Atlanta United advanced past the Columbus Crew in the U.S Open Cup 3-2 thanks to a Brandon Vazquez brace and in spite of the torrential rain that arrived at Mapfre Stadium to start the second half.
This tweet by our own Payson Schwin sums it up pretty well.
The game got off to a dream start for the Five Stripes in the 5th minute thanks to a bad touch by a Columbus defender. Vazquez did not hesitate on the finish. If his form is any indication, he’s on his way into the 18, perhaps at Romario William’s expense.