The Columbus Crew showcased their resilience by overcoming a two-goal deficit to knock out Inter Miami CF from the Leagues Cup on Tuesday night at Lower.com Field. The thrilling encounter saw Christian Ramírez kickstart the Crew's comeback, with Diego Rossi netting a brace to secure a 3-2 victory and advance to the quarterfinals.
Inter Miami CF initially took the lead with goals from Matías Rojas and Diego Gómez, putting them in a commanding position. Despite missing the presence of injured star Lionel Messi, Miami appeared to be in control of the match. Rojas opened the scoring with a well-placed header past Nicholas Hagen, followed by Gómez's exquisite finish from a Luis Suárez assist.
However, the Columbus Crew, under the guidance of coach Wilfried Nancy, refused to back down. Rossi and Ramírez orchestrated a quick turnaround, leveling the score within minutes. Rossi then displayed his composure by slotting home a crucial goal from a tight angle, securing the victory for the reigning MLS Cup champions.
Looking ahead, the Columbus Crew will face the winner of the New York City FC versus Tigres round-of-16 clash in the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Inter Miami CF, the defending Leagues Cup champions, will have a break before resuming MLS action against FC Cincinnati on August 24.
