Mar 12th features a match where Toronto plays host to Columbus Crew in a Major League Soccer match. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cold day, with daytime temperatures of only 0 degrees, making for an unpleasant day. Toronto is fresh off their 1-1 draw against Atlanta United. Federico Bernardeschi struck first for Toronto in the 52nd minute, then Matheus Rossetto got the equalizer for Atlanta United in the 60th minute on a feed from Thiago Ezequiel Almada earning Atlanta United a comeback draw. Toronto looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 9 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 8th placed Columbus Crew, recorded a 2-0 shutout win against DC United. Lucas Zelarayán scored the first goal for Columbus Crew in the 10th minute, then Lucas Zelarayán added another in the 44th minute In the end, DC United was frustrated by Columbus Crew’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Columbus Crew ended the match with the shutout victory. Columbus Crew is looking for direction having earned 11 points in their last 10 matches.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season. Last season Columbus Crew won the head to head battle with 2 wins.
Lucas Zelarayán has been the most prolific scorer on Columbus Crew in the last 5 matches with two goals. Toronto’s most prolific scorer has been Federico Bernardeschi. He has netted 3 goals over the last five matches.