T.On Wednesday night, his “Cup magic” shocked American football as the titan-killer played out in the round of 16 of the US Open Cup.
of Pittsburgh Riverhounds of USL Championship shocked major league soccer ~ side columbus crew and Highmark Stadium Decided to advance to the quarterfinals of the cup for the first time in 22 years. columbus came second MLS loser in a row Pittsburgh At a tournament after the New England Revolution lost in the Round of 32 on May 9.
One goal decides the game
At 22 minutes, Pittsburgh Forward Albert Diqua It jumped out into space beyond the defense of Columbus.he played onside as a midfielder Robbie Martz find him with a through ball, dikwa Applied a smooth right foot finish over a veteran goalie Evan Bush To give the host a lead they won’t let go of.
of river hound He managed 25 percent of possession and won the game despite going down with 10 men after a 95-minute red card. Columbus, eighth in the Eastern Conference, attempted just seven shots in the entire game.
A crew with a night to remember
columbuswon the US Open Cup In 2002, they were unable to compete with packed, raucous crowds in Pittsburgh, which hosted the Open Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 2001. crew He had almost all the ball, but made only three shots on target river hound goalie Jamali Waite.
Pittsburgh Having never advanced past the quarter-final stage, he will be confident of making history in the last eight.Riverhounds looking to win second straight season USL Championship Teams to advance to the finals, below Republic of Sacramento last year.
