MLS 2026 · SAT, OCT 10
Orlando City SC vs Columbus Crew match report: Orlando City edge Columbus Crew in five-goal thriller
Orlando City SC took the points in a back-and-forth match against Columbus Crew, with the decisive goal arriving late.
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Result
Orlando City SC beat Columbus Crew 3-2. The home side led 2-1 at half-time. The match finished as a home win.
Goals
Harvey Sarajian put Orlando City ahead in the first minute, assisted by Antoine Griezmann. Taha Habroune equalised for Columbus Crew in the eighth minute, assisted by Santiago Rodriguez. Antoine Griezmann restored Orlando City's lead in the 16th minute. Brais Mendez levelled for Columbus Crew in the 53rd minute, assisted by Taha Habroune. Ivan Angulo scored the winner for Orlando City in the 89th minute, assisted by Martin Ojeda.
Key stats
Columbus Crew had more shots on target, 13 to Orlando City's 8, and more corners, 11 to 2. Orlando City made 11 saves to Columbus Crew's 5. Possession was close, with Columbus Crew on 51 percent and Orlando City on 49 percent.
Discipline
Orlando City picked up three yellow cards. Columbus Crew received two yellow cards. Neither side had a player sent off.
Verdict
Orlando City took their chances when it mattered, with Ivan Angulo's late goal settling a match that Columbus Crew edged on the underlying numbers. Columbus Crew created more dangerous attacks and shots on target but could not make that count. Orlando City's resilience and finishing proved decisive.