... dull.
On so many levels.
The game itself left much to be desired from an entertainment standpoint, but also the Columbus Crew SC performance lacked any edge. It was a dull-knife effort.
It’s hard to separate that from a tactical change to a 4-3-3 that we haven’t seen before. Conceptually it wasn’t a bad idea, but with some personnel missing and new responsibilities and relationships, the Fire just rolled over Columbus like water over a smooth stone.
In the end, it’s impossible not to shine the light on the three-man midfield that just didn’t work.