FC Cincinnati fan throws beer at Cucho Hernandez. And the Columbus Crew forward chugs it
The legend of Cucho Hernandez continues.
In the moments after Columbus Crew defender Steven Moreira scored a game-tying goal in the 96th minute to help the team secure a point against FC Cincinnati Saturday night, Hernandez had a chance to celebrate with what Cincinnati fans were giving him.
The Columbus Crew forward, who assisted Derrick Etienne Jr.'s goal in the 74th minute, took a beer thrown at him from the crowd and chugged it.
— nathan (@indy03) August 28, 2022
Oh my gosh.
Just saw Cucho Hernandez catch a beer flying from the FC Cincinnati fans and chugged it. #Crew96— Jacob Myers (@_jcmyers) August 28, 2022
Cucho said the beer tasted good. https://t.co/bUql0SMTss
— Jacob Myers (@_jcmyers) August 28, 2022
Crew coach Caleb Porter hopes FC Cincinnati fans were suspended for throwing beer at his players
Caleb Porter said he hopes people are suspended for throwing beer and water bottles at his players from the stands, and that the league does something about it.
He said he hopes fans give appreciation to the players for their fight and resiliency. #Crew96— Jacob Myers (@_jcmyers) August 28, 2022
This response garnered instant respect from Crew fans
#CuchoIsReal https://t.co/uoshmZkPEP
— Lumbo Larry (@LumboLarry614) August 28, 2022
Build the statue right now https://t.co/3PlHDIPCTL
— Common Oscar Gonzalez Enjoyer (@ProjectPsion) August 28, 2022
This is the thing legends are made of https://t.co/EJuJQNVgSc
— Scott (@scott2621) August 28, 2022
In his short time with the Crew, Hernandez has already made a name for himself.
The Colombian striker has scored eight goals in nine games, adding his first assist Saturday night against FC Cincinnati.
Cucho Hernandez was not the only person to react after Steven Moreira's goal
After Moreira secured a point for the Crew on the road after his game-tying goal, Porter had an interaction with the FC Cincinnati faithful.
The Crew coach turned to the crowd, shushed them, put his arms out and gave fans a shrug as his team left Cincinnati with a 2-2 draw.
Caleb Porter turns to the Cincinnati crowd and shushes them, then puts his arms out to the side and shrugs.
FT: 2-2. #Crew96 get a point at the death.— Jacob Myers (@_jcmyers) August 28, 2022
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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Cucho Hernandez chugs thrown beer after Crew ties FC Cincinnati
