Columbus Crew Coach Criticizes Referee After Controversial Penalty Miss in Campeones Cup

Columbus Crew head coach Wilfried Nancy expressed frustration over officiating in their recent Campeones Cup match against Club América, where a missed penalty kick by Malte Amundsen led to a 5-4 loss in the shootout. Nancy highlighted inconsistencies in the referee’s decisions regarding goalkeeper positioning, which he believes should have resulted in a retake of the penalty. Despite the setback, the Crew remains in strong contention for the Supporters’ Shield as they prepare for upcoming matches against D.C. United and Inter Miami.