Columbus Crew
The Columbus Crew rallied from behind to demolish Charlotte FC 3-1 in a rip-roaring MLS Regular Season encounter that crackled with second-half fireworks.
Idan Toklomati Jorno jolted Lower.com Field into silence after 17 minutes, rifling Charlotte into a shock lead against the run of play. But Brais Méndez’s clinical 28th-minute equaliser – slotted home after Santiago Rodriguez’s teasing pass – restored parity heading into the break.
Columbus Crew’s Second-Half Onslaught
The floodgates burst open after the hour mark. Anass Zaroury, fed by Mohamed Farsi, put the Crew ahead with a ruthless 63rd-minute finish before teenage sensation Taha Habroune announced himself two minutes later with a solo stunner that left Charlotte’s defenders grasping at shadows.
Charlotte FC’s Collapse
Dean Smith’s side melted under the Ohio pressure, mustering just two shots on target all night. Their 47% possession told the story of a team chasing shadows, with Patrick Schulte barely tested after Toklomati’s early breakthrough.
What This Means for Both Teams
For Columbus, this statement win keeps their playoff charge roaring. Charlotte’s road woes continue – they’ve now conceded 11 goals in their last three away fixtures. The Crew’s 33 shots and 2.85 xG underline their dominance; Charlotte’s 0.91 xG shows how thoroughly they were outgunned.
Key Moments
17′ ⚽ Charlotte — Idan Toklomati Jorno
28′ ⚽ Columbus Crew — Brais Méndez (assist: Santiago Rodriguez)
63′ ⚽ Columbus Crew — Anass Zaroury (assist: Mohamed Farsi)
65′ ⚽ Columbus Crew — Taha Habroune
