Ghanaian forward, Yaw Yeboah contributed an assist during Columbus Crew’s thrilling 3-3 tie against Minnesota FC on Friday evening at Lower.com Field.
The match saw Bongokuhle Hlongwane secure an early lead for Minnesota United FC in the 17th minute with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner. The goal was made possible by Teemu Pukki’s precise through ball, executed during a swift counterattack.
Malte Amundsen responded for Columbus Crew, leveling the score at 1-1 with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box that found the top left corner. Cucho Hernández played a crucial role by assisting Amundsen’s goal.
Columbus Crew took the lead in the 51st minute, courtesy of Alexandru Matan’s goal, set up by Darlington Nagbe.
Bongokuhle Hlongwane notched his second goal for Minnesota United FC, converting an attempt from close range to the bottom left corner. Joseph Rosales provided the assist with a well-placed cross.
Christian Ramírez extended Columbus Crew’s advantage with a goal in the 83rd minute, increasing their lead to 3-2. Yaw Yeboah played a pivotal role in this goal’s creation.
In the 90th minute, Hassani Dotson’s crucial goal saved Minnesota United FC from defeat.
Ultimately, Minnesota United FC emerged victorious with a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Crew. It’s worth noting that Yaw Yeboah did not participate in the penalty shootout.
