Match Report

0.00 0-0

Columbus Crew kick off!

2.59 0-1

Gustavo Saavedra kicks a strong pass forward to Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez knocks in a cross ball towards Norberto Pineda. Norberto Pineda makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!

6.25 0-1

Gustavo Meleán surges forward with the ball. Gustavo Meleán flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Carrillo. Carlos Carrillo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!

8.34 0-1

Marcio Roque Junior flicks a high pass forward. Russell Sippola collects the pass. Russell Sippola runs straight at the defence! Gustavo Meleán clumsily knocks into Russell Sippola. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!

12.58 0-1

Raymond Gomez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gustavo Saavedra. Gustavo Saavedra knocks the ball forward to Carlos Carrillo. Carlos Carrillo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

14.14 0-1

With imagination, Tiago Gallardo picks a pass forward to Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.

15.15 0-1

Chester Ramirez knocks the ball to his team mate, Sal Young. Sal Young knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leandro Lorenzo who gathers it comfortably.

16.30 1-1

Marcio Roque Junior sees Sal Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sal Young knocks in a cross ball towards Russell Sippola. Russell Sippola fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Leandro Lorenzo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!

21.41 2-1

Luís Cavalcante makes a beautiful solo run. Luís Cavalcante makes a probing pass to Sal Young. Sal Young runs straight at the defence! Sal Young rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!

27.04 2-1

Matías Valenzuela sees space and advances. With great vision, Matías Valenzuela plays the ball forward to Sal Young. Sal Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

28.19 2-1

Tomás Alvarado picks a pass forward to Tiago Gallardo. Tiago Gallardo hits a low pass to Carlos Carrillo. Carlos Carrillo lofts in a cross ball towards Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Neil Watson punches it away to safety.

32.20 2-1

Tiago Gallardo knocks the ball forward to Norberto Pineda. Norberto Pineda shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!

33.23 2-1

Marcio Roque Junior makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alan Medina. Alan Medina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

39.19 2-1

Bob Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Marcio Roque Junior controls it well on his chest. Marcio Roque Junior chips the ball to his team mate, Russell Sippola. Russell Sippola knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.

44.51 2-1

Raymond Gomez flicks a high ball forward to Tiago Gallardo who takes it down. Tiago Gallardo makes a probing pass to Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

45.00 2-1

Tiago Gallardo barges into Chester Ramirez. The referee warns Tiago Gallardo to calm down! Chester Ramirez runs off the knock.

45.00 2-1

The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

45.00 2-1

Atlanta United kick off the second half!

49.07 2-1

Marcio Roque Junior sees Alan Medina in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alan Medina advances inside the box! Alan Medina cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Leandro Lorenzo easily gets down and covers it.

55.55 2-1

Marcio Roque Junior makes a simple pass to Sal Young. Sal Young knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leandro Lorenzo who gathers it comfortably.

57.29 2-1

Emanuel Torres threads a neat ball through to Gustavo Saavedra. Gustavo Saavedra knocks the ball forward to Carlos Carrillo. Carlos Carrillo tries a spectacular long range effort. Neil Watson gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!

59.53 2-1

Gustavo Saavedra barges into Russell Chandler. Gustavo Saavedra is given a warning by the referee! Russell Chandler stretches but gets up unharmed.

61.19 2-1

Emanuel Torres chips the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Saavedra. Gustavo Saavedra makes a simple pass to Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez threads a neat, attacking ball through to Norberto Pineda. Some good footwork from Norberto Pineda provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Atlanta United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.

63.34 3-1

Seeing a gap ahead, Leo Dufty picks a pass forward to Alan Medina. Alan Medina advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Alan Medina provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alan Medina!

66.07 3-1

Russell Chandler flicks a high pass forward to Russell Sippola who brings the ball under control. Russell Sippola threads a neat ball through to Alan Medina. Some superb footwork from Alan Medina provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Leandro Lorenzo comfortably smothers it!

75.17 3-1

Gustavo Saavedra plays the ball forward to Ezequiel Nunez. Ezequiel Nunez whips in a cross ball towards Norberto Pineda. Norberto Pineda directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!

77.25 3-2

Raymond Gomez knocks the ball forward to Gustavo Saavedra. Gustavo Saavedra sees space and advances. Gustavo Saavedra knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Carrillo. Carlos Carrillo makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!

81.43 3-2

Matías Valenzuela flicks a high pass forward. Marcio Roque Junior holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcio Roque Junior flicks a high pass forward. Russell Sippola controls it well on his chest. Russell Sippola passes the ball forward to Sal Young. Some good footwork from Sal Young provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.

85.53 3-2

Gustavo Saavedra flicks a high pass forward. Ezequiel Nunez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ezequiel Nunez cuts inside the box! Luís Cavalcante barges into Ezequiel Nunez. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!

87.37 3-2

Leo Dufty makes a simple pass to Russell Sippola. Russell Sippola tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!

89.40 3-2

Gustavo Saavedra takes it forward alone. Gustavo Saavedra threads the ball through into the box. Ezequiel Nunez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!

90.00 3-2

Luís Cavalcante pushes mid-way up the pitch. Luís Cavalcante flicks a high pass forward. Russell Sippola holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Russell Sippola plays a quick one-two with Sal Young and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Russell Sippola provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Leandro Lorenzo!

90.00 3-2

Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!