Columbus Crew Secure Semifinal Spot with Thrilling Victory Over Tigres UANL

The Columbus Crew have secured their spot in the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals in a thrilling showdown against Tigres UANL at the Estadio Universitario.

Goalkeeper Patrick Schulte played a pivotal role in the Crew’s victory, making key saves in a tense penalty shootout to overcome Liga MX powerhouse Tigres UANL.

Head coach Wilfried Nancy’s side now awaits the winner between CF Monterrey and Club América in the semifinals.

The match started in dramatic fashion as Tigres UANL took the early lead in the third minute through a defensive error that led to an easy finish for André-Pierre Gignac.

Despite the setback, the Columbus Crew rallied and found the equalizer in the 59th minute courtesy of winger Gyasi Zardes, who delivered a clinical far-post strike to level the aggregate score.

With the game deadlocked after extra time, the Crew emerged victorious in the penalty shootout, with Schulte coming up big with two crucial saves, including a spectacular stop against Gignac.

Lucas Zelarayán sealed the win for the Crew with a confident penalty kick, marking a historic moment as the first MLS team to advance in Mexico after not winning the first leg at home.