Match Report
In the standings it was Columbus Crew 15th on 20 points, Orlando City 11th on 25 — separated by 5. On recent form Columbus Crew sat only 28th league-wide over the last five rounds, well short of their 15th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.41/1.77 for Columbus Crew and 1.68/2.45 for Orlando City (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.6.
5 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Columbus Crew 2, draws 1, Orlando City 2, at 4.4 goals per meeting. The host's record in this fixture is thin — 40% of meetings won. Three-plus goals is the norm here, arriving in 60% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 80%.
The venue was Historic Crew Stadium, with room for 20,371 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Orlando City led 1-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-1.
Goal scorers
Columbus Crew: Diego Rossi (80') · Orlando City: Marco Pašalić (14')
Key stats
Possession: Columbus Crew 65% · Orlando City 35% · Total shots: 20-5 · On target: 7-1 · Corners: 8-1