MLS

Columbus Crew vs New England Revolution, 2020 MLS, Eastern Conference Playoffs - Finals

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Columbus Crew
  • 59': Artur
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1 - 0
New England Revolution

    Columbus Crew beat New England Revolution to book MLS Cup final spot

    Artur scored in the 59th minute to lift the Columbus Crew to their third MLS Cup appearance following a 1-0 win over the the New England Revolution.

    Match Timeline

    • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
    • 0': First Half begins.
    • 1': Adam Buksa (New England Revolution) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 1': Foul by Jonathan Mensah (Columbus Crew SC).
    • 3': Corner, Columbus Crew SC. Conceded by Henry Kessler.
    • 4': Corner, Columbus Crew SC. Conceded by Andrew Farrell.
    • 4': Corner, Columbus Crew SC. Conceded by DeJuan Jones.
    • 5': Attempt saved. Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew SC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
    • 6': Attempt saved. Luis Díaz (Columbus Crew SC) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Lucas Zelarayán.
    • 6': Corner, Columbus Crew SC. Conceded by Matt Turner.
    • 9': Corner, Columbus Crew SC. Conceded by Henry Kessler.
    • 12': Foul by DeJuan Jones (New England Revolution).
    • 12': Luis Díaz (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
    • 13': Attempt missed. Gyasi Zardes (Columbus Crew SC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right following a set piece situation.
    • 15': Attempt blocked. Gyasi Zardes (Columbus Crew SC) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is blocked.
    • 17': Foul by Luis Díaz (Columbus Crew SC).
    • 17': Scott Caldwell (New England Revolution) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 18': Hand ball by Teal Bunbury (New England Revolution).
    • 22': Attempt blocked. Adam Buksa (New England Revolution) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Gustavo Bou.
    • 23': Carles Gil (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 23': Foul by Artur (Columbus Crew SC).
    • 28': Adam Buksa (New England Revolution) hits the left post with a left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left. Assisted by Carles Gil.
    • 31': Foul by Milton Valenzuela (Columbus Crew SC).
    • 31': Tajon Buchanan (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 32': Foul by Teal Bunbury (New England Revolution).
    • 32': Luis Díaz (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 33': Attempt missed. Pedro Santos (Columbus Crew SC) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Milton Valenzuela.
    • 36': Attempt saved. Lucas Zelarayán (Columbus Crew SC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Harrison Afful.
    • 37': Foul by Artur (Columbus Crew SC).
    • 37': Scott Caldwell (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 38': Andrew Farrell (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 38': Foul by Gyasi Zardes (Columbus Crew SC).
    • 39': Attempt saved. Pedro Santos (Columbus Crew SC) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
    • 39': Corner, Columbus Crew SC. Conceded by Matt Turner.
    • 39': Attempt saved. Josh Williams (Columbus Crew SC) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jonathan Mensah.
    • 40': Offside, Columbus Crew SC. Josh Williams tries a through ball, but Gyasi Zardes is caught offside.
    • 42': Offside, Columbus Crew SC. Andrew Tarbell tries a through ball, but Harrison Afful is caught offside.
    • 45': Foul by Pedro Santos (Columbus Crew SC).
    • 45': Tajon Buchanan (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 45'+1': First Half ends, Columbus Crew SC 0, New England Revolution 0.
    • 45': Second Half begins Columbus Crew SC 0, New England Revolution 0.
    • 46': Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 46': Foul by Matt Polster (New England Revolution).
    • 48': Foul by Henry Kessler (New England Revolution).
    • 48': Lucas Zelarayán (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 52': Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 52': Foul by Matt Polster (New England Revolution).
    • 53': Attempt blocked. Lucas Zelarayán (Columbus Crew SC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
    • 53': Attempt missed. Pedro Santos (Columbus Crew SC) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Harrison Afful following a set piece situation.
    • 56': Offside, Columbus Crew SC. Lucas Zelarayán tries a through ball, but Artur is caught offside.
    • 56': Attempt saved. Adam Buksa (New England Revolution) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Matt Turner.
    • 56': Corner, New England Revolution. Conceded by Andrew Tarbell.
    • 58': Attempt saved. Gyasi Zardes (Columbus Crew SC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Lucas Zelarayán with a cross.
    • 58': Corner, Columbus Crew SC. Conceded by Matt Turner.
    • 59': Goal! Columbus Crew SC 1, New England Revolution 0. Artur (Columbus Crew SC) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jonathan Mensah following a corner.
    • 60': Offside, New England Revolution. Adam Buksa tries a through ball, but Gustavo Bou is caught offside.
    • 61': Substitution, New England Revolution. Brandon Bye replaces Teal Bunbury.
    • 62': Lucas Zelarayán (Columbus Crew SC) hits the right post with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Milton Valenzuela.
    • 62': Offside, Columbus Crew SC. Lucas Zelarayán tries a through ball, but Luis Díaz is caught offside.
    • 63': Foul by Scott Caldwell (New England Revolution).
    • 63': Pedro Santos (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 64': Corner, Columbus Crew SC. Conceded by Andrew Farrell.
    • 65': Corner, Columbus Crew SC. Conceded by Brandon Bye.
    • 68': Attempt missed. Pedro Santos (Columbus Crew SC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Lucas Zelarayán.
    • 69': Substitution, New England Revolution. Kelyn Rowe replaces Tajon Buchanan.
    • 70': Substitution, New England Revolution. Tommy McNamara replaces Scott Caldwell.
    • 70': Hand ball by Gyasi Zardes (Columbus Crew SC).
    • 71': Attempt blocked. Gustavo Bou (New England Revolution) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Kelyn Rowe.
    • 71': Corner, New England Revolution. Conceded by Luis Díaz.
    • 72': Attempt missed. Henry Kessler (New England Revolution) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Tommy McNamara with a cross following a corner.
    • 73': Corner, New England Revolution. Conceded by Josh Williams.
    • 75': Offside, Columbus Crew SC. Harrison Afful tries a through ball, but Gyasi Zardes is caught offside.
    • 77': Andrew Farrell (New England Revolution) wins a free kick on the right wing.
    • 77': Foul by Lucas Zelarayán (Columbus Crew SC).
    • 78': Corner, New England Revolution. Conceded by Harrison Afful.
    • 78': Foul by Lucas Zelarayán (Columbus Crew SC).
    • 78': Henry Kessler (New England Revolution) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 80': Substitution, Columbus Crew SC. Emmanuel Boateng replaces Luis Díaz.
    • 82': Attempt missed. Gustavo Bou (New England Revolution) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Adam Buksa.
    • 84': Carles Gil (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 84': Foul by Artur (Columbus Crew SC).
    • 85': Substitution, New England Revolution. Justin Rennicks replaces DeJuan Jones.
    • 86': Attempt blocked. Gyasi Zardes (Columbus Crew SC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Milton Valenzuela.
    • 88': Carles Gil (New England Revolution) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 88': Foul by Artur (Columbus Crew SC).
    • 88': Attempt saved. Kelyn Rowe (New England Revolution) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner.
    • 90'+1': Gyasi Zardes (Columbus Crew SC).
    • 90'+1': Justin Rennicks (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 90'+2': Attempt blocked. Gustavo Bou (New England Revolution) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
    • 90'+2': Attempt saved. Gustavo Bou (New England Revolution) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Carles Gil.
    • 90'+2': Attempt missed. Gyasi Zardes (Columbus Crew SC) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Lucas Zelarayán.
    • 90'+3': Carles Gil (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 90'+3': Foul by Pedro Santos (Columbus Crew SC).
    • 90'+3': Pedro Santos (Columbus Crew SC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 90'+4': Adam Buksa (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 90'+4': Foul by Jonathan Mensah (Columbus Crew SC).
    • 90'+5': Attempt saved. Matt Polster (New England Revolution) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
    • 90'+5': Second Half ends, Columbus Crew SC 1, New England Revolution 0.
    • 0': Match ends, Columbus Crew SC 1, New England Revolution 0.

