Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union, 2021 MLS, Regular Season
· MLSColumbus Crew open Major League Soccer title defense with draw against Philadelphia Union
The Columbus Crew opened defense of its Major League Soccer title with a 0-0 tie against the Philadelphia Union on Sunday.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Attempt saved. Luis Díaz (Columbus Crew SC) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Lucas Zelarayán.
- 1': Attempt missed. Pedro Santos (Columbus Crew SC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Luis Díaz with a cross.
- 2': Foul by Kai Wagner (Philadelphia Union).
- 2': Luis Díaz (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 6': Foul by José Martínez (Philadelphia Union).
- 6': Luis Díaz (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 7': Attempt saved. Lucas Zelarayán (Columbus Crew SC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
- 9': Foul by José Martínez (Philadelphia Union).
- 9': Milton Valenzuela (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 10': Foul by Lucas Zelarayán (Columbus Crew SC).
- 10': José Martínez (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 11': Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Perry Kitchen.
- 11': Attempt missed. Jack Elliott (Philadelphia Union) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Kai Wagner with a cross following a corner.
- 13': Foul by Pedro Santos (Columbus Crew SC).
- 13': Jamiro Monteiro (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 14': Attempt missed. Jamiro Monteiro (Philadelphia Union) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left following a set piece situation.
- 16': Foul by Jack Elliott (Philadelphia Union).
- 16': Lucas Zelarayán (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 19': Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Pedro Santos.
- 19': Attempt saved. Kacper Przybylko (Philadelphia Union) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jamiro Monteiro with a cross.
- 19': Offside, Philadelphia Union. Kacper Przybylko tries a through ball, but Jamiro Monteiro is caught offside.
- 21': Attempt missed. Jamiro Monteiro (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.
- 24': Attempt missed. Pedro Santos (Columbus Crew SC) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left is too high. Assisted by Lucas Zelarayán.
- 28': Attempt blocked. Anthony Fontana (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Alejandro Bedoya.
- 28': Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Jonathan Mensah.
- 29': Attempt missed. Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Kai Wagner with a cross following a corner.
- 34': Lucas Zelarayán (Columbus Crew SC) hits the bar with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Harrison Afful.
- 35': Attempt saved. Jamiro Monteiro (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Kacper Przybylko.
- 37': Foul by Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union).
- 37': Pedro Santos (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 38': VAR Decision: No Penalty Columbus Crew SC.
- 40': Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 41': Attempt saved. Lucas Zelarayán (Columbus Crew SC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 44': Foul by Kai Wagner (Philadelphia Union).
- 44': Luis Díaz (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45': Foul by Anthony Fontana (Philadelphia Union).
- 45': Milton Valenzuela (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+2': Foul by Harrison Afful (Columbus Crew SC).
- 45'+2': Leon Flach (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 45'+3': Attempt missed. Alejandro Bedoya (Philadelphia Union) header from the left side of the six yard box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Jamiro Monteiro with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Columbus Crew SC 0, Philadelphia Union 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Columbus Crew SC 0, Philadelphia Union 0.
- 46': Foul by Luis Díaz (Columbus Crew SC).
- 46': Kacper Przybylko (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 47': Foul by Luis Díaz (Columbus Crew SC).
- 47': Kai Wagner (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 48': Foul by Leon Flach (Philadelphia Union).
- 48': Luis Díaz (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 49': Attempt missed. Pedro Santos (Columbus Crew SC) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Milton Valenzuela.
- 49': Attempt saved. Leon Flach (Philadelphia Union) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Jamiro Monteiro.
- 50': Offside, Columbus Crew SC. Gyasi Zardes tries a through ball, but Luis Díaz is caught offside.
- 52': Corner, Columbus Crew SC. Conceded by Jakob Glesnes.
- 53': Attempt blocked. Jonathan Mensah (Columbus Crew SC) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Lucas Zelarayán with a cross.
- 54': Foul by Perry Kitchen (Columbus Crew SC).
- 54': Olivier Mbaizo (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 56': Foul by Luis Díaz (Columbus Crew SC).
- 56': Kai Wagner (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 56': Luis Díaz (Columbus Crew SC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 57': Attempt missed. Jack Elliott (Philadelphia Union) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Kai Wagner with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 59': Attempt saved. Luis Díaz (Columbus Crew SC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Pedro Santos with a cross.
- 59': Foul by Milton Valenzuela (Columbus Crew SC).
- 59': Jamiro Monteiro (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 60': Foul by Anthony Fontana (Philadelphia Union).
- 60': Josh Williams (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 61': Foul by Jamiro Monteiro (Philadelphia Union).
- 61': Perry Kitchen (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 61': Jamiro Monteiro (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 62': Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Sergio Santos replaces Anthony Fontana.
- 63': Attempt saved. Pedro Santos (Columbus Crew SC) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Artur.
