Columbus Crew Eliminates Inter Miami CF

     The reigning Leagues Cup champions Inter Miami CF were eliminated by the Columbus Crew 3-2 at Lower.com Field on Tuesday night in the Leagues Cup Round of 16. Columbus will host NYCFC this Saturday in the Leagues Cup Quarterfinals. 

     In the first half, Inter Miami CF got out to a 1--0 lead in the 10th minute. Matias Rojas made a diving header from seven yards away. It was the fourth goal in the last four Leagues Cup contests for Rojas. 

     There was plenty of scoring in the second half of play. It became 2-0 for the Herons during the 62nd minute. Diego Gomez made a give-and-go pass with Luis Suarez and eventually scored with a right-footed shot from 12 yards out. 

     Columbus responded quickly with three unanswered goals to take a 3-2 lead. Christian Ramirez redirected in a header from six yards during the 67th minute. Diego Rossi added goals in the 69th minute on a right-foot volley from eight yards and in the 80th minute with a right-footed shot from seven yards out for the Crew.