Columbus Crew 2-1 Inter Miami: Columbus Crew wins.
Inter Miami enters ScottsMiracle-Gro Field undefeated, ready to face Columbus Crew at 6:00 AM on September 28th in an attempt to solidify their position at the top of the table.
- 0'The match has started.
Columbus Crew hosts Inter Miami.
- 13'Inter Miami took the initiative in controlling the ball.
For the first 13 minutes, Inter Miami took control of the game with superior ball possession.38% - 62%However, truly dangerous opportunities have yet to appear, as the total number of shots created by both teams is only...1 - 0and there haven't been any shots on target yet.0 - 0.
- 24'VAR intervention resulted in a penalty for Columbus Crew.
In the 24th minute, after VAR technology intervened to review the situation, the referee decided to award a penalty.Column Crewafter the situation involvingJosef MartínezThis is a golden opportunity for the home team to break the 0-0 deadlock against Inter Miami.
- 25'Inter Miami dominated possession.
The first half saw...Inter MiamiDominating in terms of possession time when holding the ball.67%compared to33%Columbus Crew's attack remained largely ineffective, with the visitors yet to register a shot on goal, while Columbus Crew had one shot and two corner kicks but were unable to make a difference.
- 27'Carlos Henrique Casimiro received a yellow card for his reaction.
In the 27th minute, the referee issued a yellow card warning.Carlos Henrique CasimiroInter Miami reacted poorly. The midfielder needs to keep a cool head to avoid putting his team in a difficult position for the remainder of the game.
- 28'Josef Martínez scored the opening goal for Columbus Crew from a penalty kick.
28th minute,Josef MartínezColumbus Crew successfully converted a penalty to give them a 1-0 lead against Inter Miami. This valuable opening goal gave the home team a significant advantage, and if they maintained this score, they would temporarily secure their place in the round of 16.
- 33'Lionel Messi equalized the score at 1-1 for Inter Miami.
In the 33rd minute, the class ofLionel MessiHe spoke up at the right moment to score the valuable equalizer.1-1For Inter Miami. This moment of brilliance helped the visiting team quickly regain parity after falling behind.
- 37'Inter Miami dominated possession.
As the game drew to a close in the first half, Inter Miami completely dominated possession.64% - 36%against Columbus Crew. However, the number of truly dangerous opportunities remains very limited, with the two teams having only had a combined total of shots on goal.2 - 1and have1 - 1The first time it hit the target.
- 38'Dylan Chambost received a yellow card for obstruction.
In the 38th minute, the referee issued a yellow card warning.Dylan ChambostColumbus Crew's goal was scored due to a "Not Retreating" error. The game is incredibly evenly matched at 1-1, with Inter Miami dominating possession while the home team patiently waits for opportunities.
- 40'Inter Miami makes personnel changes in midfield.
40th minute,Inter Miamiexercise the right to substitute whenDavid Ayalawas brought onto the field to replaceYangi BrightWith the score tied at 1-1, Ayala's introduction could be aimed at strengthening the visitors' control of the midfield before the first half ends.
- 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 1-1.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 49'Inter Miami had more possession, but Columbus Crew had superior shots on goal.
Entering the 49th minute, the score was tied.1-1Inter Miami dominated possession when keeping the ball.58% - 42%However, Columbus Crew were the ones who created more chances. The home team completely dominated in terms of attacking opportunities and shooting percentage.5 - 1together4 - 0Corner kicks, constantly putting pressure on the opponent's goal.
- 62'Columbus Crew had a superior scoring record.
At the 62nd minute, the score remained unchanged.1-1Although the game was quite evenly matched, Inter Miami had slightly more possession.58%Compared to the home team's 42%, Columbus Crew proved sharper in attack, completely dominating in terms of shots on goal.8 - 3along with the advantage of corner kicks4 - 0.
- 67'Micael dos Santos Silva received a yellow card.
