As the game hit its dramatic finale, Columbus Crew pushed everyone forward in a bid for an aggregate equalizer. That's when the dagger was thrust. Cengiz Ünder took advantage of a turnover in midfield and created a chance for Denis Bouanga, who ran behind the defense and finished with clinical accuracy, booking LAFC's place in the quarterfinals.

Columbus Crew put themselves in a goal-less hole going into the second leg of the round of 16 series vs LAFC in Champions Cup.

The team takes a commanding three-goal lead into the second leg of their series on Tuesday night in Columbus, putting a quarterfinal berth well within reach.