By Mariana Smithfield
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Cucho Hernanadez Crew forward Leagues Cup Quarterfinals Crew (1) 4 NYCFC (1) 3 SO 8 17 2024.mp3
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Forward Cucho Hernández scored the leveler for Columbus, finding the net on a header in the 40th minute of the match.
- Hernández recorded his 31st goal and 43rd goal contribution in his last 41 appearances across all competitions.
- With his first goal of the 2024 tournament, the Colombian now has 49 goals in his 77 matches with the Crew across all competitions.
- Saturday night’s attendance at Lower.com Field was 14,071.
- The Black & Gold advance to the Leagues Cup Semifinals against the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday, Aug. 21 at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio [MLS Season Pass on Apple TV / Alt 105.7 FM / iHeartRadio app (English); La Grande 102.5 FM / La Grande app (Spanish)]. Kickoff time is 7:30 pm.
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