Major League Soccer Gameweek 27
Columbus Crew 2 - 1 FT Inter Miami
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
24' Josef Martínez
28' Josef Martínez
Lionel Messi 33'
38' Dylan Chambost
↓ Yannick Bright ↑David Ayala 40'
HT
↓ Facundo Mura ↑Riquelme Fillipi 71'
75' Brais Méndez
78' Eric Bailly
78' ↓ Dylan Chambost ↑Sekou Tidiany Bangoura
Daniel Pinter 80'
83' ↓ Eric Bailly ↑Marcelo Andrés Herrera
83' ↓ Josef Martínez ↑Jamal Thiare
↓ Daniel Pinter ↑Santiago Morales 86'
↓ Sergio Reguilón ↑Ezequiel Abadia-Reda 86'
Gonzalo Lujan 90'+2
Santiago Morales 90'+3
Santiago Morales 90'+6
90'+8 Jamal Thiare
90'+9 Jamal Thiare
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Columbus Crew
Goalkeepers
Patrick Schulte 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Mohamed Farsi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eric Bailly
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Sean Zawadzki 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
88%
Duel Win %
Malte Amundsen 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Taha Habroune
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dylan Chambost
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Santiago Rodríguez 
MAGNET
48
Activity
48
Activity
33
Passes
15
Duels
Anass Zaroury 
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Brais Méndez 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
45%
Pass Acc
Josef Martínez 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Evan Bush 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Rudy Camacho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brooks Lennon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcelo Herrera
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Cesar Ruvalcaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lautaro Giaccone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sékou Bangoura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Karumanchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jamal Thiaré 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.5
Rating
Inter Miami
Goalkeepers
Rocco Ríos Novo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Facundo Mura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Gonzalo Luján
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Micael
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Sergio Reguilón
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Rodrigo De Paul
MAGNET
77
Activity
77
Activity
68
Passes
9
Duels
Casemiro
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Yannick Bright
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
40
Total Mins
40
Entry
Forwards
Lionel Messi 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
8.2
Rating
Luis Suárez
MAGNET
49
Activity
49
Activity
37
Passes
12
Duels
Daniel Pinter 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
26%
Pass Acc
6.1
Rating
BENCH
Luis Barraza
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ezequiel Abadia-Reda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maximiliano Falcón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Sumalla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Ayala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Morales 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.2
Rating
P. Plambeck
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Idoh Zeltzer-Zubida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riquelme Fillipi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/01/2026 | Inter Miami | 2 - 2 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Nu Stadium |
| 05/31/2025 | Inter Miami | 5 - 1 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Chase Stadium |
| 04/19/2025 | Columbus Crew | 0 - 1 | Inter Miami | Major League Soccer | Huntington Bank Stadium |
| 10/02/2024 | Columbus Crew | 2 - 3 | Inter Miami | Major League Soccer | Lower.com Field |
| 08/13/2024 | Columbus Crew | 3 - 2 | Inter Miami | Leagues Cup | Lower.com Field |
| 06/19/2024 | Inter Miami | 2 - 1 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Chase Stadium |
| 07/04/2023 | Inter Miami | 2 - 2 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | DRV PNK Stadium |
| 04/29/2023 | Columbus Crew | 1 - 2 | Inter Miami | Major League Soccer | Lower.com Field |
| 09/14/2022 | Inter Miami | 2 - 1 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | DRV PNK Stadium |
| 08/31/2022 | Columbus Crew | 1 - 0 | Inter Miami | Major League Soccer | Lower.com Field |
08/01/2026
05/31/2025
04/19/2025
10/02/2024
08/13/2024
06/19/2024
07/04/2023
04/29/2023
09/14/2022
08/31/2022
Columbus Crew Win
Inter Miami Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +31
P: 22 GD: +16
P: 23 GD: +10
P: 21 GD: +12
P: 22 GD: +3
P: 22 GD: +4
P: 22 GD: -11
P: 20 GD: -3
P: 22 GD: +3
P: 21 GD: -7
P: 20 GD: -11
P: 21 GD: -15
P: 22 GD: -6
P: 23 GD: -14
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +34
P: 27 GD: +9
P: 27 GD: +14
P: 27 GD: +9
P: 26 GD: +8
P: 27 GD: +10
P: 27 GD: -16
P: 27 GD: -17
P: 27 GD: +5
P: 26 GD: -9
P: 26 GD: -8
P: 27 GD: -4
P: 27 GD: -12
P: 27 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Columbus Crew
Inter Miami
Columbus Crew
Inter Miami
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
A Stoppage-Time Shocker at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. A breathless 98th-minute winner turned this game on its head, delivering a desperately needed upset for Columbus against a heavily favored Miami squad.
