Afful's Clumbus Crew takes advantage

Ghana defender Harrison Afful has lauded his Columbus Crew teammates for taking a massive first leg advantage in their MLS Eastern Conference finals against New York Red Bulls.

Afful, featured prominently to help the Black and Gold secure a vital 2-0 win at home to New York on Sunday night.

Goals from Justin Meram and Kei Kamara proved good enough to hand Greg Berhalter’s side the commanding win in the first leg tie.

Crew must now only avoid defeat or a marginal defeat in the return leg this weekend to emerge champions of the Eastern Conference.

And Afful in celebrating the important win posted a dressing room picture with his teammates in a jubilant mood.

Great team work ???????? well done guys,we not done yet!CrewSc,” Afful tagged in the picture he posted on social media.