Despite multiple late-game comeback attempts by Orlando City SC, the Crew were able to pick up a 4-3 victory at Lower.com Field on Saturday.

In the first half, there was only one goal scored. At the 30-minute mark, Crew forward Diego Rossi netted his third goal of the season against Orlando. He has 11 overall.

Forward Christian Ramirez extended the lead to 2-0 with a header goal off an assist from midfielder Max Arfsten in teh second half. Arfsten recorded a second assist 20 minutes later, recording the helper on striker Cucho Hernandez's goal.

Behind 3-0, Orlando City started to chip into Columbus' lead. Forward Ramiro Enrique scored his team's first goal. Orlando City scored a second when midfielder Yaw Yeboah was charged with a foul inside Columbus' box, setting up a penalty kick.

With the lead cut to 3-2, Crew forward Aziel Jackson scored his first goal with the club to give Columbus an essential insurance goal.

Forward Luis Angulo would score in stoppage time for Orlando City, but it failed to be enough to hold off a Columbus victory.

(90+7') Orlando City SC cuts into Columbus Crew lead in stoppage time

Orlando City has cut the Crew's lead to one goal, 4-3, with a goal from forward Luis Muriel during stoppage time, Muriel's second goal against Columbus.

(89') Orlando City forward Ivan Angulo receives yellow card

Forward Ivan Angulo was handed Orlando City's first yellow card against Columbus for poor sportsmanship.

(86') Orlando City SC, Columbus Crew have multiple substitutions

Orlando City and Columbus have used all their five substitutions in the match:

Orlando City SC changes:

• Defender Kyle Smith replaces Rafel Santos

• Midfielder Felipe Martins replaces Wilder Cartagena

Columbus Crew changes:

• Forward Dylan Chambost replaces Christian Ramirez

• Midfielder Andres Herrera replaces Max Arfsten

• Forward Jacen Russell-Rowe replaces Aziel Jackson

(85') Aziel Jackson scores first goal with Columbus Crew, extending lead back to two goals

After multiple shot attempts during the match, Crew forward Aziel Jackson was able to score his first goal with the club late in the second half. Columbus takes 4-2 lead against Orlando City.

Crew striker Cucho Hernandez was credited with the assist, finding Jackson inside Orlando City's box.

(78') Luis Muriel scores penalty kick for Orlando City SC, Columbus Crew lead cut to 3-2

Orlando City forward Luis Muriel took the penalty kick, sending the attempt into the left side of the goal, past goalkeeper Patrick Schulte, despite Schulte's diving attempt to make a save.

(77') Columbus Crew charged with foul within box, Orlando City SC awarded penalty kick

Crew midfielder Yaw Yeboah was charged with the yellow card foul inside Columbus' box, setting up a penalty kick for Orlando City SC. Yeboah fouled Orlando City forward Ivan Angulo, a call that Crew captain Darlington Nagbe argued for several minutes with officials.

(74') Orlando City SC scores vs Columbus Crew, cutting lead to 3-1

Orlando City SC forward Ramiro Enrique scored the first goal for his team on an open Columbus goal.

Crew goalkeeper Patrick Schulte was to the right of Columbus' goal, attempting to make a save on a shot attempt from forward Ivan Angulo. Angulo's shot attempt hit off the goalpost, ricochetting to the foot of Enrique in the middle of the box.

(71') Cucho Hernandez scores, Columbus Crew take 3-0 lead vs Orlando City SC

Crew midfielder Max Arfsten recorded his second assist of the match with another cross into the box, this time to striker Cucho Hernandez. Hernandez, who was on the run and crashing in the middle of Orlando City's box, was able to score off Arfsten's pass after one-touch.

(68') Columbus Crew defenders Steven Moriera, Yevhen Cheberko collide mid-air

In an attempt to retrieve a ball in the air, defenders Steven Moreira and Yevhen Cheberko both jumped near each other, which ended with the two colliding. Both needed medical attention but were able to remain in the game.

(62') Yaw Yeboah replaces Mo Farsi for Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC

Midfielder Yaw Yeboah entered the match for Columbus, replacing Mo Farsi. Farsi was questionable going into the match, with Crew coach Wilfried Nancy expressing that Farsi was dealing with a toe injury he suffered against FC Cincinnati.

(62') Columbus Crew fail to capitalize on free kick, corner kick opportunities

The Crew's first were awarded a free kick when forward Aziel Jackson was fouled outside Orlando City's box, on the right side of the field. Midfielder Alex Matan took the attempt, sending the ball into the box, but Orlando City cleared the ball out of bounds, over the goal line.

With a corner kick on the other side of the field, Matan executed the corner as well. Orlando City was quickly able to clear the ball up-field with a header in the box.

(58') Orlando City FC makes multiple substitutions vs Columbus Crew

With its first round of substitutions, Orlando City SC made three changes to the lineup:

• Forward Luis Muriel replaces Jeorgio Kocevski

• Forward Ramiro Enrique replaces Duncan McGuire

• Forward Nicholas Loderio replaces Martin Ojeda

(51') Christian Ramirez scores off header, Columbus Crew take 2-0 lead vs Orlando City SC

Crew forward Chrisitan Ramirez extended the lead to 2-0 against Orlando City SC with a header goal off an assist from midfielder Max Arfsten.

Arfsten sent a cross from the left side of the field to Ramirez, who was in the middle of Orlando City's box and ready to take a header shot. The header went past goalkeeper Pedro Gallese in the air, going straight toward the net.

