MLS 2026 · SUN, SEP 27
Columbus Crew vs Inter Miami CF match report: Columbus edge Inter Miami in late finish
A stoppage-time winner from Jamal Thiare settled a tight match in Columbus's favour after Josef Martinez and Lionel Messi had traded first-half goals.
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Final score
Columbus Crew beat Inter Miami CF 2-1, with the score level at 1-1 at half-time. The match was decided in the ninth minute of second-half stoppage time. The outcome is recorded as a home win.
Goals
Josef Martinez put Columbus ahead from the penalty spot in the 28th minute. Lionel Messi equalised for Inter Miami in the 33rd minute. Jamal Thiare scored the winner for Columbus in the 90th minute, with nine minutes of added time played.
Key stats
Inter Miami held 55 percent possession to Columbus's 45 percent, but Columbus created the clearer chances, with 6 shots on target to Inter Miami's 3. Columbus also dominated corners, winning 9 to Inter Miami's 1. Inter Miami committed more fouls, conceding 18 free kicks to Columbus's 16.
Discipline
Columbus picked up 4 yellow cards and no red cards. Inter Miami received 7 yellow cards and 1 red card.
What it means
Columbus move to 29 points and sit 25th in the table with a goal difference of -4. Inter Miami remain on 46 points in 5th place with a goal difference of 14.
Verdict
Columbus edged a tight match through a late winner after both sides had traded first-half goals. Inter Miami saw more of the ball but Columbus were more efficient in front of goal, and the home side's pressure eventually told. The result lifts Columbus to 29 points, while Inter Miami stay on 46.