Match report

Columbus Crew Stuns Monterrey 3-1 in CONCACAF Champions League

Monterrey
Monterrey
1–3
FT
Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew
May 2, 2024

Columbus Crew stunned Monterrey with a 3-1 victory in the CONCACAF Champions League, capitalizing on an early own goal and a red card to secure a dominant performance. Key goals from A. Morris, D. Rossi, and J. Russell-Rowe propelled Columbus Crew to a convincing win, while Monterrey struggled to mount a comeback after the early setbacks.

Key Facts

  • • Monterrey's M. Meza received a red card in the first minute for argument.
  • • Monterrey's Y. Cheberko scored an own goal in the 11th minute.
  • • A. Morris scored for Columbus Crew in the 45+4th minute.
  • • D. Rossi and J. Russell-Rowe added goals for Columbus Crew in the 49th and 89th minutes respectively.

Lineups

Monterrey

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Andrada (G)
  • 33 S. Medina (D)
  • 4 V. Guzmán (D)
  • 20 S. Vegas (D)
  • 3 G. Arteaga (D)
  • 11 M. Meza (M)
  • 30 J. Rodríguez (M)
  • 10 Sergio Canales (M)
  • 27 L. Romo (M)
  • 17 J. Gallardo (M)
  • 9 G. Berterame (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 H. Moreno
  • 19 J. Cortizo
  • 23 B. Vázquez
  • 29 R. Aguirre
  • 22 L. Cárdenas
  • 5 O. Govea
  • 34 C. Bustos
  • 38 C. Garza
  • 21 A. González
  • 24 C. Ramos
  • 35 V. López
  • 6 É. Gutiérrez

Columbus Crew

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 28 P. Schulte (G)
  • 31 Steven Moreira (D)
  • 4 R. Camacho (D)
  • 21 Y. Cheberko (D)
  • 25 S. Zawadzki (M)
  • 6 D. Nagbe (M)
  • 8 A. Morris (M)
  • 14 Y. Yeboah (M)
  • 11 M. Hinestroza (F)
  • 9 C. Hernández (F)
  • 10 D. Rossi (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 A. Mățan
  • 18 M. Amundsen
  • 5 D. Jones
  • 19 J. Russell-Rowe
  • 17 C. Ramirez
  • 27 M. Arfsten
  • 3 W. Sands
  • 16 T. Habroune
  • 1 N. Hagen
  • 29 C. Mrowka
  • 51 C. Johnson

Timeline

  1. Monterrey
    ?' Monterrey Card · Red Card
    M. Meza

    Argument

  2. Columbus Crew
    7' Columbus Crew Card · Yellow Card
    D. Nagbe

    Handball

  3. Monterrey
    11' Monterrey Goal · Own Goal
    Y. Cheberko
  4. Monterrey
    34' Monterrey Card · Yellow Card
    S. Vegas

    Foul

  5. Monterrey
    43' Monterrey subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Vegas · On: Héctor Moreno
  6. Columbus Crew
    45'+4 Columbus Crew Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Morris
  7. Columbus Crew
    46' Columbus Crew subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Hinestroza · On: A. Măţan
  8. Columbus Crew
    49' Columbus Crew Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Rossi · Assist: A. Măţan
  9. Monterrey
    54' Monterrey subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jesús Gallardo · On: J. Cortizo
  10. Monterrey
    54' Monterrey subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Romo · On: B. Vázquez
  11. Monterrey
    69' Monterrey subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Meza · On: R. Aguirre
  12. Columbus Crew
    74' Columbus Crew subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Cheberko · On: M. Amundsen
  13. Columbus Crew
    74' Columbus Crew subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Morris · On: D. Jones
  14. Columbus Crew
    85' Columbus Crew subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Cucho Hernandez · On: J. Russell-Rowe
  15. Columbus Crew
    89' Columbus Crew Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Russell-Rowe · Assist: A. Măţan
  16. Columbus Crew
    90'+1 Columbus Crew subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Măţan · On: C. Ramirez
  17. Columbus Crew
    90'+6 Columbus Crew Var · Goal confirmed
    C. Ramirez

Match Stats

Stat Monterrey Columbus Crew
Fouls 15 6
Pass Accuracy 84% 81%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 22 8
Corners 2 3
Total Passes 454 390
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 8 0
Shots on Target 6 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 8 3
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes 382 317
Shots Inside Box 15 3
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box 7 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Monterrey's early red card to M. Meza and subsequent own goal by Y. Cheberko shifted the momentum decisively towards Columbus Crew.
  • ▸ Columbus Crew's goal by A. Morris just before halftime sealed their dominance, allowing them to maintain control throughout the second half.