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Major League Soccer Matchweek 1
Columbus Crew crestColumbus Crew
4–2
FT
HT 3–2
Chicago Fire crestChicago Fire
  • J. Russell-Rowe 20′
  • C. Teran 38′ (og)
  • D. Rossi 45′
  • D. Rossi 50′
  • B. Gutierrez 13′
  • B. Gutierrez 22′
Lower.com Field, Columbus Fotis Bazakos, USA

Match report

Columbus Crew beat Chicago Fire 4-2 in Major League Soccer Matchweek 1 at Lower.com Field, Columbus.

Columbus Crew recovered from 1 goal down to win.

B. Gutierrez scored 2 goals.

Expected goals finished 2.18 to 1.79, a result that matched the chances created.

Key takeaways

Comeback

Columbus Crew recovered from 1 goal down to win.

Brace

B. Gutierrez scored 2 goals.

Expected goals

Expected goals finished 2.18 to 1.79, a result that matched the chances created.

Timeline

Columbus Crew above · Chicago Fire below
  • 13′⚽B. Gutierrez
  • ⚽J. Russell-Rowe20′
  • 22′⚽B. GutierrezAssist: J. Bamba
  • 37′Sergio Oregel
  • ⚽C. Teran (og)38′
  • 44′Philip Zinckernagel
  • ⚽D. RossiAssist: S. Moreira45′
  • 46′⇄H. CuypersT. Barlow
  • ⚽D. RossiAssist: M. Amundsen50′
  • 57′▣VAR: Card upgrade
  • 58′Brian Gutierrez
  • ⇄J. Russell-RoweA. Jackson59′
  • ▣VAR: Goal cancelled65′
  • 68′⇄S. OregelM. Pineda
  • 68′⇄P. ZinckernagelO. Glasgow
  • ⇄M. FarsiA. Herrera82′

Match stats

● Columbus Crew● Chicago Fire
Possession 57%
43%
Expected goals (xG) 2.18
1.79
Shots 14
13
Shots on target 4
6
Shots inside the box 14
10
Corners 5
2
Accurate passes 511
378
Saves 4
1
Fouls 8
17
Offsides 1
3
Yellow cards 0
3
Red cards 0
0

Line-ups

Columbus Crew3-5-1-1
20 D. Jones
24 E. Bush
13 A. Jackson
12 D. Jones
45 O. Presthus
2 A. Herrera
29 C. Mrowka
44 T. Brown
46 C. Adams

Manager: Wilfried Nancy

Chicago Fire4-2-3-1
22 M. Pineda
34 O. Gonzalez
12 T. Barlow
26 O. Glasgow
25 J. Gal
36 J. Reynolds
5 S. Rogers
45 H. Osorio
47 S. Williams

Manager: Mike Matkovich

Top-rated players

Diego RossiColumbus Crew · 90′ · 2 goals · 2 key passes
9.0
Jonathan BambaChicago Fire · 90′ · 2 assist · 5 key passes
8.2
Jacen Russell-RoweColumbus Crew · 59′ · 1 goal · 1 key passes
7.9
Brian GutierrezChicago Fire · 90′ · 2 goals
7.9
Steven MoreiraColumbus Crew · 90′ · 1 assist · 2 key passes
7.3
Malte AmundsenColumbus Crew · 90′ · 1 assist · 1 key passes
7.3

Questions & answers

What was the score in Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire?

Columbus Crew 4-2 Chicago Fire (half-time 3-2).

Where is Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire played?

The match is played at Lower.com Field, Columbus.

Who is the referee for Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire?

The appointed referee is Fotis Bazakos, USA.

What is the head-to-head record between Columbus Crew and Chicago Fire?

In their last 9 meetings: Columbus Crew 6 wins, Chicago Fire 1 wins, 2 draws.