Afful to play in final

Ghana defender Harrison Afful played the entire duration as Columbus Crew SC beat the Montreal Impact 3-1 at home to reach the Eastern Conference MLS playoffs final.

Montreal entered the match with a 2-1 lead after winning the first leg at home.

To keep their season alive, Crew SC forced extra time with an Ethan Finlay equalizer in the 78th minute, and Kei Kamara sealed the team’s fate with a 111th minute winner.

Columbus advances in the Audi 2015 MLS Cup Playoffs to play the New York Red Bulls for the chance to go to the MLS Cup.

Afful will leave to join the Black Stars for Friday’s qualifier against Comoros.