In the opening leg of the CONCACAF Champions League quarter-finals last night, Kevin Ellis scored for Sporting Kansas City against Cruz Azul to help the MLS side take a commanding lead into the second leg.

Ellis scored the goal in the 17th minute in only his fourth career start.

Here are several exclusive photos from a memorable night in Kansas City courtesy of World Soccer Talk photographer Mark Shaiken:

Sporting Kansas City’s next game in its MLS schedule is against FC Dallas on Saturday, which will be shown live on MLS Live at 8:30pm ET.