DC United win the US Open Cup final; CONCACAF Champions League

DC United 2 - Charleston Battery 1 (US Open Cup final, September 3, 2008) Luciano Emilio opened the scoring in the fourth minute, scoring after being teed up by Santino Quaranta. But Charleston, a team from the second-tier United Soccer League and the first non-MLS team to play in the Cup final since 1999, hit back when Ian Fuller slammed home the equaliser. The decisive moment came in the 50th minute, Fred received a pass from Clyde Simms before beating the keeper for the winner.

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Hankook Verdes 0 - Cruz Azul 6 (Agg. 0-12) (CONCACAF Champions League, September 3, 2008) Orozco and Vigneri both netted a brace with Sabah and Villaluz bagging the other goals.

Puerto Rico Islanders 2 - Alajuelense 1 (Agg. 3-2) (CONCACAF Champions League, September 3, 2008) Rodriguez put Alajuelense ahead with a fine strike after four minutes. But the Puerto Rico Islanders hit back in incredible circumstances in the second half,Jackdeosing drew the score on aggregate in the 87th minute before Atieno sent the hosts wild by hitting a winner in the 89th minute.