Columbus Crew
The New England Revolution staged a stunning second-half resurgence to defeat Columbus Crew 3-1 in a pulsating MLS Regular Season clash at Lower.com Field.
Columbus Crew Start Strong
The Crew came flying out of the traps, with Brais Méndez firing them into an early lead after just 8 minutes. Mohamed Farsi’s surging run and pinpoint cross found Méndez, who coolly slotted past Matt Turner. Laurent Courtois’ side dominated the early exchanges, their 54% possession allowing them to dictate the tempo.
New England Revolution Fight Back
The Revolution grew into the game, and Matt Polster levelled the scores with a well-taken finish in the 32nd minute. Mamadou Fofana’s driving run created the chance, laying the ball off for Polster to hammer home. Nine minutes later, Dor Turgeman completed the turnaround, converting Carles Gil’s clever pass to send the away fans into raptures.
Gil Seals the Deal
After Turgeman saw a second goal ruled out for offside, Gil capped a magnificent individual performance with a goal his influence deserved. Picking up Peyton Miller’s pass, the Spanish maestro danced through the Crew defence before slotting calmly past Patrick Schulte in the 79th minute.
What This Means
This result sees New England Revolution climb into the playoff spots, their newfound resilience under Marko Mitrovic paying dividends. For Columbus Crew, defensive frailties proved costly as their inconsistent home form continues. Both sides will look to build momentum heading into the final third of the regular season campaign.
Key Moments
8′ ⚽ Columbus Crew — B. Mendez (assist: M. Farsi)
32′ ⚽ New England Revolution — M. Polster (assist: M. Fofana)
41′ ⚽ New England Revolution — D. Turgeman (assist: C. Gil)
79′ ⚽ New England Revolution — C. Gil (assist: P. Miller)
