Gallery: Columbus Crew vs. New England Revolution

Mark Batke
Mon, 03 Nov 2014 00:27:59 +0000
Multimedia, Photos, Slideshow, Soccer, Sports, Columbus, Crew, mls playoffs, revolution, soccer

Members of the Crew Stadium facility staff give the field a final watering prior to an Eastern Conference semifinal game between the Columbus Crew and New England Revolution on Nov. 1. The Crew lost, 4-2. Credit: Mark Batke / Photo editor

A Crew fan cheers during an Eastern Conference semifinal game between the Columbus Crew and New England Revolution on Nov. 1 at Crew Stadium. The Crew lost, 4-2. Credit: Mark Batke / Photo editor

Brand ambassador Frankie Hejduk leads Crew fans in a cheer during an Eastern Conference semifinal game between the Columbus Crew and New England Revolution on Nov. 1 at Crew Stadium. The Crew lost, 4-2. Credit: Mark Batke / Photo editor

Crew midfielder Ethan Finlay (left) dribbles the ball during an Eastern Conference semifinal game against the New England Revolution on Nov. 1 at Crew Stadium. The Crew lost, 4-2. Credit: Mark Batke / Photo editor

New England Revolution defender Jose Goncalves (23) walks away from the referee after being issued a yellow card during an Eastern Conference semifinal game against the Columbus Crew on Nov. 1 at Crew Stadium. The Crew lost, 4-2. Credit: Mark Batke / Photo editor

Crew forward Federico Higuain (10) takes a free kick during an Eastern Conference semifinal game against the New England Revolution on Nov. 1 at Crew Stadium. The Crew lost, 4-2. Credit: Mark Batke / Photo editor

Crew midfielder Tony Tchani (6) attempts to pass the ball during an Eastern Conference semifinal game against the New England Revolution on Nov. 1 at Crew Stadium. The Crew lost, 4-2. Credit: Mark Batke / Photo editor

Crew fans stood through cold temperatures for an Eastern Conference semifinal game against the New England Revolution on Nov. 1 at Crew Stadium. The Crew lost, 4-2. Credit: Mark Batke / Photo editor

Crew forward Federico Higuain (10) dribbles the ball during an Eastern Conference semifinal game against the New England Revolution on Nov. 1 at Crew Stadium. The Crew lost, 4-2. Credit: Mark Batke / Photo editor

Crew midfielder Wil Trapp (20) crosses the ball during an Eastern Conference semifinal game against the New England Revolution on Nov. 1 at Crew Stadium. The Crew lost, 4-2. Credit: Mark Batke / Photo editor

Crew forward Justin Meram (left) takes a shot on goal during an Eastern Conference semifinal game against the New England Revolution on Nov. 1 at Crew Stadium. The Crew lost, 4-2. Credit: Mark Batke / Photo editor

The ball sails into the net after a shot from Crew forward Justin Meram during an Eastern Conference semifinal game against the New England Revolution on Nov. 1 at Crew Stadium. The Crew lost, 4-2. Credit: Mark Batke / Photo editor

Crew midfielder Ethan Finlay (left) attempts a shot on goal during an Eastern Conference semifinal game against the New England Revolution on Nov. 1 at Crew Stadium. The Crew lost, 4-2. Credit: Mark Batke / Photo editor

Crew forward Federico Higuain (10) attempts a penalty kick during an Eastern Conference semifinal game against the New England Revolution on Nov. 1 at Crew Stadium. The Crew lost, 4-2. Credit: Mark Batke / Photo editor

Crew midfielder Wil Trapp (left) walks off the field following an Eastern Conference semifinal game against the New England Revolution on Nov. 1 at Crew Stadium. The Crew lost, 4-2. Credit: Mark Batke / Photo editor

The Columbus Crew took on the New England Revolution in the first leg of an Eastern Conference semifinal in the MLS Cup Playoffs on Nov. 1 at Crew Stadium. The Crew lost, 4-2. The two teams will meet for the second and final leg of the series on Nov. 9 at Gillette Stadium.