The hottest team in Major League Soccer went down to the underdogs as Columbus Crew SC defeated D.C. United in the knockout round of the playoffs. The game went to extra time at 1-1, before both teams scored in the 30-minute extra period. Crew SC eventually advanced on penalty kicks 3-2. Federico Higuain’s brace powered Columbus to the next round of the MLS Playoffs in a physical game against old playoff rivals.
Crew SC got the first shot on goal in the 17th minute with Wil Trapp swinging in a long pass into the box.