NY City FC proves tough to beat again as they take Columbus Crew into shootout and falls, 4-3

By Mariana Smithfield

Nick Cushing NYCFC head coach, directs team in Leagues Cup match at Columbus Crew, 8 17 2024 (courtesy IMAGN, photo by Katie Stratman, USA Today Sports)

 

Nick Cushing NYCFC head coach Leagues Cup Postmatch Presser Crew in a shootout 4-3 8 17 2024.mp3

 

Visitors Star of the Match, Alonso Martinez NYCFC, reacts after scoring 12 seconds into Leagues Cup Quarterfinal at Columbus, 8 17 2024 (courtesy IMAGN, photo by Katie Stratman, USA Today Sports)

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