Columbus Crew Faces Club América in Intense Campeones Cup Final

Columbus Crew is set to face Club América in what promises to be an electrifying finale of the 2024 Campeones Cup at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio. This annual competition sees the champions of the previous Major League Soccer (MLS) and LIGA MX seasons compete for a trophy, showcasing the best of North American soccer talent.

Under the guidance of coach Wilfred Nancy, Columbus Crew has a chance to clinch its third title in one year. The team hosts Club América, which comes into the match as the winner of the 2023 Apertura and the 2024 Clausura LIGA MX seasons. The objective is clear: to secure a victory on Wednesday night and add another accolade to their historic run.

The match kicked off at 7:30 p.m. ET and drew a sellout crowd of 20,198. The first half ended in a goalless draw, with Club América enjoying 57.71% possession and two shots on target out of six attempts. Columbus Crew managed three shots, albeit with only one chance that tested the opposing goalie, Luis Malagón.

The opening goal came in the 68th minute when Club América’s Víctor Dávila, a recent addition to the team, broke past the Crew’s defense to score. Dávila’s strike was a result of a defensive lapse that allowed him a clear path to the goal, delivering a 1-0 lead to the visitors.

Columbus Crew quickly retaliated in the 77th minute, with Malte Amundsen finding the net following a corner by Diego Rossi. This ingenious maneuver by Amundsen leveled the match and shifted the momentum as both teams scrambled for control in the closing minutes of regulation time.

The challenge facing the Crew intensified after substitutes Diego Rossi and Christian Ramirez were substituted out. The game proceeded to a penalty shootout after finishing 1-1 in regulation time. The Crew entered this decisive phase with cautious optimism, given their recent success in penalty shootouts this season.

For spectators, the event is available for broadcasting in English and Spanish, allowing a wide range of audiences to engage with the thrilling match. Fans can tune into Alt 105.7 FM for English commentary or La Grande 102.5 FM for the Spanish broadcast.

This matchup not only offers a chance for regional bragging rights but also continues a rivalry that reached a peak in their last meeting during the 2023 Leagues Cup, where Columbus Crew emerged victorious 4-1.