Orlando City and Columbus Crew played to a 1–1 draw on Saturday at Inter&Co Stadium, with both teams creating numerous chances throughout an entertaining match.
Columbus took early control, with Diego Rossi forcing a save in the 8′ and Dylan Chambost testing the goalkeeper again in the 12′. The visitors' pressure paid off in the 32′ when Andrés Herrera finished from the center of the box, assisted by Lassi Lappalainen, giving Columbus a 1-0 lead.
Orlando responded quickly, equalizing just two minutes later in the 34′ as Marco Pašalić slotted home from the center of the box to level the match at 1-1. The hosts continued pressing, with Luis Muriel forcing another save moments after the equalizer.
The second half saw both teams create opportunities, with Ibrahim Aliyu making an immediate impact as a substitute for Columbus. Orlando's David Brekalo had a header in the 47′, while Columbus continued to threaten through Andrés Herrera and the lively Aliyu. Despite late pressure from both sides, including multiple corners and blocked shots in stoppage time, neither team could find a winner.
Goal: A. Herrera vs. ORL, 32'
Goal: M. Pašalić vs. CLB, 34'
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