Early Spot-Kick Drama
The early stages at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field set a blistering tempo. It immediately put the high-flying visitors on the back foot. A high Intensity defined the opening half-hour, culminating in a critical VAR review in the 24th minute. The officials confirmed a penalty, allowing Josef Martínez to step up and confidently slot the ball home for Columbus Crew. However, the advantage was short-lived. Just five minutes later, Lionel Messi reminded everyone of his enduring brilliance. He bagged a 33rd-minute equalizer to steady the ship for Inter Miami. Despite the visitors finding their rhythm, the home side remained a constant threat on the break. They racked up solid expected goals and consistently pushed the opposing defensive lines deep into their own territory.
The Stranglehold and the Red
As the second half unfolded, the tactical Balance of the game grew razor-thin. The away side controlled possession with 56 percent of the ball, but they struggled to generate clear-cut opportunities inside the penalty area. Miami registered an unusually low expected goals tally of just 0.27. Meanwhile, Columbus applied massive set-piece pressure. They earned nine corners and forced the Miami defense to scramble repeatedly. The tension steadily mounted as both teams pushed for a decisive breakthrough in the muggy conditions. The defining moment finally arrived deep into stoppage time. In the 96th minute, Santiago Morales committed a fatal error. He received a straight red card that instantly shifted the numeric advantage and completely shattered Miami's defensive shape for the dying seconds.
Thiare's Late Heroics
With a massive Upset now genuinely on the cards, the home crowd roared their team forward for one final push. Capitalizing perfectly on the sheer chaos of the sending off, substitute Jamal Thiare emerged as the ultimate hero. Brought on in the 83rd minute to inject fresh legs, the striker found the back of the net in the 98th minute. This unbelievable strike sent the stadium into absolute delirium. This stunning late winner snapped a miserable four-game losing streak for the hosts. It offers a massive lifeline in their otherwise difficult campaign from down in 14th place. For the visitors, it serves as a bitter reality check and a missed opportunity to climb further up the league standings.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Santiago Morales impact the match?
Morales' 96th-minute dismissal shattered Miami's defensive organization, allowing Columbus to immediately capitalize with the decisive 98th-minute winning goal in the resulting chaos.
How dramatic was the late winner by L. Messi?
Lionel Messi actually scored earlier in the 33rd minute. The truly dramatic 98th-minute stoppage-time winner was scored by Columbus Crew substitute Jamal Thiare.
What does this mean for Columbus Crew's season?
This massive upset snaps a miserable four-game losing streak, providing a desperate and much-needed morale boost for a team languishing in 14th place.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Messi's Miami Magic Threatens Struggling Crew
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 72/100. Inter Miami's push for the top spot faces a Columbus side desperate to salvage some pride in front of their home fans.
The Setup
Inter Miami travel to ScottsMiracle-Gro Field sitting comfortably in third place. Their away record is frightening, boasting six wins from ten matches on the road. The visitors possess a formidable Stars rating driven by world-class talent, making them heavy favourites. On the flip side, Columbus Crew are languishing down in 13th. With just three wins in ten home matches, a modest Form rating reflects a team lacking serious consistency. This clash carries a lower Stakes rating given the massive 19-point gap between the sides, but an unexpectedly high Balance rating suggests the hosts might just turn this into a frustrating dogfight for the visitors.
Key Battle
Brais Méndez against Lionel Messi will dictate the tempo. Columbus will need Méndez to disrupt the midfield and instantly create transition moments, but stopping Messi is another prospect entirely. The Argentine maestro is pulling the strings for Miami, and giving him a fraction of a second around the penalty area will be instantly fatal for the Crew's backline.
Our Prediction
Miami's sheer quality will eventually wear down a fragile Columbus defense. Expect the visitors to control possession, strike early to silence the crowd, and run out comfortable 3-1 winners.