Columbus Crew SC repeated last season’s postseason heroics and secured a penalty kick victory in a road game in the Knockout Round of the Eastern Conference playoffs as the Black & Gold prevailed 3-2 from the penalty spot over the D.C. United after a 2-2 tie in extra time.
It was a game of ups and downs for Columbus, but the team ultimately got the job done at the Audi Field. Here is how each player performed:
Zack Steffen (7) – The goalkeeper made a terrible early mistake by releasing the ball inside the six-yard box on D.