    Statistics

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    7 Fouls 15
    0 Yellow Cards 1
    0 Red Cards 0
    1 Offsides 5
    4 Corner Kicks 9
    6 Saves 4
    52.6 Possession 47.4
    10 SHOTS 16
    4 ON GOAL 7
    0.4 On Target % 0.4
    0 Penalty Goals 0
    0 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
    375 Accurate Passes 323
    464 Passes 418
    0.8 Pass Completion % 0.8
    3 Accurate Crosses 5
    20 Crosses 21
    0.2 Cross % 0.2
    58 Long Balls 66
    36 Accurate Long Balls 26
    0.6 Long Balls % 0.4
    3 Blocked Shots 3
    10 Effective Tackles 10
    18 Tackles 15
    0.6 Tackle % 0.7
    19 Interceptions 19
    20 Effective Clearances 22
    20 Clearances 22

    Game Information

    Competition: MLS

    Venue: Historic Crew Stadium
    Location: Columbus, Ohio, USA

    Line-Ups

    CLB Columbus Crew (4-2-3-1)

    No. Name
    13 Andrew Tarbell (GK)
    3 Josh Williams
    4 Jonathan Mensah
    19 Milton Valenzuela
    25 Harrison Afful
    10 Lucas Zelarayán
    8 Artur
    6 Darlington Nagbe
    11 Gyasi Zardes
    7 Pedro Santos Yellow Card
    12 Luis Díaz
    Columbus Crew Substitutes:
    Youness Mokhtar, Aidan Morris, Fanendo Adi, Hector Jimenez, Fatai Alashe, Matt Lampson, Krisztian Nemeth, Aboubacar Keita, Emmanuel Boateng.

    NE New England Revolution (4-2-3-1)

    No. Name
    30 Matt Turner (GK)
    4 Henry Kessler
    2 Andrew Farrell
    24 DeJuan Jones
    17 Tajon Buchanan
    7 Gustavo Bou
    8 Matt Polster
    6 Scott Caldwell
    9 Adam Buksa
    10 Teal Bunbury
    22 Carles Gil
    New England Revolution Substitutes:
    Brandon Bye, Thomas McNamara, Brad Knighton, Kelyn Rowe, Diego Fagundez, Michael Mancienne, Lee Nguyen, Kekuta Manneh, Justin Rennicks.

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