Game Thread: Philadelphia Union 1 vs Columbus Crew 1; Final

Game Updates

90+5′- The ref whistles for the end. The camera also shows the ref explaining to a few crew players why a second penalty wasn’t called on Elliott. From the arm motions it looks like they are saying that it appears the Ramirez was holding on to Elliott’s shoulder. Either way the Union get a point on the road.

90+3′- Crew gets a shot off from inside the box, Blake makes the save. But, Elliott has his arms around Ramirez and the two fall down within the box. VAR checks it for a pk but they don’t overcall the call on the field.

90′- The fourth official shows that we will have at least 5 minutes of stoppage time here in the final minutes of the game.

85′ – Columbus makes their final substitution: Molino replaces Matan.

84′ – Columbus’ Cucho receives a yellow card for a foul on a Union player.

83′ – After a brief pause for concussion checks, play resumes.

81′ – With Wagner sidelined, McGlynn takes the Union’s 7th corner. The ball is delivered into a crowded box, leading to a clash of heads. The referee halts play for medical attention.

79′ – Crew’s second substitution: Farsi comes on for Gressel.

76′ – Wagner, limping, makes his way to the sideline. Real replaces him. Wagner expresses his frustration to the fourth official regarding an earlier challenge.

75′ – Wagner is down, clutching his leg. Medical staff rush to his aid.

72′ – GOAL! Columbus converts the penalty kick.

71′ – Crew’s free kick hits the wall and deflects off Elliott’s arm. He’s booked with a yellow, and Columbus is awarded a penalty. Before the kick, Bueno also receives a yellow.

66′ – Carranza is fouled, but play continues with an advantage. Uhre’s subsequent shot hits the crossbar. Instead of a red card for the foul on Carranza, Amundsen is shown a yellow.

64′ – Three consecutive corners for Columbus. The last one sparks a Union counter-attack, ending with Carranza’s offside goal. This marks the Union’s 80th offside call this season, an MLS high.

60′ – Columbus substitution: Ramirez comes on for Morris.

54′ – Philly’s corner is aimed at the near post, but it’s Columbus who clears the danger.

52′ – Lowe of the Union is cautioned with a yellow for handball. Columbus gets a free kick from distance, but Blake collects it with ease.

All Kai Wagner does is assist. 🎁

The 39th of his MLS career sets up Nathan Harriel and #DOOP for the 1-0 lead in Columbus. pic.twitter.com/UyCnLtKaei

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 1, 2023

50′ – GOAL! Wagner delivers a corner for Philly. Harriel, unmarked at the near post, heads it home. Union lead 1-0.

46′ – The second half kicks off. Curtin makes a bold triple substitution: Uhre, Carranza, and Gazdag come on for Bedoya, Sullivan, and Donovan.

HALFTIME

45+5′ – Union’s free kick is whipped into the box. Amidst a crowd, Bedoya’s shot rattles the post. Moments later, the referee signals for halftime.

45+1′ – Three minutes of stoppage time announced. Play pauses as Bueno clutches his knee in pain.

42′ – Concern for Union as Blake appears to be in discomfort. Elliott steps up to take the goal kick in his stead.

40′ – Notably, Elliott takes the goal kick instead of Blake.

37' ANDRE BLAKE. That's all.

Watch with #MLSSeasonPass on @AppleTV: https://t.co/2cXqNiJy9f#DOOP | #CLBvPHI 0-0 pic.twitter.com/BsnJ8O6Gbl

— X – Philadelphia Union (@PhilaUnion) October 1, 2023

37′ – Stellar save by Blake, proving once again why he’s invaluable to the Union.

28′ – Bueno makes a crucial intervention inside the box to keep the scores level.

26′ – Union win another corner. Wagner’s delivery to the near post is cleared by the Crew defense.

22′ – Bedoya gets a touch on the corner delivery, and Elliott tries to redirect it goalwards but misses the target.

20′ – A swift counter by the Union ends with Bedoya being brought down near the box. The referee waves play on, but VAR takes a closer look. No penalty awarded.

CLB vs. PHI

The penalty kick not awarded to PHI was reviewed for a handball committed by CLB #18 (Malte Amundsen).
After further review, the decision to not award a penalty kick stands.

— MLS Video Review (@MLSVAR) September 30, 2023

15′ – The referee sticks with his initial decision after consulting VAR.

14′ – The referee is called over to the monitor by VAR.

12′ – Philly’s first corner of the match sees Wagner’s cross elude everyone in the box. Play is halted for a potential handball check.

5′ – Columbus wins the first corner of the game. The delivery targets the back post but goes out for a Union goal kick.

3′ – Rossi of the Crew finds some space inside the box but sends his shot wide.

1′ – We’re off in Columbus! The Union, donning their navy blue kits, look to make an impact.

Starting Lineups

Philadelphia Union

The XI in Columbus ⚡

Watch with #MLSSeasonPass on @AppleTV: https://t.co/2cXqNiJy9f

📝 https://t.co/qfdAXp3V1q#DOOP | #CLBvPHI pic.twitter.com/ow2q1xWtOm

— X – Philadelphia Union (@PhilaUnion) September 30, 2023

Columbus Crew

Tonight’s XI 📋#Crew96 | @EaseLogistics pic.twitter.com/ucM7NdkAhc

— The Crew (@ColumbusCrew) September 30, 2023

Injuries/Absences

  Philadelphia Union

• OUT: Leon Flach (core)
• QUESTIONABLE: Jakob Glesnes (core)
• QUESTIONABLE: Jose Martinez (knee)
• QUESTIONABLE: Julian Carranza (concussion protocol)

How to Watch

Where: Lower.com Field; Columbus, OH
When: 7:39 p.m.; Saturday, September 30, 2023
Streaming: Apple TV – MLS Season Pass
English Announcers: Jake Zivin, Taylor Twellman
Spanish Announcers: Diego Pessolano, Eduardo Biscayart
Radio: 97.5 The Fanatic

Officials