MLS Match Report: Ramirez’s Brace, Three Red Cards in Ten-Man Crew SC vs. Nine-man LAFC

Key Events

In the 37th minute, Columbus Crew SC launched an attack from the left flank, accelerating past the entire opposing defense line. Aftan’s cross found the advancing Ramirez at the near post, who headed it home to give Columbus a 1-0 lead.

In the 56th minute, Columbus Crew SC extended their lead as Hernandez unleashed a stunning strike from the center of the field, leaving Loris with no chance but to watch the ball sail into the net. Columbus Crew SC 2-0 LAFC.

In the 61st minute, Ramirez played the ball to the right, and an LAFC defender’s clearance went straight to Rossi inside the box, who calmly finished past Loris. Columbus Crew SC took a commanding 3-0 lead.

In the 79th minute, LAFC scored a goal, but Bouanga was ruled offside, and the goal was disallowed.

In the 82nd minute, Palencia received his second yellow card, resulting in a red and his expulsion.

In the 84th minute, Columbus Crew SC capitalized on a free-kick opportunity in the front court, as Ramirez’s header once again found the back of the net. Loris was still without a response.

In the 85th minute, LAFC launched a swift counterattack, with Ordaz scoring on the rebound to reduce the deficit. LAFC 1-4 Columbus Crew SC.

In the 89th minute, Columbus Crew SC continued their goal-scoring spree as Matan curled the ball into the far corner from the left flank, taking a 5-1 lead.

In stoppage time, Hainestrosa and Muriel clashed, throwing punches at each other, leading the referee to show both players a red card.

Match Report

At 10:30 AM on July 14th, the 25th round of the MLS saw LAFC host Columbus Crew SC at their home ground.

In the 10th minute, Columbus Crew SC player Ramirez intercepted the ball in midfield, noticing Loris’ advanced position, he opted for a long-range shot that posed a significant threat. Loris spilled the ball but managed to recover it.

In the 14th minute, LAFC countered, with Bouanga using his speed to penetrate the penalty area, but his final move failed to beat the defender. The ball fortuitously fell to Kamara, whose shot was saved by the goalkeeper and went out for a corner.

In the 20th minute, LAFC executed a fine combination play on the edge of the box, followed by a cut-back pass that found Duenez in the center unmarked. His shot was blocked by a defender.

In the 24th minute, Columbus Crew SC counterattacked, creating an excellent opportunity through a series of passes, but the final shot sailed just over the crossbar.

LAFC, trailing, launched a furious counterattack, with Kamara heading the ball over the crossbar in the 42nd minute.

At halftime, Columbus Crew SC led LAFC 1-0 temporarily.

The second half began with LAFC maintaining their pressure, their left-flank cooperation tearing apart the opponent’s defense, but the final shot was saved by the goalkeeper.

In the 60th minute, after a Columbus Crew SC interception in midfield, Fassie’s shot struck the post and bounced away.

For a considerable period afterward, neither side created significant offensive opportunities.

In the 77th minute, Columbus Crew SC player Hernandez attempted another long-range shot, which went wildly off-target.

The match ended with Columbus Crew SC securing a resounding 5-1 victory over LAFC away from home.

Player Lineups

LAFC Starting XI: 1-Lorris; 25-Cannott; 3-Muriel; 24-Hollingshead (66’2-Chagoya); 14-Palencia; 6-Sanchez; 20-Acosta; 18-Duenez (67’30-Martinez); 23-Kamara (67’4-Segura); 99-Bouanga (80’27-Ordaz); 19-Borges;

Substitutes: 22-Romero; 33-Lang; 4-Segura; 2-Chagoya; 36-Musto; 21-Gutierrez; 30-Martinez; 27-Ordaz;

Columbus Crew SC Starting XI: 28-Schulter; 4-Camacho; 31-Moreira; 18-Amundsen; 6-Nagbe; 17-Ramirez; 10-Rossi; 23-Fassie; 25-Zawazki; 27-Aftan (83’14-Yebo); 9-Hernandez (82’20-Matan);

Substitutes: 1-Hagen Godoy; 21-Chebok; 3-Sanz; 14-Yebo; 20-Matan; 5-Jones; 16-Habroune; 11-Hainestrosa; 29-Moroka.