Columbus v CF Montréal
MLS
11-10-9, 43 PTS
2
11-10-9, 43 PTS
FT
6-6-18, 24 PTS
0
6-6-18, 24 PTS
Ethan Finlay - 2'
Federico Higuaín - 58' Pen
Ethan Finley scores as Columbus Crew beat Montreal Impact
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ethan Finlay opened the scoring in the second minute and Federico Higuain added a second-half goal to give the Columbus Crew a 2-0 over the Montreal Impact on Saturday night.
From a narrow angle, Finlay blasted a rising shot into the top of the net past goalkeeper Evan Bush. Will Trapp set up Finlay's run up the right side with a pass that perfectly split a pair of defenders.
The Crew (11-9-10) moved into fourth place in the Eastern Conference with 43 points in 30 games. Montreal is 6-18-6.
Higuain added his 11th goal of the season in the 58th minute, converting a penalty kick into the bottom left corner.
Head-To-Head
Game Information
Columbus, Ohio, USA
MLS Standings
| Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville SC | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | +20 | 33 |
| Inter Miami CF | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | +11 | 31 |
| Chicago Fire FC | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | +11 | 26 |
| New England Revolution | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | +4 | 25 |
| Red Bull New York | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | -7 | 22 |
| Charlotte FC | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | +1 | 21 |
| FC Cincinnati | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | -1 | 20 |
| New York City FC | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | +4 | 19 |
| D.C. United | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | -4 | 18 |
| Columbus Crew | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | -2 | 16 |
| CF Montréal | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | -9 | 14 |
| Orlando City SC | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | -21 | 14 |
| Toronto FC | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | -7 | 14 |
| Atlanta United FC | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | -9 | 11 |
| Philadelphia Union | 15 | 1 | 4 | 10 | -12 | 7 |
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