Atlanta United FC vs Columbus Crew
Summary
Match report
Columbus Crew beat Atlanta United FC 3-1 in the Major League Soccer (Matchday 6). It was goalless at half-time.
Atlanta United FC’s goal came from A. Miranchuk in the 60th minute. Columbus Crew’s goals came from W. Abou Ali in the 48th and 53rd minutes and M. Arfsten in the 61st minute. W. Abou Ali was the highest-rated player on the pitch (8.9).
Player of the match
Key stats
All stats- 1.24Expected goals (xG)1.46
- 7Total shots16
- 4Shots on target7
- 4Corners8
- 2Yellow cards1
Live commentary
It's all over: Columbus Crew win against Atlanta United FC 3-1. In numbers: possession Atlanta United FC 58%, Columbus Crew 42%; shots 7 (4 on target) to 16 (7 on target)
- 90+2'
Booking: Elías Báez (Atlanta United FC) for a foul
- 90'
Yellow card: Enea Mihaj (Atlanta United FC) for a foul
- 90'
Substitution, Columbus Crew: A. Herrera comes on for N. Akhundzade
- 86'
Substitution, Columbus Crew: J. Thiare makes way for D. Rossi
- 85'
Substitution, Columbus Crew: S. Bangoura makes way for D. Chambost
- 74'
Double substitution, Atlanta United FC: S. Alzate replaces S. Lobjanidze, T. Jacob on for M. Edwards
- 68'
Double substitution, Columbus Crew: T. Habroune makes way for A. Gomes, M. Arfsten on for H. Picard
- 61'
Goal! M. Arfsten extends Columbus Crew's lead (3-1), assisted by A. Herrera
- 60'
Goal! A. Miranchuk pulls one back for Atlanta United FC (1-2)
- 58'
Double substitution, Atlanta United FC: T. Muyumba replaces A. Fortune, W. Reilly on for C. Sanchez
- 53'
Goal! W. Abou Ali doubles Columbus Crew's lead (2-0) after a pass from D. Chambost – his second of the match
- 48'
Goal! W. Abou Ali gives Columbus Crew the lead (1-0), set up by M. Arfsten
We're back under way for the second half
The referee blows for half-time: goalless
Kick-off! Atlanta United FC vs Columbus Crew is under way. Atlanta United FC line up in a 4-1-4-1, Columbus Crew in a 4-4-2
- -5'
Yellow card: Dylan Chambost (Columbus Crew) for dissent
Lineups
Atlanta United FC – Starting XI (4-1-4-1)
- 1L. HoyosGoalkeeper – Rating 6.9
- 55T. JacobDefender – Rating 5.9, On 74'
- 5S. GregersenDefender – Rating 6.5
- 4E. MihajDefender – Rating 6.3, Yellow card 90'
- 3E. BaezDefender – Rating 6.3, Yellow card 90+2'
- 8T. MuyumbaMidfielder – Rating 6.6, On 58'
- 59A. MiranchukMidfielder – Rating 6.9, Goal 60'
- 7S. AlzateMidfielder – Rating 7.0, On 74'
- 28W. ReillyMidfielder – Rating 6.2, On 58'
- 10M. AlmironMidfielder – Captain, Rating 7.0
- 9E. Latte LathForward – Rating 6.7
Atlanta United FCSubstitutes
- 42
42J. HibbertGoalkeeper - 22
22F. PicaultForward - 11
11S. LobjanidzeForward74'Rating 6.3 - 35
35A. FortuneMidfielder58'Rating 6.9 - 47
47M. EdwardsDefender74'Rating 6.7 - 2
2R. HernandezDefender - 6
6J. BerrocalDefender - 18
18P. AmadorDefender - 48
48C. SanchezMidfielder58'Rating 6.2
CoachGerardo Martino
Columbus Crew – Starting XI (4-4-2)
- 28P. SchulteGoalkeeper – Rating 7.6
- 31S. MoreiraDefender – Rating 6.3
- 4R. CamachoDefender – Rating 6.9
- 25S. ZawadzkiDefender – Captain, Rating 7.0
- 18M. AmundsenDefender – Rating 6.9
- 2A. HerreraMidfielder – Rating 6.9, Assist, On 90'
- 20A. GomesMidfielder – Rating 6.7, On 68'
- 7D. ChambostMidfielder – Rating 7.5, Assist, Yellow card -5', On 85'
- 27M. ArfstenMidfielder – Rating 7.6, Goal 61', Assist, On 68'
- 9W. Abou AliForward – Player of the match, Rating 8.9, Goal 48' 53'
- 10D. RossiForward – Rating 6.3, On 86'
Columbus CrewSubstitutes
- 1
1N. HagenGoalkeeper - 90
90N. AkhundzadeForward90'Rating 6.3 - 16
16T. HabrouneMidfielder68'Rating 7.0 - 19
19J. ThiareForward86'Rating 6.9 - 8
8D. GazdagMidfielder - 14
14A. SejdicMidfielder - 17
17S. BangouraMidfielder85'Rating 6.3 - 30
30H. PicardMidfielder68'Rating 6.3 - 12
12C. RuvalcabaDefender
CoachLaurent Courtois
Stats
- 58%Possession42%
- 1.24Expected goals (xG)1.46
- 7Total shots16
- 4Shots on target7
- 3Shots off target7
- 0Blocked shots2
- 3Shots inside the box9
- 4Shots outside the box7
- 4Corners8
- 2Offsides4
- 9Fouls9
- 2Yellow cards1
- 0Red cards0
- 4Goalkeeper saves4
- 599Total passes426
- 525Accurate passes374
- 9Free Kicks7
Standings
Eastern Conference – Major League Soccer
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 33 | -6 | 46 | |
| 8 | 33 | +6 | 44 | |
| 9 | 33 | -16 | 43 | |
| 12 | 33 | -12 | 39 | |
| 13 | 33 | -14 | 33 | |
| 14 | 33 | -21 | 33 |
Info
Match info
- Competition
- Major League Soccer
- Round
- Matchday 6
- Kick-off
- Venue
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
- Referee
- Lorenzo Hernandez, USA
- Date
- Sunday 5 April
