FIFA Club World Cup 2023.
Watch out for this player from Austin
The 32 year old striker from Argentina, Maximiliano Urruti has performed well, the striker has played his second game in all competitions, 2 as a starter and 0 as a substitute, managing to score 1 goal in MLS and 0 assists, being crucial for the team, looking to help and victory, hoping to pass respond for the good moment he is currently going through, looking to help his club to stay in the American league and be able to harvest another title more, as he has been a viable option for the coach in difficult moments.
New format for 2024
Starting in 2024, the SCCL will be replaced by a 27-team CONCACAF Champions League. The Confederation-wide competition will include five rounds (round one, round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals and final) and will continue to be played in a direct elimination format.
In addition, the Scotiabank Concacaf League will be replaced by three regional cup competitions: Copa de Ligas, Copa Centroamericana and Copa del Caribe, to be played in the fall of each year. These three new cups will qualify clubs for the new edition of the Champions League.
Matches of the day
18:00 (19:00) Austin FC (USA) v Violette AC (HAI)- Q2 Stadium, Austin, USA
18:00 (19:00) Philadelphia Union (USA) v Alianza FC (SLV) - Cuscatlan Stadium, San Salvador, El Salvador
20:15 (19:15) Atlas (MEX) v Olimpia (Honduras) - Jalisco Stadium, Guadalajara, Mexico
Welcome
Good afternoon to all VAVEL readers! Welcome to the Austin FC vs Violette Athletic Club, a Concacaf Champions League match. The match will take place at Q2 Stadium, at 8:00 pm.