The Crew (8-3-7) defeated the top team in the Western Conference, the Vancouver Whitecaps (10-2-5), 2-1 at Lower.com Field on June 14.
The victory marks the first for the Crew since May 3, when they defeated Charlotte FC 4-2.
Forward Ibrahim Aliyu got the ball rolling quickly for Columbus, scoring the second-fastest regular-season goal in club history 1:08 into the game.
The Whitecaps responded to Aliyu’s goal 5 minutes later. Forward Daniel Rios sent a strike from the top of Columbus’ box, and midfielder Jean Claude Ngando was credited with the goal.
At the 23-minute mark, forward Diego Rossi broke the tie with a goal off a pass from forward Daniel Gazdag. This marks Gazdag’s first scoring contribution since joining the Crew on April 11.
Three times in the second half, it looked like the Crew had extended that lead as the ball found the back of the net, but each goal was called back due to offside calls.
Already coming off a two-week break to face the Whitecaps, Columbus now has another week off and will return to action on June 25 against Atlanta United at Lower.com Field.
(90′) Columbus Crew’s Tristan Brown replaces Ibrahim Aliyu
After forward Ibrahim Aliyu went down on the right side of the field with a lower-body injury, midfielder Tristan Brown entered the game to replace Aliyu.
Aliyu was able to leave the field without help from medical staff.
Score: Crew 2-1
(86′) Columbus Crew make multiple late-game substitutions vs Vancouver Whitecaps
The Crew made three substitutions within the final 10 minutes of regulation. Forward Jacen Russell-Rowe replaced Aziel Jackson, midfielder Dylan Chambost replaced Daniel Gazdag and midfielder Taha Habroune replaced Amar Sejdic.
Score: Crew 2-1
(85′) Daniel Gazdag given yellow card vs Vancouver Whitecaps
Crew forward Daniel Gazdag was given the team’s first yellow card of the game for a foul against Vancouver midfielder Tristan Blackman.
Score: Crew 2-1
(80′) Columbus Crew called offside for third time after finding back of the net vs Vancouver Whitecaps
Defender Andres Herrera looked to have secured the Crew’s third goal against the Whitecaps when he found the back of the net on a one-on-one play with goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka inside the box, but Herrera was charged with an offside call prior to receiving the ball.
The play marked the third time the Crew’s third goal was overturned due to offside.
Score: Crew 2-1
(75′) Ibrahim Aliyu called offside on possible third goal for Columbus Crew vs Vancouver Whitecaps
For the second time, what would have been the Crew’s third goal against the Whitecaps was called offside. Forward Diego Rossi found the back of the net off a pass from forward Ibrahim Aliyu, but Aliyu was quickly called offside, overturning the goal.
Score: Crew 2-1
Columbus Crew vs Vancouver Whitecaps records sellout crowd at Lower.com Field
The Crew had an announced attendance of 20,721 for their regular-season matchup against the Whitecaps at Lower.com Field.
(61′) Aziel Jackson goal called back for offside, Columbus Crew lead 2-1 vs Vancouver Whitecap
After a VAR review of the goal, it was determined by officials that midfielder Mo Farsi was offside before receiving the ball, putting the Crew’s lead back to 2-1.
Score: Crew 2-1
(58′) Aziel Jackson scores on assist from Mo Farsi, Columbus Crew extend lead vs Vancouver Whitecaps
Crew midfielder Mo Farsi was about to go one-on-one with Vancouver goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka when he sent a lateral pass to forward Aziel Jackson inside the box, who scored off the pass.
Score: Crew 3-1
(50′) Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper makes key stop on attempted Columbus Crew pass
Crew defender Andres Herrera attempted to send a pass from the right side of the Whitecaps’ box to forward Aziel Jackson, who was making a run to the goal, when goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka got a hand on the ball to stop the play.
Score: Crew 2-1
(46′) Columbus Crew make halftime substitution vs Vancouver Whitecaps
The Crew substituted midfielder Mo Farsi into the matchup for Lassi Lappalainen, marking the first substitution of the game.
