What happened: Entering off the bench, the same Sebastian Gomez who netted a 66th-minute equalizer in a 1-1 draw on Oct. 18 provided the insurance margin before the opposition pulled a goal back in the 60th minute to make it 2-1. A subsequent substitution followed in the 64th minute as the match entered the final half-hour with a one-goal difference.

Why it matters: Gomez's postseason contribution extends a steady 2026 rise that earned him a Sept. 29 Homegrown Player Spotlight feature after he recorded a goal and an assist in a 3-0 win during his first start. Consistent second-half production off the bench provides a decisive attacking option in tight postseason fixtures.

What to watch: Play continues past the 64th-minute mark at 2-1 with the one-goal advantage on the line through the closing regulation window and stoppage time.