Match Report
The table read 10th (New York RB, 27 pts) against 13th (Columbus Crew, 23 pts), 4 points apart. New York RB had been under-performing their position — 27th on five-round form against 10th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.39/2 for New York RB and 1.48/1.7 for Columbus Crew (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.6.
Across 8 recorded meetings, New York RB have 1 win to Columbus Crew's 3, with 4 draws, at 2.63 goals per meeting. History gives the home side just 38% of the wins in this matchup. 63% of the meetings finished with three goals or more.
The venue was Red Bull Arena, with room for 30,188 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: New York RB led 2-1 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 3-2.
Goal scorers
New York RB: Julian Hall (7'), Julian Hall (40'), Julian Hall (78') · Columbus Crew: Max Arfsten (22'), Diego Rossi (64')
Key stats
Possession: New York RB 31% · Columbus Crew 69% · Total shots: 13-12 · On target: 6-4 · Corners: 3-2