Columbus Crew end Inter Miami's Leagues Cup title defense

In a dramatic upset that sent shockwaves through the soccer world, the Columbus Crew ended Inter Miami's reign as Leagues Cup champions with a thrilling 3-2 victory at Lower.com Field. The match, a Round of 16 clash, saw the underdogs stage a remarkable comeback after falling behind by two goals.

Inter Miami, fueled by the momentum of their historic 2023 Leagues Cup triumph, started the game with intent. Their early pressure paid off when Matias Rojas headed home in the 10th minute to give the visitors a deserved lead. The goal was a testament to Miami's attacking prowess and left the Crew on the back foot.

Columbus, however, showed resilience and grew into the game as the first half progressed. They created several promising opportunities but were unable to convert. The second half began with more of the same, and Inter Miami doubled their advantage when Diego Gomez curled a beautiful shot into the top corner.

The game seemed to be slipping away from the Crew, but they refused to surrender. The turning point came in the 67th minute when Christian Ramirez headed home to reduce the deficit. Just two minutes later, Diego Rossi equalized with a clinical finish, igniting the home crowd.

The momentum was firmly with Columbus, and they completed the turnaround in the 80th minute when Rossi struck again, this time from a tight angle. The goal sent the Lower.com Field into raptures and silenced the Inter Miami supporters.

Despite a late surge from the visitors, the Crew held on to secure a famous victory. The result not only ended Inter Miami's title defense but also highlighted the unpredictable nature of the Leagues Cup.

For Columbus, the win was a significant boost to their confidence and a statement of intent. They will now face New York City FC in the quarterfinals, looking to continue their impressive run.

Inter Miami, while disappointed, will have to regroup quickly. Their focus will now shift to the MLS, where they face a crucial clash against top-of-the-table rivals FC Cincinnati on August 24th.

The defeat will undoubtedly be a setback for the team, but with Lionel Messi set to return soon, they will be determined to bounce back and reclaim their position as one of the top teams in the league.

Tuesday night at Lower.com Field, the Columbus Crew overcame a two-goal deficit to end Inter Miami CF's Leagues Cup title defence.

After falling behind to goals from Miami's Matías Rojas and Diego Gómez, the defending MLS Cup champions rallied behind goals from Christian Ramírez and Diego Rossi to win 3-2 and go to the quarterfinals.

The Columbus Crew's victory over Inter Miami will be remembered as one of the biggest upsets in Leagues Cup history. It was a night of drama, passion, and unforgettable moments that will be talked about for years to come.Superstar Lionel Messi, who has been out since sustaining an ankle injury during Argentina's Copa América final victory over Colombia last month, is still not playing for Miami.

Early in the first half, Rojas headed past Nicholas Hagen to give Miami a strong start to the match. Gómez curled a ball into the far right corner after a pass from Luis Suárez, giving Gerardo Martino's squad the appearance of being on their way to the quarterfinals.

"When one observes how the team competes today against Columbus," Martino stated, "the reality is that one cannot help but be very satisfied with the way in which we can stand in the home of the last champion, in a team that was also a Concacaf Champions finalist."

However, the Crew, third