In the 67th minute, the referee had to issue a yellow card warning.Micael dos Santos SilvaInter Miami committed a foul. The match remains incredibly tense with the score currently tied at 1-1, a result that, if maintained, would allow both Inter Miami and Columbus Crew to provisionally qualify for the Round of 16.
- 71'Inter Miami makes personnel changes on the wing.
In the 71st minute, Inter Miami decided to refresh their lineup by bringing on...Riquelme Fillipicame onto the field as a substitute.Facundo MuraThe visiting team is trying to find more attacking options as the score remains tied at 1-1. If this score is maintained, both Inter Miami and Columbus Crew will have provisionally secured their places in the Round of 16.
- 74'Inter Miami had slightly more possession, but Columbus Crew had superior shots on goal.
In the 74th minute, Inter Miami had a slight advantage in terms of possession.57%compared to43%Columbus Crew had more shots on goal, but the attacking momentum shifted in favor of the home team. Columbus Crew took the lead in the number of shots on goal.8 - 5) as well as corner kicks (4 - 1), forcing the opposing defense to remain on high alert while the score is still 1-1.
- 75'Brais Méndez received a yellow card for time-wasting.
In the 75th minute, the referee issued a yellow card warning.Brais MéndezColumbus Crew were penalized for time-wasting. With the score tied at 1-1, the home team seemed to want to slow down the pace of the game in order to secure points against Inter Miami.
- 78'Columbus Crew refreshed their midfield in the 78th minute.
In the 78th minute, Columbus Crew decided to bring Sekou Tidiany Bangoura on to replace Dylan Chambost in an attempt to refresh the midfield. With the score currently tied 1-1, the home team is trying to improve their game as they are currently behind in possession (44% compared to 56%).
- 78'Eric Bailly received a yellow card for dissent.
In the 78th minute, the central defenderEric BaillyThe Columbus Crew player received a yellow card from the referee after reacting aggressively. The match is very heated with the score still 1-1 and both teams competing for every ball.
- 80'Daniel Pinter received a yellow card after the foul.
In the 80th minute, the referee issued a yellow card warning.Daniel PinterInter Miami committed a foul. The match was very tense in the final minutes with the score still 1-1, and if this score remained, both Columbus Crew and Inter Miami would have temporarily secured their places in the Round of 16.
- 83'Columbus Crew made defensive adjustments at the end of the match.
In the 83rd minute, Columbus Crew made a substitution, bringing Marcelo Andrés Herrera on to replace Eric Bailly. This adjustment was aimed at maintaining defensive security for the home team, given that the score was tied at 1-1.
- 83'Columbus Crew refreshed their attack in the 83rd minute.
In the 83rd minute, Columbus Crew made a change in their attacking line-up whenJamal ThiareHe was brought on as a substitute for Josef Martínez. With the score tied 1-1 at Scotts Miracle-Gro Field, the home team tried to find a breakthrough in the remaining minutes of regular time.
- 83'Sekou Tidiany Bangoura received a yellow card for a foul.
In the 83rd minute, the referee had to issue a yellow card warning.Sekou Tidiany BangouraColumbus Crew conceded a foul after the incident. The match became tense towards the end, with the score still tied at 1-1, leading to frequent and aggressive tackles from both teams.
- 86'Inter Miami refreshed their midfield in the 86th minute.
In the 86th minute, Inter Miami decided to refresh their lineup whenSantiago Moraviawas brought on as a substitute.Daniel PinterWith the score tied 1-1 in the final minutes, the visiting team's coaching staff clearly wanted to replenish their players' energy to maintain their advantage or look for an opportunity to decide the match.
- 86'Inter Miami revamps its squad at the last minute.
In the 86th minute, Inter Miami decided to substitute Sergio Reguilón for Ezequiel Abadia-Reda. The visiting team proactively changed their lineup when the score was already 1-0.1-1The temporary result is enough to keep them in a safe position if they can maintain it until the end of the match.
- 86'Columbus Crew pressed hard in search of a goal.
