Columbus Crew 2 3:2 Atlanta United 2 — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Kevin Gbamblé scored one and teed up another as Columbus Crew 2 edged Atlanta United 2 3-2, a result that keeps their play-off hopes alive without a next fixture currently scheduled. The home side were clinical in the opening exchanges, with Gbamblé's early strike and Zach Zengue's finish giving them a two-goal cushion, but Atlanta United 2 hit back through Arif Kovac's fine effort just after the half-hour mark.

The turning point came on 63 minutes when Chase Adams restored Columbus Crew 2's two-goal advantage, Tarun Karumanchi providing the assist, before Cameron Dunbar's late consolation for the visitors set up a nervy finish. Gianmarco Di Noto, Adams, Santiago Pita and Dunbar all went into the book during a scrappy second half that saw the hosts hold firm.

Columbus Crew 2 deserved the win, dominating both halves and creating the better chances throughout. CheckLive's model rated Columbus Crew 2 marginally ahead, and the outcome confirmed that assessment, while the live signals backed the home side at 1.57 and they duly won. There is no next fixture scheduled for either side.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Columbus Crew 2 vs Atlanta United 2?

Columbus Crew 2 3-2 Atlanta United 2 (MLS Next Pro).

Who scored?

Kevin Gbamblé (6', assist Owen Presthus) for Columbus Crew 2; Zach Zengue (11', assist Kevin Gbamblé) for Columbus Crew 2; Arif Kovac (31', assist Ignacio Suarez-Couri) for Atlanta United 2; Chase Adams (63', assist Tarun Karumanchi) for Columbus Crew 2; Cameron Dunbar (82', assist Santiago Pita) for Atlanta United 2.

Was Columbus Crew 2's win deserved?

Yes — Columbus Crew 2 were on top for most of the match.

Were there any cards in Columbus Crew 2 vs Atlanta United 2?

Yellow cards: Gianmarco Di Noto (Columbus Crew 2); Chase Adams (Columbus Crew 2); Santiago Pita (Atlanta United 2); Cameron Dunbar (Atlanta United 2).

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