Columbus Crew SC 1:2 New York City FC — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Nicolás Fernández scored once as New York City FC beat Columbus Crew 2-1 in MLS, setting up a home fixture against Chicago Fire on 25 July. The visitors took the lead through Fernández in the 28th minute and doubled it when Agustin Ojeda finished from Talles Magno’s assist in the 70th, before Dániel Gazdag pulled one back for Columbus deep into stoppage time after a VAR check.

The turning point came early when Fernández struck first, and New York never looked back—Ojeda’s second-half goal gave them breathing room, and despite a flurry of late yellow cards for Jamal Thiaré, Maximilian Arfsten, and Taha Habroune, Columbus could only muster a consolation through Gazdag in the 90th minute.

New York had 44% possession and matched the hosts in shots, but the numbers tell a story of a team outplayed on the ball yet ruthlessly efficient—Columbus controlled the first half with 56% possession but created nothing of note, while the visitors made their chances count. Nicolás Fernández earned a 9.71 rating as the standout Midfielder, scoring the opener and running the game from midfield. CheckLive's model rated Columbus marginally ahead, but the result did not confirm that prediction—New York were the better side in both halves and fully deserved the win, which sets up a home meeting with Chicago Fire.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Columbus Crew vs New York City FC?

Columbus Crew 1-2 New York City FC (MLS).

Who scored?

Nicolás Fernández (28') for New York City FC; Agustin Ojeda (70', assist Talles Magno) for New York City FC; Dániel Gazdag (90') for Columbus Crew.

Was New York City FC's win deserved?

Yes — New York City FC were on top for most of the match.

Were there any cards in Columbus Crew vs New York City FC?

Yellow cards: Tayvon Gray (New York City FC); Jamal Thiaré (Columbus Crew); Maximilian Arfsten (Columbus Crew); Taha Habroune (Columbus Crew); James Sands (New York City FC).

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