Score: Crew 2-1
Columbus Crew vs Vancouver first-half stats
Possession rate: Crew (57.5%), Vancouver (42.5%)
Shots: Crew (4), Vancouver (2)
Shots on goal: Crew (2), Vancouver (1)
Goalkeeper saves: Crew (0), Vancouver ()
Fouls: Crew (8), Vancouver (6)
Corners: Crew (0), Vancouver (1)
(32′) Vancouver Whitecaps earn first yellow card of matchup
Whitecaps midfielder Tristan Blackmon was shown the first yellow card of the game for a foul against Crew defender Andres Herrera.
Score: Crew 2-1
(23′) Diego Rossi puts Columbus Crew back on top vs Vancouver Whitecaps
Forward Diego Rossi scored the Crew’s second goal of the game with a shot from the right side of Vancouver’s box.
The scoring play started when forward Daniel Gazdag forced the Whitecaps to turn over the ball on their own side of the field.
Score: Crew 2-1
(13′) Columbus Crew fail to capitalize on free kick opportunity vs Vancouver Whitecaps
The Crew were awarded a free-kick opportunity right outside Vancouver’s box when defender Andres Herrera was fouled by midfielder Jean Claude Ngando.
Forward Diego Rossi executed the kick and sent a pass to forward Ibrahim Aliyu on the left side of the box, but Aliyu was unable to create any forward movement before getting the ball taken away from the Whitecaps’ defense.
Score: 1-1
(6′) Vancouver Whitecaps even score vs Columbus Crew
Forward Daniel Rios quickly evened the score for Vancouver after Columbus got on the board in the 2nd minute. From the top of the Crew’s box, Rios took a shot off a pass from defender Mathias Laborda that easily got by a diving Evan Bush.
Score: 1-1
(2′) Ibrahim Aliyu scores, Columbus Crew take early lead vs Vancouver Whitecaps
From the center of Vancouver’s box, forward Ibrahim Aliyu found the back of the net to give the Crew an early advantage over the Whitecaps.
Midfielder Lassi Lappalainen was in control of the ball near the right corner of Vancouver’s goal when he found Aliyu on the run, and sent the pass setting up Aliyu’s one-touch goal.
Score: Crew 1-0
Columbus Crew availability report vs Vancouver Whitecaps
The Crew are without defenders Rudy Camacho (thigh), Malte Amundsen (knee) and goalkeeper Patrick Schulte (torso) against Vancouver due to injuries. Midfielder Max Arfsten and goalkeeper Nicholas Hagen are also unavailable, as they are both participating in the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Vancouver Whitecaps starting lineup vs Columbus Crew
Here is the starting 11 for Vancouver vs Columbus:
Columbus Crew starting lineup vs Vancouver Whitecaps
Here is the starting 11 for Columbus vs Vancouver:
Midfielders Amar Sejdic and Lassi Lappalainen are recording their first starts with the Crew.
Who are the referees for Columbus Crew vs Vancouver Whitecaps?
Here are the officials for the Crew vs Vancouver:
Referee: Guido Gonzales Jr.
Assistant Referee 1: Jose Da Silva
Assistant Referee 2: Mike Nickerson
Fourth Official: Greg Dopka
VAR: Kevin Stott
Assistant VAR: Jozef Batko
Where do Columbus Crew rank in Eastern Conference standings?
Following a 5-1 loss to Inter Miami, the Crew have dropped to sixth place in the Eastern Conference. The Vancouver Whitecaps (10-1-5) sit at the top of the Western Conference standings.
Here are the top six teams in the MLS Eastern Conference:
How to listen to Columbus Crew vs Vancouver Whitecaps radio broadcast
The Crew vs. Vancouver English-speaking radio broadcast will be on Alt 105.7 FM and available via the iHeartRadio app. Columbus’ regular radio broadcaster Chris Doran will be on the call.
The Spanish radio broadcast can be found on La Grande 103.1 FM and the La Grande radio app with Juan Valladares doing play-by-play.
Columbus Crew vs Vancouver Whitecaps streaming information
The Crew-Vancouver match will be streaming on Apple TV, with a required MLS Season Pass subscription. Subscribers of Apple TV+ can watch the game without MLS Season Pass. Here are the broadcast teams for tonight:
When does Columbus Crew vs Vancouver Whitecaps kick off?
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. June 14 at Lower.com Field.
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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Diego Rossi, Daniel Gazdag connect to lead Columbus Crew to win vs Whitecaps: Replay
Reporting by Brianna Mac Kay, Columbus Dispatch / The Columbus Dispatch
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