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90+4 minute: ZARDES SAVES THE WIN!
G⚽️AL!
— Columbus Crew SC (@ColumbusCrewSC) March 10, 2018
At the death ☠️, @gyasinho rescues all 3️⃣ points!#CrewSC | #CLBvMTL pic.twitter.com/qyIdpxjCy8
90+2 minute: Luis Argudo has gone down and penalty upcoming.
85th minute: Raheem Edwards ties the game with a volley. The Impact have been strong in the second have and have been rewarded. Daniel Lovetz provided the cross.
Simply amazing, @Rvheem_.
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) March 10, 2018
A stunning equalizer! #CLBvMTL https://t.co/VtPvLppvOD
80th minute: A massive save from Zack Steffen on Victor Cabrera’s point blank header to keep the 2-1 lead. Incredible.
77th minute: Daniel Lovitz hits the cross bar as Montreal continues to press for the tying goal. Crew SC on their heals.
59th minute: Ignacio Piatti scores for Montreal, to bring the Impact back into the game. 2-1 Crew SC lead with 30 minutes to go.
*Chef kiss*
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) March 10, 2018
Nacho Piatti pulls one back for @impactmontreal in style. #CLBvMTL https://t.co/62k1tLDg1c
56th minute: Matteo Mancosu gets behind the defense, but his shot is blocked by Zack Steffen and cleared by Lalas Abubakar.
47th minute: Milton Valenzuela nearly gets the 2nd half off to a great start, but Evan Bush parried the tight angled shot away.
Halftime: Crew SC cruising in the first half. The Impact have had a few chances, but they’ve been from distance and haven’t troubled Steffen.
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15th minute: Columbus doubles the lead with Gyasi Zardes finishing off a loose ball off an Artur header that hit the bar. The first Crew SC player to score in his first two games.
G⚽️⚽️AL!
— Columbus Crew SC (@ColumbusCrewSC) March 10, 2018
And the second! Just like last week, @gyasinho doubles the lead for the & ! #CrewSC | CLBvMTL pic.twitter.com/TlgmVSSCJA
12th minute: Crew SC break through on a Federico Higuain penalty. Jukka Raitala brough down Lalas Abubakar on a corner.
G⚽️AL!
— Columbus Crew SC (@ColumbusCrewSC) March 10, 2018
Federico Higuain converts from the spot and salutes the Nordecke. Early foul, early penalty kick, early goal!#CrewSC | #CLBvMTL pic.twitter.com/mErYEPPfNd
It was a milestone goal for The Maestro.
Congratulations to Pipa on his 50th with @ColumbusCrewSC
— Anthony Precourt (@APrecourt) March 10, 2018
7th minute: Jeisson Vargas rings the crossbar as the Impact nearly strike first.
Lineups:
Here's our Starting XI for today's home opener at @MAPFREStadium!
— Columbus Crew SC (@ColumbusCrewSC) March 10, 2018
Kickoff coming #CrewSC | #CLBvMTL pic.twitter.com/6X070vk5cl
Le XI Bleu-blanc-noir v @ColumbusCrewSC#IMFC | #CLBvMTL pic.twitter.com/J2CYerRfrk
— Impact de Montréal (@impactmontreal) March 10, 2018
Absences:
Crew SC: Josh Williams and Adam Jahn are officially listed as questionable. Mike Grella and Gaston Sauro are still recovering from long-term injuries.
Montreal Impact: Defenders Zakaria Diallo, Kyle Fisher, and forward Anthony Jackson-Hamel are out.
How to watch:
Date: Saturday, March 10th, 1 p.m. ET
Venue: MAPFRE Stadium (Columbus, Ohio)
TV: WSYX ABC-6, Spectrum Sports
Radio: English: CD102.5 FM / ColumbusCrewSC.com Spanish: ColumbusCrewSC.com
Stream: Live.MLSSoccer.com