Columbus Crew vs Toronto FC, 2021 MLS, Regular Season
· MLSDiaz, Columbus outrun Toronto FC in 2-1 win
— Luis Diaz and Gyasi Zardes each scored first half goals and the Columbus Crew held off Toronto FC for a 2-1 win on Saturday.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 2': Foul by Richie Laryea (Toronto FC).
- 2': Pedro Santos (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 3': Corner, Columbus Crew. Conceded by Alex Bono.
- 4': Derrick Etienne (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 4': Foul by Richie Laryea (Toronto FC).
- 9': Attempt missed. Ayo Akinola (Toronto FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Marco Delgado.
- 9': Foul by Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew).
- 9': Jacob Shaffelburg (Toronto FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 10': Hand ball by Josh Williams (Columbus Crew).
- 11': Corner, Toronto FC. Conceded by Darlington Nagbe.
- 12': Goal! Columbus Crew 1, Toronto FC 0. Luis Díaz (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Pedro Santos following a fast break.
- 15': Foul by Jacob Shaffelburg (Toronto FC).
- 15': Harrison Afful (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 17': Attempt missed. Nick DeLeon (Toronto FC) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
- 19': Attempt missed. Derrick Etienne (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Gyasi Zardes.
- 19': Offside, Columbus Crew. Derrick Etienne tries a through ball, but Gyasi Zardes is caught offside.
- 21': Goal! Columbus Crew 2, Toronto FC 0. Gyasi Zardes (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Pedro Santos with a cross.Goal confirmed following VAR Review.
- 22': VAR Decision: Goal Columbus Crew - Columbus Crew 2-0 Toronto FC (Gyasi Zardes).
- 24': Foul by Eriq Zavaleta (Toronto FC).
- 24': Gyasi Zardes (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 26': Foul by Luis Díaz (Columbus Crew).
- 26': Nick DeLeon (Toronto FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 26': Derrick Etienne (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 26': Foul by Auro (Toronto FC).
- 27': Foul by Luis Díaz (Columbus Crew).
- 27': Kemar Lawrence (Toronto FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 30': Foul by Jacob Shaffelburg (Toronto FC).
- 30': Luis Díaz (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 31': Attempt saved. Lucas Zelarayán (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
- 32': Foul by Ayo Akinola (Toronto FC).
- 32': Vito Wormgoor (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 35': Offside, Toronto FC. Michael Bradley tries a through ball, but Ayo Akinola is caught offside.
- 36': Attempt missed. Nick DeLeon (Toronto FC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left.
- 37': Foul by Chris Mavinga (Toronto FC).
- 37': Gyasi Zardes (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 40': Corner, Columbus Crew. Conceded by Auro.
- 45'+1': Hand ball by Chris Mavinga (Toronto FC).
- 45'+2': Auro (Toronto FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+2': Foul by Derrick Etienne (Columbus Crew).
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Columbus Crew 2, Toronto FC 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Columbus Crew 2, Toronto FC 0.
- 45': Substitution, Toronto FC. Luke Singh replaces Chris Mavinga.
- 47': Attempt blocked. Lucas Zelarayán (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Pedro Santos.
- 52': Attempt saved. Richie Laryea (Toronto FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ayo Akinola.
- 52': Goal! Columbus Crew 2, Toronto FC 1. Ayo Akinola (Toronto FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner.
- 55': Substitution, Toronto FC. Alejandro Pozuelo replaces Nick DeLeon.
- 59': Offside, Columbus Crew. Lucas Zelarayán tries a through ball, but Gyasi Zardes is caught offside.
- 61': Foul by Luis Díaz (Columbus Crew).
- 61': Kemar Lawrence (Toronto FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 62': Foul by Artur (Columbus Crew).
- 62': Marco Delgado (Toronto FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 63': Corner, Toronto FC. Conceded by Derrick Etienne.
- 63': Hand ball by Alejandro Pozuelo (Toronto FC).
- 63': Foul by Auro (Toronto FC).
- 63': Lucas Zelarayán (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 64': Foul by Auro (Toronto FC).
