Columbus Crew - Charlotte FC in live - 3 June 2023

Ball goes out of play for a Columbus goal kick.

Charlotte's Benjamin Bender gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Charlotte have been awarded a corner by Alex Chilowicz.

Columbus awarded a throw-in in their own half.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Alex Chilowicz signals a free kick to Columbus in their own half.

In Columbus a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Throw-in for Columbus at Lower.com Field.

Throw-in Columbus.

Benjamin Bender gets his shot on target but fails to score for Charlotte.

Jacen Russell-Rowe is replacing Maximilian Arfsten for Columbus at Lower.com Field.

The home team replace Lucas Zelarrayan with Isaiah Parente.

Cucho Hernandez (Columbus) has received a yellow card from Alex Chilowicz.

Free kick Columbus.

Derrick Jones for Charlotte has been booked by Alex Chilowicz and receives a first yellow card.

Free kick for Charlotte in the half of Columbus.

Christian Lattanzio is making the team's fifth substitution at Lower.com Field with Jaylin Lindsey replacing Nathan Byrne.

The away team have replaced Kerwin Vargas with Brandon Cambridge. This is the fourth substitution made today by Christian Lattanzio.

Columbus make their first substitution with Alexandru Matan replacing Christian Ramirez.

Throw-in for Columbus in their own half.

Ball safe as Columbus is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Columbus awarded a free kick in their own half.

Free kick for Columbus in their own half.

At Lower.com Field, Nathan Byrne has been yellow-carded for the away team.

Charlotte to take a throw-in in Columbus territory.

Alex Chilowicz awards Columbus a goal kick.

Columbus awarded a free kick in their own half.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Columbus.

Alex Chilowicz awards the home team a throw-in.

Christian Lattanzio (Charlotte) is making a third substitution, with McKinze Gaines replacing Justin Meram.

Can Charlotte get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Columbus's half?

Columbus have been awarded a corner by Alex Chilowicz.

Free kick in a good position for Columbus!

Goal kick for Columbus at Lower.com Field.

Charlotte to take a throw-in in Columbus territory.

Throw-in Columbus.

Columbus awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Goal kick for Columbus at Lower.com Field.

Charlotte's Kerwin Vargas misses with an attempt on goal.

Alex Chilowicz signals a free kick to Charlotte in their own half.

Derrick Jones is replacing Jan Sobocinski for the away team.

Throw-in for Charlotte at Lower.com Field.

Goal! Columbus extend their lead to 4-2 through Christian Ramirez. Great play from Maximilian Arfsten to set up the goal.

Goal! Charlotte reduce the deficit to 3-2 through Justin Meram.

Karol Swiderski keeps the away team in the match by reducing the deficit to 3-1. Ashley Westwood instrumental with a fine assist.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Alex Chilowicz signals a free kick to Charlotte.

Free kick for Charlotte in their own half.

At Lower.com Field, Columbus are penalized for being offside.

Corner awarded to Columbus.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Columbus.

Charlotte have a goal kick.

Columbus's Lucas Zelarrayan breaks free at Lower.com Field. But the strike goes wide of the post.

In Columbus a free kick has been awarded the home team.

Free kick for Columbus in their own half.

Columbus awarded a free kick in their own half.

Columbus needs to be cautious. Charlotte have an attacking throw-in.

Alex Chilowicz signals a Charlotte throw-in in Columbus's half.

Benjamin Bender is on a sub for Patrick Agyemang for Charlotte.

The first-half is over at Lower.com Field.

Ball goes out of play for a Charlotte goal kick.

Columbus are coming forward and Aidan Morris gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Columbus's Cucho Hernandez has run offside.

Brandt Bronico for Charlotte is back on the field again.

In Columbus a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Throw-in for Charlotte in the half of Columbus.

The match has been stopped briefly for attention to the injured Brandt Bronico.

Goal! Cucho Hernandez extends Columbus's lead to 3-0. Great play from Lucas Zelarrayan to set up the goal.

Alex Chilowicz awards Charlotte a goal kick.

Columbus's Aidan Morris gets his shot away but it misses the target.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Charlotte's Jan Sobocinski has been booked in Columbus.

Alex Chilowicz signals a free kick to Columbus in their own half.

Columbus advance rapidly upfield but Alex Chilowicz blows for offside.

Sean Zawadzki (Columbus) strikes at Lower.com Field but his header is cleared.

Corner awarded to Columbus.

Columbus awarded a free kick in their own half.

Columbus to take a throw-in in Charlotte territory.

Throw-in for Charlotte at Lower.com Field.

