Match Report
The table read 15th (Columbus Crew, 20 pts) against 9th (Minnesota United, 29 pts), 9 points apart. Columbus Crew ranked just 28th in the league on five-round form despite their 15th table position. In league terms the two rates read 1.41/1.77 for Columbus Crew and 1.36/1.45 for Minnesota United (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.6.
Columbus Crew had won three straight, having scored in 8 consecutive games.
The match was played at Historic Crew Stadium (capacity 20,371). On the scoreboard, Columbus Crew led 1-0 at the break; 4 second-half goals set the final 2-3.
Goal scorers
Columbus Crew: Hugo Picard (56'), Taha Habroune (31') · Minnesota United: Kelvin Yeboah (59'), Anthony Markanich Jr. (74'), Kelvin Yeboah (66')
Key stats
Possession: Columbus Crew 66% · Minnesota United 34% · Total shots: 13-12 · On target: 4-7 · Corners: 4-6