The Columbus Crew win on the road for the first time in a season and a half as Lucas Zelarayan powered the Black & Gold to a 2-1 come from behind win against New York City FC. The Argentine playmaker’s free-kick prowess lifted a lifeless Crew attack to a stunning last-minute victory.
New York City FC aggressively pressed from the opening whistle and it unsettled the Columbus attack. The high-energy defense stifled the Crew attempt to build from the back. The Black & Gold held an early possession edge but were often stuck in their own end; unable to break through the pressure.