Columbus Crew Stun LAFC with Late Goals to Win Leagues Cup
In a thrilling match, the Columbus Crew secured their second Leagues Cup title in as many years by scoring two goals in stoppage time to defeat LAFC 3-1. The victory marked a stunning comeback for the Crew, who trailed 1-0 at halftime.
Cucho Hernández was the hero for the Crew, scoring two goals in the dying minutes of the game. His first goal came in the 43rd minute, when he headed home a superb cross to open the scoring. Hernández then sealed the win with a second goal in stoppage time, finding the back of the net after a drifted cross took Hugo Lloris off guard.
The Crew’s victory was a testament to their resilience and determination. Despite being dominated by LAFC in the opening 45 minutes, they refused to give up and fought back to claim the win.
The match was a rematch of the 2023 MLS Cup final, and both teams will now switch their attention back to MLS. However, it’s unlikely that they will meet again in the MLS Cup final, as the Crew will likely face other teams in the playoffs.
The win marks the Crew’s second Leagues Cup title in as many years, and they will look to build on this momentum as they head into the MLS playoffs.
