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Chicago Fire 3-4 Columbus Crew: Results, Summary and Goals
Brais Méndez scored in stoppage time as Columbus rallied three times and finished seventh in the Eastern Conference, avoiding a wildcard playoff match.
- On Saturday, the Columbus Crew defeated the Chicago Fire 4-3 on Decision Day, with Gonzalo Tapia scoring two goals and Brais Mendez netting the stoppage-time winner at SeatGeek Stadium.
- The victory propelled Columbus to seventh place in the Eastern Conference with 47 points, allowing the Crew to bypass a wildcard match against rival FC Cincinnati and instead face Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in the first round.
- Chicago led 3-2 at halftime behind two Robert Lewandowski penalty kicks, while Anass Zaroury tied it 2-2 in the first half and Tapia equalized again in the 62nd minute to force the dramatic finish.
- Despite the loss, Chicago finished fourth in the Eastern Conference and secured home-field advantage for their first-round matchup against Charlotte FC.
- Crew interim coach Laurent Courtois praised his squad's resilience, stating the team can "really be proud of what they've done," while midfielder Taha Habroune said, "It was crazy... unbelievable," highlighting the locker room's unwavering belief throughout the 90 minutes.
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The Chilean striker scored his fifth goal in his last five matches in the American tournament (six in total), in Robert Lewandowski's victory over the Chicago Fire, by 4-3.
·Las Condes, Chile
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Gonzalo Tapia, Brais Méndez help Crew avoid MLS Cup wild-card match with 4-3 victory over Fire
CHICAGO (AP) — Gonzalo Tapia netted a pair of goals and Brais Méndez scored the winner in stoppage time to help the Columbus Crew pull out a 4-3 Decision Day victory over the Chicago Fire on Saturday.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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40% Center
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C 40%
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