San Diego FC claimed a narrow 1–0 victory over Club Tijuana in the Leagues Cup group stage, controlling possession with 62 per cent but converting limited chances into a decisive result. The hosts fashioned 11 shots with only three on target, whilst Tijuana responded with 15 attempts but managed just two on target across their 4–1–4–1 setup. San Diego's goalkeeper proved decisive, saving both shots faced with a perfect 100 per cent save rate, a critical margin in a match where neither side generated overwhelming attacking threat. Tijuana's keeper faced three on-target efforts and stopped one, but ultimately the visitors' dominance in shot volume could not translate into an equaliser. The absence of named goalscorers underscores a tight contest decided by fine margins rather than clinical finishing. San Diego's defensive solidity and clinical edge advances their group-stage ambitions.