Sébastien Bassong

The Portland Timbers missed out on a last-eight spot in the CONCACAF Champions League as Pachuca edged through.

Ricardo Ferreira da Silva There were victories for all three home teams on Tuesday as DC United, Deportivo Saprissa and Municipal triumphed.

Santos Laguna won Group A and secured a quarter-final berth, while reigning champions America confirmed their spot in the knockout round.

Vancouver Whitecaps and W Connection had CONCACAF Champions League wins as America continued their unbeaten run.

Deportivo Saprissa Deportivo Saprissa struck in second half stoppage time to overcome Alajuelense 1-0 in their Torneo de Invierno semi-final first leg on Thursday.

Deportivo Saprissa Deportivo Saprissa held Herediano to a 1-1 draw at home to clinch back-to-back Costa Rican Primera Division titles on Saturday.

Deportivo Saprissa Deportivo Saprissa and Herediano will meet in the Torneo de Invierno final after both teams played out draws.

Pachuca Pachuca made the perfect start to their CONCACAF Champions League campaign with a 4-1 thrashing of Real Espana on Wednesday.

Alajuelense Alajuelense continued to edge closer to the Costa Rican Primera Division summit after a 2-0 win at Deportivo Saprissa on Wednesday.

Alajuelense Alajuelense moved three points clear in top spot in the Costa Rican Primera Division at the weekend, after yet another victory.