Charlotte have been awarded a corner by Alex Chilowicz.

Karol Swiderski of Charlotte smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

Charlotte's Harrison Afful is on target but unsuccessful.

In Columbus, Columbus push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.

In Columbus Columbus drive forward through Cucho Hernandez. His shot is on target but it's saved.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Columbus.

In Columbus Columbus attack through Christian Ramirez. The finish is off target, however.

Ball safe as Columbus is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Charlotte have been awarded a corner by Alex Chilowicz.

Justin Meram of Charlotte is pulled up for offside.

Alex Chilowicz signals a free kick to Columbus in their own half.

Goal! Columbus extend their lead to 2-0 through Maximilian Arfsten. That's a fine assist from Christian Ramirez.

Kerwin Vargas returns to the field for Charlotte after picking up a slight injury.

Alex Chilowicz signals a free kick to Columbus.

Kerwin Vargas is writhing in pain and play has been suspended for a few moments.

Throw-in Columbus.

Can Charlotte get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Columbus's half?

Free kick for Charlotte in their own half.

Goal kick for Columbus at Lower.com Field.

Patrick Agyemang for Charlotte gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Free kick for Charlotte in the half of Columbus.

Alex Chilowicz awards Charlotte a goal kick.

Columbus are pushing forward but Yaw Yeboah's finish is wide of the goal.

Alex Chilowicz signals a free kick to Charlotte in their own half.

Corner awarded to Columbus.

Alex Chilowicz signals a throw-in for Columbus, close to Charlotte's area.

Ball goes out of play for a Columbus goal kick.

Charlotte have a goal kick.

Cucho Hernandez of Columbus gets in a strike, but is off target.

Columbus push upfield but Alex Chilowicz quickly pulls them for offside.

Alex Chilowicz signals a Charlotte throw-in in Columbus's half.

Free kick Charlotte.

Columbus awarded a free kick in their own half.

Christian Ramirez puts the ball in the net and the home team now lead 1-0. Cucho Hernandez with an assist there.

Free kick for Columbus in their own half.

Columbus awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Throw-in for Charlotte in their own half.

Alex Chilowicz awards the away team a throw-in.

Throw-in for Columbus in the half of Charlotte.

Columbus Crew's home record this season: 5-2-1.

Cucho Hernandez has assisted the most goals for Columbus Crew with 5. Justin Meram is Charlotte FC's biggest assister (4).

Columbus Crew have lost 3 matches in a row.

Columbus Crew scores 1.75 goals when playing at home and Charlotte FC scores 1.25 goals when playing away (on average).

Both teams didn't score on their last match.

Both teams lost their last match.

Both teams haven't won their last match in Major League Soccer.

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Columbus Crew and Charlotte FC is 0.75.

Average number of goals in meetings between Columbus Crew and Charlotte FC is 1.75.

Columbus Crew scores 0.75 goals in a match against Charlotte FC and Charlotte FC scores 1 goals against Columbus Crew (on average).

Columbus Crew have won just 0 of their last 3 Major League Soccer games against Charlotte FC.

Charlotte FC have lost just 0 of their last 3 Major League Soccer games against Columbus Crew.

In the last 4 meetings Columbus Crew won 0, Charlotte FC won 1, 3 draws.

Charlotte FC have lost just 0 of their last 4 games against Columbus Crew (in all competitions).

Charlotte FC's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Columbus Crew's.

In Major League Soccer, Charlotte FC has better performance than Columbus Crew.

When Charlotte FC is down 1-0 away, they win 9% of their matches.

When Columbus Crew is down 0-1 home, they win 50% of their matches.

When Charlotte FC leads 0-1 away, they win in 62% of their matches.

When Columbus Crew leads 1-0 at home, they win in 63% of their matches.

On their last meeting Charlotte FC won by 1 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was Charlotte FC.

Columbus Crew wins 43% of halftimes, Charlotte FC wins 31%.

Columbus Crew wins 1st half in 43% of their matches, Charlotte FC in 31% of their matches.

Lucas Zelarrayan is Columbus Crew's top scorer with 6 goals. Enzo Copetti has scored 4 times for Charlotte FC.

Charlotte FC haven't scored in 2 of their 8 away matches in Major League Soccer this season.

Columbus Crew haven't scored in 0 of their 8 home matches in Major League Soccer this season.

Did you know that Charlotte FC scores 35% of their goals between the minutes 61-75?

Did you know that Columbus Crew scores 31% of their goals between the minutes 31-45?

Last season's matches: 1-1 (Columbus Crew at home) and 2-2 (Charlotte FC at home).