Monterrey

    Columbus Crew beat Monterrey in Champions Cup semis first leg

    Jacen Russell-Rowe contributed the winning goal and an assist as the host Columbus Crew earned a 2-1 victory over Monterrey on Wednesday in the first leg of a Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal series. The two-leg, total-goal series will conclude on May 1 in Guadalupe, Mexico. - Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Russell-Rowe headed home the winner in the 72nd minute after setting up Cucho Hernández's goal in the 25th. Monterrey had pulled level on a goal from Maximiliano Meza in the 58th minute. The decisive play started with a corner kick from the Crew's Diego Rossi. Sean Zawadzki flicked a header from the near post to the back post, where Russell-Rowe charged in to send the ball into the net on the first bounce. Earlier in the second half, Monterrey's Jesús Gallardo corralled a long pass down the left flank on a counter-attack and dribbled into the penalty area. He chipped a cross through the 6-yard box, and Meza had a simple tap-in at the far post. In the first half, Hernandez scored on a nice one-two with Russell-Rowe. In traffic at midfield, Hernandez tapped a short pass to Russell-Rowe, who immediately slipped a return ball as Hernandez raced toward the top of the 18-yard box. Hernandez fired a low, right-footed shot in the bottom left corner. The other semifinal series began Tuesday, with Pachuca and host Club America playing to a 1-1 draw in an all-Mexican matchup. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
    • 6d
    • ESPN News Services
    Crew forward "Cucho" Hernandez celebrates after scoring a goal against Monterrey.
    USA Today Images
    Back to Top

    2023-24 Liga MX Ladder

    TeamGPWDLGDP
    América171052+1835
    Cruz Azul171034+933
    Toluca17953+1532
    Monterrey17953+1332
    Tigres UANL17944+1131
    Guadalajara17944+731
    Pachuca17926+729
    Pumas UNAM17764+527
    Necaxa17764+127
    Querétaro17665+124
    León17737-224
    FC Juarez17449-716
    Atlético de San Luis175111-1016
    Mazatlán FC17449-1116
    Santos174310-1315
    Tijuana17287-914
    Atlas17359-1014
    Puebla171214-255

    2023-24 Team Leaders

    Mexican Liga BBVA MX

    9

    Germán BerterameF #9

    4
    Matches8
    Assists1
    11

    Maximiliano MezaM #11

    3
    Matches15
    Assists4
    10

    Sergio CanalesM #10

    3
    Matches5
    Assists0

    Rankings

    Mexican Liga BBVA MX

    Goal Difference
    13
    3rd
    Goals Scored
    32
    4th
    Assists
    27
    2nd
    Goals Conceded
    19
    4th
    ESPN BET is operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries ('PENN'). ESPN BET is available in states where PENN is licensed to offer sports wagering. Must be 21+ to wager. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.
    Copyright: © 2024 ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.