Reigning MLS Cup Champions Columbus Crew would have wished their playoff marketing campaign to get off to a greater begin.
Wilfried Nancy’s facet fell behind after solely 25 minutes of Tuesday’s first match of three in opposition to the New York Crimson Bulls.
Midfielder Felipe Carballo was fortunate sufficient to be in the best place on the proper time because the 28-year-old poked residence past goalkeeper Patrick Schulte for his first MLS aim.
It means the reigning champions have to come back from behind to seize an early benefit in opposition to NYRB earlier than their subsequent two video games.
However as followers displayed earlier than kick-off, this isn’t their first rodeo.
Crew supervisor Wilfried Nancy beforehand mentioned how final 12 months’s success was made a playoff behavior of coming from behind.
The query is, can they do it once more?
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