Columbus Crew vs New York City FC
Match pulse
Who won: Columbus 2-1
Columbus Crew beat New York City FC 2-1 on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Historic Crew Stadium. Goals for Columbus: Harrison Afful (61') and Justin Meram (63'). Goals for NYCFC: Ismael Tajouri-Shradi (53').
Play by play
- Match ends, Columbus Crew SC 2, New York City FC 1.
- Match ends, Columbus Crew SC 2, New York City FC 1.
- Match ends, Columbus Crew SC 2, New York City FC 1.
- Match ends, Columbus Crew SC 2, New York City FC 1.
- Second Half ends, Columbus Crew SC 2, New York City FC 1.
- 90'+5'
SubSubstitution, Columbus Crew SC. Luis Argudo replaces Justin Meram.
- 90'+3'

Alexander Ring (New York City FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+3'

Justin Meram (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+3'

Foul by Alexander Ring (New York City FC).
- 90'+2'

Foul by Pedro Santos (Columbus Crew SC).
- 90'+2'

David Villa (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+1'
Gyasi Zardes (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 90'+1'
Foul by Maxime Chanot (New York City FC).
- 89'
Valentín Castellanos (New York City FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 89'
Foul by Jonathan Mensah (Columbus Crew SC).
- 89'
SubSubstitution, Columbus Crew SC. Josh Williams replaces Federico Higuaín.
- 88'
Corner, New York City FC. Conceded by Lalas Abubakar.
- 88'

Attempt blocked. Sebastien Ibeagha (New York City FC) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Maximiliano Moralez with a cross.
- 87'
Corner, New York City FC. Conceded by Harrison Afful.
- 86'
Offside, New York City FC. Jonathan Lewis tries a through ball, but Maximiliano Moralez is caught offside.
- 85'

Gyasi Zardes (Columbus Crew SC) hits the right post with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Pedro Santos.
- 85'

Offside, Columbus Crew SC. Zack Steffen tries a through ball, but Justin Meram is caught offside.
- 84'

Attempt missed. Pedro Santos (Columbus Crew SC) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Justin Meram with a cross.
- 83'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 82'
Delay in match Justin Meram (Columbus Crew SC) because of an injury.