Columbus Crew SC vs. New York Red Bulls - Final Score - October 29, 2024

Columbus Crew SC Defeats New York Red Bulls 2-1

In a thrilling match that came down to the final minutes, the Columbus Crew SC defeated the New York Red Bulls 2-1 on October 29, 2024, at Lower.com Field. With this victory, the Crew SC clinched a berth in the MLS Cup Playoffs.

First Half Dominance by the Crew SC

The Crew SC controlled the tempo of the game from the opening whistle. They created several chances early on and were rewarded in the 15th minute when Miguel Berry slotted home a pass from Lucas Zelarayan. The Crew SC continued to press forward and had several more good looks at goal, but they were unable to extend their lead before halftime.

Red Bulls Fight Back in the Second Half

The Red Bulls came out with more energy in the second half and began to create chances of their own. They finally broke through in the 65th minute when Lewis Morgan converted a penalty kick. The goal seemed to energize the Red Bulls, and they continued to push for an equalizer.

Crew SC Holds On for the Victory

Despite the Red Bulls' pressure, the Crew SC defense held strong and kept them at bay. In the 85th minute, the Crew SC sealed the victory when Zelarayan scored a beautiful goal from outside the box. The Red Bulls had one last chance to tie the game in stoppage time, but Andre Blake made a brilliant save to secure the victory for the Crew SC.

What's Next for the Crew SC and Red Bulls?

With this victory, the Crew SC improved to 14-10-8 on the season and clinched a berth in the MLS Cup Playoffs. They will face the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference in the first round. The Red Bulls fell to 13-11-9 with the loss and will miss the playoffs.