- 64': Pedro Santos (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 66': Attempt blocked. Ayo Akinola (Toronto FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Alejandro Pozuelo.
- 66': Attempt missed. Alejandro Pozuelo (Toronto FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left.
- 67': Attempt saved. Derrick Etienne (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Gyasi Zardes.
- 68': Corner, Toronto FC. Conceded by Vito Wormgoor.
- 70': Foul by Pedro Santos (Columbus Crew).
- 70': Richie Laryea (Toronto FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 73': Substitution, Columbus Crew. Jonathan Mensah replaces Vito Wormgoor.
- 74': Substitution, Columbus Crew. Saad Abdul-Salaam replaces Artur because of an injury.
- 74': Foul by Luke Singh (Toronto FC).
- 74': Gyasi Zardes (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 76': Attempt missed. Richie Laryea (Toronto FC) left footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Michael Bradley.
- 78': Substitution, Toronto FC. Jayden Nelson replaces Jacob Shaffelburg.
- 80': Corner, Columbus Crew. Conceded by Jayden Nelson.
- 80': Attempt saved. Josh Williams (Columbus Crew) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Lucas Zelarayán with a cross.
- 80': Corner, Columbus Crew. Conceded by Alex Bono.
- 82': Foul by Luis Díaz (Columbus Crew).
- 82': Kemar Lawrence (Toronto FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 83': Substitution, Columbus Crew. Bradley Wright-Phillips replaces Gyasi Zardes.
- 83': Foul by Saad Abdul-Salaam (Columbus Crew).
- 83': Jayden Nelson (Toronto FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 85': Substitution, Columbus Crew. Alexandru Irinel Matan replaces Luis Díaz.
- 86': Attempt saved. Lucas Zelarayán (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Darlington Nagbe.
- 87': Attempt blocked. Jayden Nelson (Toronto FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 88': Attempt missed. Kemar Lawrence (Toronto FC) header from the centre of the box misses to the left.
- 88': Attempt missed. Jayden Nelson (Toronto FC) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Michael Bradley with a headed pass.
- 89': Substitution, Toronto FC. Patrick Mullins replaces Marco Delgado.
- 90': Attempt missed. Pedro Santos (Columbus Crew) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Alexandru Irinel Matan.
- 90'+3': Offside, Columbus Crew. Pedro Santos tries a through ball, but Bradley Wright-Phillips is caught offside.
- 90'+6': Attempt saved. Michael Bradley (Toronto FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Patrick Mullins.
- 90'+7': Second Half ends, Columbus Crew 2, Toronto FC 1.
- 0': Match ends, Columbus Crew 2, Toronto FC 1.
Statistics
 TOR |
CLB |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 10 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 3 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 4 | Saves | 2 |
| 50.9 | Possession | 49.1 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 9 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.7 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 358 | Accurate Passes | 344 |
| 462 | Passes | 438 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 5 |
| 10 | Crosses | 21 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 50 | Long Balls | 69 |
| 19 | Accurate Long Balls | 36 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 9 | Effective Tackles | 8 |
| 19 | Tackles | 17 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 18 | Interceptions | 15 |
| 16 | Effective Clearances | 14 |
| 16 | Clearances | 14 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Historic Crew Stadium
Location: Columbus, Ohio, USA
Attendance: 5,700
Venue: Historic Crew Stadium
Location: Columbus, Ohio, USA
Attendance: 5,700
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 |
| 5 | Vito Wormgoor |
| 7 | Pedro Santos |
| 25 | Harrison Afful |
| 10 | Lucas Zelarayán |
| 6 | Darlington Nagbe |
| 8 | Artur |
| 11 | Gyasi Zardes |
| 22 | Derrick Etienne Jr. |
| 12 | Luis Díaz |
Toronto FC (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 25 | Alex Bono (GK) |
| 23 | Chris Mavinga |
| 3 | Eriq Zavaleta |
| 92 | Kemar Lawrence |
| 22 | Richie Laryea |
| 4 | Michael Bradley |
| 96 | Auro |
| 24 | Jacob Shaffelburg |
| 8 | Mark Delgado |
| 18 | Nick DeLeon |
| 20 | Ayo Akinola |
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