After opening up Audi Field in July, D.C. United got the opportunity to play host in the playoffs. United came into the game on a 10-game unbeaten streak while Columbus had won just one of three games in October.
The two teams were in very different places coming in but ended up playing a highly entertaining match on Thursday night.
A D.C. United goal in the 21st minute from Frederic Brillant put the home team up, but a goal just nine minutes later from Columbus’ Federico Higuain would bring things even.
However, 90 minutes would not be enough and 30 minutes of extra time had to be played.