Leagues Cup Round-of-16 Roundup: Crew Eliminate Defending Champ Miami

Leagues Cup Round-of-16 Roundup: Crew Eliminate Defending Champ Miami
Columbus Crew forward Cucho Hernandez (9) kicks the ball past Inter Miami CF defender Tomas Aviles (6) during the first half of the Leagues Cup round of 16 game in Columbus, Ohio, on Aug. 13, 2024. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch/USA TODAY NETWORK
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Diego Rossi scored a second-half brace and the host Columbus Crew rallied from two goals down to earn a 3–2 Leagues Cup round-of-16 victory over defending tournament champions Inter Miami on Tuesday night, August 13.

Christian Ramirez also scored to begin the reigning MLS Cup champions’ comeback, which was completed in the space of 14 minutes to secure a home quarterfinal against New York City FC on Saturday. The Crew are looking to reach a second major continental final in 2024 after finishing runner-up in the CONCACAF Champions Cup in June.