“Prince Owusu gave CF Montréal a dream start, converting just minutes after Rudy Camacho had been booked and while Columbus were still finding their footing. A Gennadiy Synchuk shot had been saved in the build-up, but the visitors recycled possession and Owusu finished to make it 0-1.”
Pivotal“Columbus leveled through an unfortunate own goal from Montréal defender Thomas Gillier, who turned the ball into his own net to gift the hosts an equalizer. The goal came shortly after Longstaff had been denied by the goalkeeper, and the loss of Rudy Camacho to a yellow-card-forced substitution left Montréal momentarily disorganized at the back.”
Pivotal“Noah Streit proved the match-winner, converting with a right-footed effort to restore Montréal's lead just as Columbus were throwing bodies forward in search of a winner. Streit had already tested the goalkeeper five minutes earlier, and this time he made no mistake — sending the visitors into the final stretch with a priceless 2-1 advantage.”
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Outstanding performance
CF Montréal•AttackerCF Montréal pulled off a tactically disciplined smash-and-grab at Columbus, winning 2-1 despite being thoroughly outplayed by the Crew in terms of possession and territorial control. Columbus commanded 62 percent of the ball and mustered 71 dangerous attacks to Montréal's 40, yet the numbers told a different story in front of goal: Montréal racked up 14 shots and seven on target compared to Columbus's meager six and two, exposing the hosts' inability to convert pressure into genuine chances. Prince Owusu struck early to set the tone, and though Thomas Gillier's unfortunate own goal leveled matters before halftime, Montréal remained ruthless on the counter — creating two big chances to Columbus's none — with Streit's composed finish in the 78th minute ultimately punishing the home side's profligacy. The result is a significant blow to Columbus's season ambitions given their struggles to translate dominance into results, while Montréal collect a statement away victory that underlines their clinical efficiency on the road.
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Corner awarded.
Daniel Gazdag takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Sean Zawadzki takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Sean Zawadzki takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
Cesar Ruvalcaba attempts a header but misses the shot.
Corner awarded.
Matthew Longstaff receives a yellow card.
Matthew Longstaff receives a yellow card.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Offside.
Daniel Gazdag is substituted off for Taha Habroune.
On comes Tarun Karumanchi, replacing Dylan Chambost.
Daniel Armando Rios Calderon replaces Noah Streit.
Alexis Sanchez is substituted off for Prince Owusu.
Noah StreitNoah Streit scores with a right-footed shot.
assist: Brayan Vera
Goal! The score is now 1-2.
Offside.
Brayan CeballosYellow CardBrayan Ceballos receives a yellow card.
Noah Streit takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Brandan Craig is on, and Jalen Neal is off.
Brayan Ceballos comes on for Fabian Herbers.
Dylan Chambost takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Matthew Longstaff takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Noah Streit takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Offside.
Substitution: Victor Loturi comes on for Gennadiy Synchuk.
Offside.
Marcelo Herrera replaces Mohamed Farsi.
Matthew Longstaff takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
Shot by Prince Owusu with his left foot, but it's saved.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Prince Owusu attempts a header but misses the shot.
Daniel Pereira takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Offside.
Jalen NealYellow CardJalen Neal receives a yellow card.
First half ends with the score at 1-1.
Corner awarded.
Dylan Chambost takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Yellow card issued.
Jalen Neal takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
Thomas GillierShot by Thomas Gillier results in an own goal.
Goal! An own goal by Thomas Gillier levels the score at 1-1.
Goal! The score is now 1-1.
Matthew Longstaff takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Cesar Ruvalcaba comes on for Rudy Camacho.
Yellow card.
Prince OwusuShot by Prince Owusu with his right foot results in a goal.
assist: Gennadiy Synchuk
Goal! The score is now 0-1.
Gennadiy Synchuk takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Yellow card shown to Rudy Camacho.
Kick-off! The referee is Malik Badawi.
Columbus Crew host a struggling CF Montréal side that has gone eight MLS games without a win, with the Crew looking to consolidate their playoff push at Lower.com Field. The arrival of Alexis Sánchez adds a wildcard element for the visitors, while Columbus lean on home advantage and sharper form to claim three points.
