The Columbus Crew battled to a 2-2 draw against Liga MX side Monterrey in the first leg of the quarterfinal of the CONCACAF Champions League on Wednesday night. The match, played at historic Crew Stadium, was an exciting affair, with Rayados taking an early lead before the Black & Gold took control and, in the second half, battled back for a 2-1 advantage. But a late mistake at the back allowed for a stoppage time equalizer.
But the story of the game was not so much the play of either team but the officiating.