Football: Columbus Crew shut out Pachuca in Leagues Cup

Two first-half strikes settle it

Columbus Crew beat Pachuca 2-0 on Friday in the Leagues Cup. Brais Mendez opened the scoring in the 19th minute. Daniel Gazdag doubled the lead in first-half stoppage time, converting at 45+3 to send the Crew into the break two goals clear.

Columbus controlled the tempo after the opener and never let Pachuca settle. The second goal, landing right before halftime, drained the visitors and shaped the rest of the night.

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A clean sheet holds up

Pachuca pushed after the restart and hunted a way back into the tie. The Crew defense held firm, choked off the passing lanes, and guarded the two-goal cushion without major alarm. Columbus managed the closing stages and saw out the shutout.

The Leagues Cup pits MLS and Liga MX clubs against each other in a league-style phase before the knockout bracket. Results here decide seeding, so a two-goal win with a clean sheet carries weight beyond the points.

What comes next

Columbus keeps its Leagues Cup campaign on track and strengthens its standing among the MLS entrants. The Crew have built a reputation for deep runs in recent seasons. Friday’s performance fits that mold and pushes them closer to the knockout rounds.

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