(46') Cucho Hernandez enters match for Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC

The Crew made a halftime substitution, putting striker Cucho Hernandez into the match for Diego Rossi.

Columbus Crew hold 1-0 lead vs Orlando City SC going into halftime

Diego Rossi's goal was enough to give the Crew a lead going into halftime.

In the first half, the Crew took five shots, with the only one on goal being Rossi's goal. Orlando took four shots, one of goal as well.

The Crew held possession of the ball at a 66.3% rate in the first half.

(44') Columbus Crew midfielder Alex Matan receives yellow card

Being handed the first yellow card of the match, Crew midfielder Alex Matan received the violation for arguing with the official about being charged with a foul inside Orlando City's box.

(30') Diego Rossi puts Columbus Crew ahead 1-0 vs Orlando City SC

Crew forward Diego Rossi scores from right side of Orlando City's box, giving Columbus a 1-0 lead.

Forward Christian Ramirez was credited with the assist, as Rossi scored off a short, up-field pass from Ramirez. Rossi's shot was contended by Orlando City defender Robin Jansson, who dived to attempt a block, but Rossi was able to get the ball past Jansson and goalkeeper Pedro Gallese.

Rossi has scored the last three goals for Columbus against Orlando City. In the Crew's 2-0 victory over Orlando City in May, Rossi scored both goals.

(29') Officials determine there was Orlando City SC offsides before Columbus Crew handball

The officials determined there was a handball violation against Crew's Malte Amundsen, but prior to the handball, Orlando City's Facundo Torres was offsides and the handball was overruled.

(27') Officials go to VAR review for possible handball

Game officials for Crew vs Orlando City are going to VAR review to check a possible handball in Columbus' box by a Columbus' Malte Amundsen.

(8') Orlando City SC have multiple scoring opportunities denied vs Columbus Crew

Orlando City SC defender Dagur Thorhallsson got the first shot attempt off in the play from the middle of Columbus' box, but the attempt hit off the left goalpost.

Bouncing off the goalpost, the ball landed at the foot of forward Facundo Torres who take a second shot that nearly passed the goal line before goalkeeper Patrick Schulte grabbed the ball. Officials allowed play to go on, demeaning that Schult made the save before it crossed the line.

(4') Columbus Crew come inches away from scoring vs Orlando City SC

The Crew continued to attack Orlando City SC's box early in the match, with another shot attempt from forward Christian Ramirez. After hitting off multiple players, from both Columbus and Orlando, the ball was rolling inches away from Orlando's goal line before it was picked up by goalkeeper Pedro Gallese.

(2') Columbus Crew forward Aziel Jackson attempts early scoring opportunity vs Orlando City SC

Crew forward Aziel Jackson was looking to get his club on the board early against Orlando City SC. Off a pass from forward Christian Ramirez, Jackson attempts to create a scoring opportunity with a header shot, but the attempt hit off the legs of an Orlando defender.

Who are the referees for Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC?

Here are the officials for the Crew vs Orlando City on Saturday night:

• Referee: Sergii Boiko

• Assistant Referee 1: Corey Parker

• Assistant Referee 2: Zach McWhorter

• Fourth Official: Fotis Bazakos

• VAR: Kevin Scott

• Assistant VAR: Fabio Tovar

This is the referee Sergii Boiko's first game at Lower.com Field since July 8, 2023, when the Crew faced New York City FC. In that match, Boiko handed out a red card to both Crew striker Cucho Hernandez and coach Wilfried Nancy.

Orlando City SC starting lineup vs Columbus Crew

Here is the starting 11 for Orlando City vs Columbus:

• GK: Pedri Gallese

• DF: Robin Jansson

• DF: Rafael Santos

• DF: Rodrigo Schlegel

• DF: Dagur Thorhallsson

• MF: Wilder Cartagena

• MF: Jeorgio Kocevski

• FW: Ivan Angulo

• FW: Duncan McGuire

• FW: Martin Ojeda

• FW: Facundo Torres

Columbus Crew starting lineup vs Orlando City SC

Here is the starting 11 for Columbus vs Orlando City:

• GK: Patrick Schulte

• DF: Malte Amundsen

• DF: Yevhen Cheberko

• DF: Steven Moreira

• MF: Max Arfsten

• MF: Mo Farsi

• MF: Alex Matan

• MF: Darlington Nagbe

• FW: Aziel Jackson

• FW: Christian Ramirez

• FW: Diego Rossi

Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC weather forecast: Hot weather, but no outside water bottles at Lower.com Field

According to AccuWeather, the temperature in Columbus will be around 85 degrees at the time of kick off at Lower.com Field.

With the expectation of hot weather before and during the game, there have been Crew fans who have taken to social media to address the fact that people attending the match are unable to bring their own water bottles into Lower.com Field. This has been a policy, and something fans have addressed, throughout the summer.

Instead of allowing outside water bottles, the Crew has water fountains for fans to use throughout Lower.com Field.

Columbus Crew overall record vs Orlando City SC

The Crew are 7-9-4 against Orlando City.

How to listen to Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC radio broadcast

The Crew vs. Orlando City SC 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 102.5 FM and the La Grande radio app with Juan Valladares doing play-by-play.

Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC streaming information

The Crew-Orlando City match will be available on Apple TV+ with a required MLS Season Pass subscription. Here are the broadcast teams for tonight:

• English broadcast: Steve Cangialosi (play-by-play), Danny Higginbotham (analyst)

• Spanish broadcast: Bruno Vain (play-by-play), Andres Agulla (analyst)

When is the Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC?

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21 at Lower.com Field.

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