Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew

Saturday, 21 March 2026 at 20:00BMO Field, TorontoPierre-Luc Lauziere, USA

Summary

Match report

Toronto FC won 2-1 against Columbus Crew in the Major League Soccer (Matchday 5). Columbus Crew led 1-0 at half-time. Toronto FC came from a goal down to win.

Toronto FC’s goals came from J. Cifuentes in the 56th minute and W. Zimmerman in the 83rd minute. Columbus Crew’s goal came from W. Abou Ali in the 4th minute. W. Zimmerman was the highest-rated player on the pitch (8.2).

Player of the match

W. Zimmerman

Toronto FC90'1Rating 8.2

Key stats

All stats

44%Possession56%

0.91Expected goals (xG)0.68
12Total shots8
7Shots on target4
10Corners7
1Yellow cards3

Live commentary

Full-time: Toronto FC beat Columbus Crew 2-1. In numbers: possession Toronto FC 44%, Columbus Crew 56%; shots 12 (7 on target) to 8 (4 on target)
90+8'
Booking: Jamal Thiaré (Columbus Crew) for a foul
90+2'
Substitution, Toronto FC: A. Coello replaces Z. Monlouis
88'
Double substitution, Columbus Crew: D. Rossi comes on for S. Bangoura, A. Gomes on for N. Akhundzade
87'
Yellow card: Walker Zimmerman (Toronto FC) for a foul
83'
Goal! W. Zimmerman completes the turnaround for Toronto FC (2-1), assisted by D. Mihailovic
81'
Substitution, Columbus Crew: M. Arfsten comes on for H. Picard
75'
Double substitution, Toronto FC: M. Henry makes way for J. Cifuentes, D. Kerr on for E. Aristizabal
66'
Double substitution, Columbus Crew: J. Thiare makes way for T. Habroune, D. Chambost on for R. Camacho
56'
Goal! J. Cifuentes pulls Toronto FC level (1-1), set up by D. Salloi
46'
Substitution, Toronto FC: D. Mihailovic makes way for J. Sargent
We're back under way for the second half
Half-time: Columbus Crew lead 1-0
45'
Yellow card: Dylan Chambost (Columbus Crew) for a foul
7'
Booking: Marcelo Herrera (Columbus Crew) for a foul
4'
Goal! W. Abou Ali opens the scoring for Columbus Crew (1-0) after a pass from M. Arfsten
Kick-off! We're under way between Toronto FC and Columbus Crew. Toronto FC line up in a 3-4-2-1, Columbus Crew in a 4-4-2

Lineups

Toronto FCCoach: Robin FraserAverage rating 7.03-4-2-1

Toronto FC – Starting XI (3-4-2-1)

1L. GavranGoalkeeper – Rating 7.3
22R. LaryeaDefender – Rating 7.3
25W. ZimmermanDefender – Player of the match, Rating 8.2, Goal 83', Yellow card 87'
13B. KuscevicDefender – Rating 6.9
29D. KerrMidfielder – Rating 6.9, On 75'
14A. CoelloMidfielder – Rating 7.2, On 90+2'
21J. OsorioMidfielder – Captain, Rating 6.7
44R. EdwardsMidfielder – Rating 6.9
8J. CifuentesForward – Rating 7.9, Goal 56', On 75'
20D. SalloiForward – Rating 6.6, Assist
9J. SargentForward – Rating 6.3, On 46'