- 63': Foul by Perry Kitchen (Columbus Crew SC).
- 63': Kacper Przybylko (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 64': Perry Kitchen (Columbus Crew SC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 64': Alejandro Bedoya (Philadelphia Union) hits the left post with a left footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Jakob Glesnes with a headed pass following a set piece situation.
- 65': Substitution, Columbus Crew SC. Derrick Etienne replaces Luis Díaz.
- 65': Foul by Alejandro Bedoya (Philadelphia Union).
- 65': Lucas Zelarayán (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 66': Foul by Josh Williams (Columbus Crew SC).
- 66': Sergio Santos (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 67': Foul by Perry Kitchen (Columbus Crew SC).
- 67': Jamiro Monteiro (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 70': Offside, Philadelphia Union. Jack Elliott tries a through ball, but Sergio Santos is caught offside.
- 72': Foul by Alejandro Bedoya (Philadelphia Union).
- 72': Josh Williams (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 75': Foul by Sergio Santos (Philadelphia Union).
- 75': Jonathan Mensah (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 75': Sergio Santos (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card.
- 76': Derrick Etienne (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 76': Foul by Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union).
- 77': Foul by Jonathan Mensah (Columbus Crew SC).
- 77': José Martínez (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 81': Foul by José Martínez (Philadelphia Union).
- 81': Perry Kitchen (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 82': Derrick Etienne (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 82': Foul by Leon Flach (Philadelphia Union).
- 83': Attempt saved. Artur (Columbus Crew SC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 83': Attempt missed. Gyasi Zardes (Columbus Crew SC) header from very close range is too high following a set piece situation.
- 83': Substitution, Columbus Crew SC. Bradley Wright-Phillips replaces Gyasi Zardes.
- 84': Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Perry Kitchen.
- 85': Attempt missed. Jack Elliott (Philadelphia Union) header from very close range is too high. Assisted by Alejandro Bedoya with a headed pass following a corner.
- 88': Substitution, Columbus Crew SC. Alexandru Irinel Matan replaces Pedro Santos.
- 88': Attempt saved. Alejandro Bedoya (Philadelphia Union) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Kacper Przybylko.
- 88': Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Eloy Room.
- 89': Attempt blocked. Jack Elliott (Philadelphia Union) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kai Wagner with a cross.
- 89': Alexandru Irinel Matan (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 89': Foul by Alejandro Bedoya (Philadelphia Union).
- 89': Alejandro Bedoya (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+2': Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Josh Williams.
- 90'+3': Foul by Jamiro Monteiro (Philadelphia Union).
- 90'+3': Milton Valenzuela (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+4': Attempt saved. Sergio Santos (Philadelphia Union) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Leon Flach.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Columbus Crew SC 0, Philadelphia Union 0.
- 0': Match ends, Columbus Crew SC 0, Philadelphia Union 0.
Statistics
 PHI |
CLB |
|
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Fouls | 12 |
| 4 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 6 | Saves | 5 |
| 52.4 | Possession | 47.6 |
| 15 | SHOTS | 12 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 292 | Accurate Passes | 290 |
| 394 | Passes | 376 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 8 | Accurate Crosses | 4 |
| 28 | Crosses | 8 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.5 |
| 60 | Long Balls | 69 |
| 31 | Accurate Long Balls | 32 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 16 | Effective Tackles | 11 |
| 24 | Tackles | 16 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 10 | Interceptions | 10 |
| 6 | Effective Clearances | 18 |
| 6 | Clearances | 18 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Historic Crew Stadium
Location: Columbus, Ohio, USA
Attendance: 5,180
Venue: Historic Crew Stadium
Location: Columbus, Ohio, USA
Attendance: 5,180
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 5 | +11 | 13 |
| 2 | New York City FC | 5 | +7 | 10 |
| 3 | Inter Miami CF | 5 | +1 | 10 |
| 4 | Charlotte FC | 5 | +4 | 8 |
Line-Ups
Columbus Crew (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Eloy Room (GK) |
| 3 | Josh Williams |
| 4 | Jonathan Mensah |
| 19 | Milton Valenzuela |
| 25 | Harrison Afful |
| 10 | Lucas Zelarayán |
| 2 | Perry Kitchen  |
| 8 | Artur |
| 11 | Gyasi Zardes |
| 7 | Pedro Santos |
| 12 | Luis Díaz |
Philadelphia Union (4-1-2-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 18 | Andre Blake (GK) |
| 3 | Jack Elliott |
| 5 | Jakob Glesnes |
| 8 | José Andrés Martínez |
| 27 | Kai Wagner |
| 15 | Olivier Mbaizo |
| 10 | Jamiro Monteiro |
| 31 | Leon Flach |
| 11 | Alejandro Bedoya |
| 23 | Kacper Przybylko |
| 21 | Anthony Fontana |
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