Definition: In this task, you will be presented with a passage and have to answer a question based on your understanding of the events inferred from the passage. Try to find the best answer that is most likely to fill in "_". Note that the URLs in the text have been replaced with [Link].
Input: The dream is over for Bradley Wright-Phillips and his New York Red Bulls. For the third season in a row, the men from New Jersey fell in the play-off’s having promised so much during the regular season. They really are developing a nasty habit of choking when the heat is on. Former Charlton and Southampton striker Wright-Phillips cut a forlorn figure all night though no one could argue that the Columbus Crew don't deserve their ticket to next Sunday’s final where they will host Portland. Last weekend’s 2-0 first leg defeat had left the Red Bulls facing a serious uphill challenge, one which was ultimately beyond them. There was no cutting edge, no spark when manager Jesse Marsch needed it most.Anatole Abang scored for New York Red Bulls in stoppage timeColumbus Crew took a 2-0 advantage into the match from the first legNew York Red Bulls already won the Supporters Shield this season 
 Question:Justin Meram’s opener after just nine seconds last weekend was the spark which ignited a supremely solid display to put the _ within touching distance of their first appearance in the end of season showpiece since 2008.

Columbus Crew