The match went into the 86th minute with the score tied.1-1It was a tense match. Although Inter Miami had a slight advantage in terms of ball possession (43% - 57%It was Columbus Crew who created more pressure on the opponent's goal, dominating in terms of shots on goal.10 - 5) as well as the number of corner kicks (7 - 1.
- 90+2'Gonzalo Lujan received a yellow card in injury time.
In the 90+2nd minute, the match became tense during injury time whenGonzalo LujanInter Miami received a yellow card after the foul. The score is still 1-1, and if this score remains, both Columbus Crew and Inter Miami will have secured their places in the round of 16.
- 90+3'Santiago Morales received a yellow card for his reaction.
90+3 minutesSantiago MoraviaInter Miami received a yellow card from the referee for protesting during tense injury time. The match was ending in a 1-1 draw, a result that, if maintained, would still secure both teams a place in the Round of 16.
- 90+6'Santiago Morales received a red card and was sent off.
In the 90+6th minute, Inter Miami were reduced to 10 men after...Santiago MoraviaHe received a direct red card and was sent off. The penalty came in tense injury time when the score was still 1-1, forcing the away team to fight hard to preserve the result at the end of the match.
- 90+8'Jamal Thiare scored a priceless goal in injury time.
In the 90+8th minute, taking advantage of the numerical superiority after the opponent received a red card,Jamal ThiareHe scored to increase the score.2-1For Columbus Crew. A breathtaking goal in the final seconds gave the home team a huge advantage over Inter Miami; if the score remains the same, Columbus Crew will have virtually secured their place in the round of 16.
- 90+9'Jamal Thiare received a yellow card in injury time.
90+9th minuteJamal ThiareColumbus Crew received a yellow card after a foul in the tense final seconds of injury time. The home team still held a 2-1 lead over Inter Miami as the game drew to a close.
- KTFinal score: Columbus Crew 2-1 Inter Miami
The match ended with a score of 2-1.
Updated at 08:22 on September 28, 2026
The match between Columbus Crew and Inter Miami will take place at 6:00 AM on September 28, 2026, at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Inter Miami enters this match with confidence thanks to their impressive away record and a superior ranking compared to the home team.
Inter Miami's away form and consistent performance
Inter Miami's impressive unbeaten run for this tour is remarkable. In their last five matches, the Florida team has secured one win and four draws. Their recent victory further boosted the team's morale, demonstrating their resilience and ability to maintain a tight game plan.
That consistency has helped Inter Miami maintain their third-place position in the standings with 46 accumulated points. Their ability to consistently accumulate points, especially their resilient performance away from home, makes them an extremely difficult challenge for any opponent hosting them at home.
Psychological advantage from head-to-head record
Besides their current form, recent head-to-head history also clearly favors Inter Miami. Statistics from the last five encounters between the two teams show that Inter Miami has a clear advantage with 3 wins, while Columbus Crew has only managed 1 win and 1 draw.
Having dominated previous encounters, the visiting team boasts a significant boost in confidence. Conversely, Columbus Crew enters this match under considerable psychological pressure, needing to both halt their opponent's unbeaten streak and improve their results against a team that has repeatedly outperformed them in the past.
A major challenge awaits Columbus Crew at Scotts Miracle-Gro Field.
On the home side, Columbus Crew currently sits in 14th place in the standings with 26 points. The 20-point gap behind Inter Miami clearly reflects the difference in points accumulation efficiency between the two teams since the beginning of the season.
Despite having the home advantage at Scotts Miracle-Gro Field and the support of their fans, Columbus Crew still faces a huge challenge. To earn points, the yellow and black team must demonstrate high concentration in defense to contain their opponent's cohesive playing style.
Assessing the match situation
Overall, Inter Miami holds many advantages, from their league position and consistent unbeaten streak to their dominant head-to-head record. Columbus Crew, despite playing at home, will have to be very cautious against their opponent's resilient away form.
The match promises to be a closely contested affair, with Inter Miami likely to continue employing their pragmatism and away-game resilience to control the game and extend their positive form.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
