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04/10/2053, Columbus Crew Stadium, Columbus, USA
Eastern Conference, Major League Soccer

Columbus Vs Legion

Columbus play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: R Mulligan (GK) , C Vielma (CB) , M Darrow (CB) , M Spalding (CB) , M Rebecca (RB) , L Diliberto (LB) , J Seff (CDM) , N Marrs (CAM) , A Mahaffy (RM) , J Onigbinde (LM) , M Caulder (ST) And the subs are: P Abraham (CB) , R Scully (CB) , J Moloney (CM) , E Quinonez (CM) , F Buzzanca (ST)

Legion play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: C Lumsden (GK) , R Matheson (CB) , I Rae (CB) , J Picon (RB) , N Smiley (LB) , I Selkirk (CDM) , S Catanoso (CAM) , B Smith (RM) , L Black (LM) , S Kendrick (ST) , J Seff (ST) And the subs are: B Dunstan (CB) , J Smilie (CB) , S Kinman (CM) , I Valiente (CM) , G Cerrillo (ST)

Welcome to Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, USA where Columbus Crew will face Birmingham Legion FC.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Eastern Conference, Major League Soccer.  The attendance is 34161.

1' - Columbus kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

4' - Nick Marrs plays the ball to Joseph Seff.  Joseph Seff passes to Nick Marrs.  Nick Marrs spots a run from Michael Caulder.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Michael Caulder is able to take the ball.  Michael Caulder tries to place the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a wonderful goal from Michael Caulder for Columbus!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

4' - Legion kick the ball off for the restart.  

10' - Ian Selkirk slides the ball to Neil Smiley.  Neil Smiley passes to Lloyd Black.  Lloyd Black plays the ball to Ian Selkirk.  Ian Selkirk sees a run from Sam Catanoso.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Sam Catanoso is able to take the ball.  Sam Catanoso looks to slide the ball past the keeper...but Robert Mulligan manages to stop the shot!  

17' - Alen Mahaffy looks to unleash a long range shot...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

20' - Corey Lumsden plays a short pass to Ian Selkirk.  Ian Selkirk brings the ball forward, outpacing Michael Caulder.  

25' - Joseph Seff tackles Ian Selkirk and gains possession for his team.  Billy Smith tackles Joseph Seff and gains possession for his team.  Billy Smith tries to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...and Billy Smith scores!  Its a goal for Legion!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

25' - Columbus kick the ball off for the restart.  

36' - Michael Rebecca tackles Rich Matheson and takes possession.  Columbus launch a counter attack.  Michael Rebecca spots a run from Nick Marrs.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Nick Marrs is able to take the ball.  Nick Marrs looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and Nick Marrs scores!  That's a fine goal from the Columbus player!  The keeper had no chance!

37' - Legion kick the ball off for the restart.  

39' - Ian Rae finds Rich Matheson with a short pass.  Rich Matheson plays the ball to Jose Picon.  Joseph Seff successfully tackles Jose Picon and the ball goes loose.  Michael Caulder attempts to use his skills to beat Ian Selkirk and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

40' - Michael Caulder sees Nick Marrs making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Nick Marrs is able to control the ball.  Nick Marrs tries to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Columbus.  Alen Mahaffy gets ready to take the corner.  He whips the ball into the box, but the ball misses everyone.  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Legion kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

49' - Jose Picon slides the ball to Rich Matheson.  Rich Matheson passes the ball to Ian Rae.  Ian Rae plays a long ball to Billy Smith.  Billy Smith tries to hit a long range shot...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

50' - Robert Mulligan spots a run from Alen Mahaffy.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

55' - Mark Darrow spots a run from Michael Caulder.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Michael Caulder is able to control the ball.  Michael Caulder hits a shot, aiming for the top of the net...and Michael Caulder scores!  That's a fine goal from the Columbus player!  The ball went in off the upright!

56' - Legion kick the ball off for the restart.  

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Mark Spalding will come off.  Phylip Abraham is brought on from the bench.  

58' - Sam Catanoso spots a run from Sammy Kendrick.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

61' - Joseph Seff sees a run from Alen Mahaffy.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Alen Mahaffy is able to take the ball.  Alen Mahaffy tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Ian Selkirk gets to the ball first and clears.

63' - Michael Rebecca plays a long pass to Joseph Seff.  Joseph Seff sees a run from Nick Marrs.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Nick Marrs has strayed offside!  

64' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Rich Matheson will come off.  Bob Dunstan joins the game from the bench.  

67' - Clinton Vielma chips a long ball to Alen Mahaffy.  Jose Picon tackles Alen Mahaffy and the ball goes loose.  Jay-Jay Onigbinde tackles Lloyd Black and gains possession for his team.  Jay-Jay Onigbinde uses his pace to beat Jose Picon.  

67' - Jay-Jay Onigbinde spots a run from Michael Caulder.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

73' - Billy Smith tackles Mark Darrow and the ball goes loose.  Legion launch a counter attack.  Ian Selkirk finds Sam Catanoso with a short pass.  Sam Catanoso sees a run from Sammy Kendrick.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Sammy Kendrick is able to control the ball.  Sammy Kendrick tries to cutback, but Joseph Seff gets back and intercepts the ball!  

74' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Ian Rae is going to be taken off.  Jack Smilie joins the game from the bench.  

76' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Josh Seff will come off.  Gus Cerrillo is brought on from the bench.  

81' - Nick Marrs dispossesses Neil Smiley and takes possession.  Nick Marrs passes to Joseph Seff.  Joseph Seff tries to hit a long range shot past the keeper...and Joseph Seff scores!  That's a nice goal from the Columbus player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

81' - Legion kick the ball off for the restart.  



The match has ended Columbus Crew 4 - 1 Birmingham Legion FC.