Key Events
In the 37th minute, Columbus Crew launched an attack from the left flank, accelerating past the entire opposing defense line. Aftan’s cross found Ramirez making a run at the near post, who headed the ball into the net, giving Columbus Crew a 1-0 lead.
Match Report
On July 14 at 10:30 AM, the MLS saw its 25th round match-up as LAFC hosted visiting team Columbus Crew at their home ground.
In the 10th minute, Columbus Crew player Ramirez intercepted the ball in midfield. Noticing Loris’ advanced position, he chose to shoot from midfield. The ball posed a considerable threat, but after fumbling it, Loris secured possession.
In the 14th minute, LAFC countered with Bouanga using his speed to break into the penalty area, but his final move failed to get past the defender. By chance, the ball fell to Kamara, whose shot was saved by the goalkeeper and cleared out for a corner.
In the 20th minute, LAFC executed a fine combination play in front of the penalty box. The resulting cutback found Duenas unmarked in the middle, but his shot was blocked by a defender.
In the 24th minute, Columbus Crew launched another counter-attack, executing a fine combination that created an excellent opportunity, but the final shot went just over the crossbar.
Trailing, LAFC launched a frenzied counter-attack. In the 42nd minute, Kamara completed a header in the middle of the pitch, but the ball sailed just over the crossbar.
At halftime, Columbus Crew led LAFC 1-0.
LAFC Starting Lineup: 1-Loris; 25-Carnot; 3-Murillo; 24-Hollingshead; 14-Palencia; 6-Sanchez; 20-Acosta; 18-Duenas; 23-Kamara; 99-Bouanga; 19-Borges;
Substitutes: 22-Romero; 33-Ronge; 4-Segura; 2-Chagoyen; 36-Musto; 21-Gutierrez; 30-Martinez; 27-Otaz;
Columbus Crew Starting Lineup: 28-Schulz; 4-Camacho; 31-Moreira; 18-Amundsen; 6-Nagbe; 17-Ramirez; 10-Rossi; 23-Farci; 25-Zawaski; 27-Aftan; 9-Hernandez;
Substitutes: 1-Hagen Godoy; 21-Chebok; 3-Sanz; 14-Yebba; 20-Matan; 5-Jones; 16-Habroune; 11-Heinestroza; 29-Moroka.
