Overview

• Felipe Carballo scored in the 25th minute, marking his first goal for the New York Red Bulls, leading to a crucial 1-0 victory over the Columbus Crew.
• New York's win is their first road victory in the MLS Cup playoffs since 2017 and their first postseason win in Columbus after four previous losses.
• Goalkeeper Carlos Coronel made eight critical saves, including a standout stop in the 83rd minute, thwarting the Crew's attempts to equalize.
• Despite Columbus controlling 73% of possession, they struggled to convert chances, hindered by Coronel's performance and the absence of key players due to injuries.
• The win places New York one match away from eliminating the defending MLS Cup champions, with the next game scheduled in Harrison, N.J. on Sunday.