Columbus Crew 2-1 Orlando City SC
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Columbus Crew won: Columbus Crew 2-1 Orlando City SC in the U.S. Open Cup (Round 1/2) on Wed, 16 Sept 2026 at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, Columbus, Ohio. Columbus Crew goals: Josef Martínez 9', Brais Méndez 52'. Orlando City SC goals: Braian Ojeda 40'. Possession: 48-52. Player of the match: Brais Méndez (8.3).
Match report
Columbus Crew beat Orlando City SC 2-1
Columbus Crew squeezed past Orlando City SC 2-1 at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on Wednesday 16 September in the U.S. Open Cup.
Josef Martínez put Columbus Crew ahead on 9' (1-0), Braian Ojeda levelled for Orlando City SC on 40' (1-1) and Brais Méndez restored Columbus Crew's lead on 52' (2-1).
Columbus Crew had 48% of the ball, shots were 16-10 (6-4 on target).
Brais Méndez (Columbus Crew) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 8,805. Referee: Alexis Da Silva.
Match stats
| Columbus Crew | Orlando City SC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 48 | 52 |
| Total shots | 16 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 24 | 25 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 366 (90%) | 393 (91%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 7 | 4 |
| Total shots | 16 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 8 |
| Shots outside box | 4 | 2 |
Lineups
Columbus Crew (4-4-2): Nicholas Hagen, Brooks Lennon, Steven Moreira, Sean Zawadzki, Malte Amundsen, Taha Habroune, Santiago Rodríguez, André Gomes, Anass Zaroury, Brais Méndez, Josef Martínez
Orlando City SC (4-4-2): Maxime Crépeau, Zakaria Taifi, David Brekalo, Robin Jansson, Bernardo Rhein Goncalves, Justin Ellis, Joran Gerbet, Eduard Atuesta, Iván Angulo, Martín Ojeda, Antoine Griezmann
Key events
- 9' · Goal · Josef Martínez (Columbus Crew)
- 40' · Goal · Braian Ojeda (Orlando City SC)
- 52' · Goal · Brais Méndez (Columbus Crew)
All-time head-to-head
26 league meetings since 2015: Columbus Crew 8, draws 7, Orlando City SC 11.
Questions
Who won Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC?
Columbus Crew won, 2-1 (U.S. Open Cup) on Wed, 16 Sept 2026.
When and where is Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC?
Wed, 16 Sept 2026, 23:00 UTC at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, Columbus, Ohio, U.S. Open Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between Columbus Crew and Orlando City SC?
In 26 league meetings since 2015: Columbus Crew 8 wins, 7 draws, Orlando City SC 11 wins (goals 44-46).