Ghana forward, Yaw Yeboah was on target for Columbus Crew on Wednesday night and helped the team to hammer Loudoun United FC 5-1 in the US Open Cup.
The former Black Meteors captain started for his team today in the Round 32 encounter of the Cup contest.
After six minutes into the first half, Yaw Yeboah was presented with a good chance and smashed home an unstoppable shot to give Columbus Crew the lead.
Got it started with a bang 💥#Crew96 ✘ @yawyeboah_gh pic.twitter.com/tiXZOdrG7A
— The Crew (@ColumbusCrew) May 10, 2023
That goal inspired his team to score four more goals before the first-half break.
Sean Zawazdki doubled the lead for the visitors in the 18th minute before Isaiah Parente bagged a brace. Christian Ramirez got his name on the scoresheet in the 36th minute to drag the game beyond the reach of Loudoun United FC.
Ghana’s Yaw Yeboah in the game today only lasted 45 minutes and was replaced at halftime.
In the game that ended 5-1 in favour of Columbus Crew, Loudoun United FC netted the only consolation goal through Kalil Elmedkhar via the penalty spot in the 86th minute.
Columbus Crew are now through to the Round 16 stage of the US Open Cup.