By Mariana Smithfield
Nick Cushing NYCFC head coach Leagues Cup Postmatch Presser Crew in a shootout 4-3 8 17 2024.mp3
GAME NOTES
Columbus Crew Goals: Hernández 41’
New York City FC Goals: Martínez 1’
*A lightning quick start to the game saw Alonso Martínez score the fastest goal in Club history after 12 seconds. Cucho Hernández drew the hosts level in the 41st minute.
*Head Coach Nick Cushing used the same lineup that beat Tigres UNAL midweek
*NY City took the lead after just 12 seconds with the fastest goal in Club history, scored by Alonso Martínez, the Costa Rican star off the press from a Crew turnover.
*The contest ended 1-1. Penalty kicks resulted and Columbus won 4-3.
COMPILED FROM NEW YORK CITY FC COMMUNICATIONS, MLS AND STAFF REPORTS