00:02A place that used to be a fortress, they've only won three of their 13 games at home this season.
00:09Daniel Pinter's going to be the legs, while the brains and creativity are going to come from two of the
00:14best ever have played in Suarez and Messi up front.
00:18This contrast of pink and gold, one that we've become so familiar with the past few seasons.
00:24Such a marquee matchup in Major League Soccer in the Eastern Conference the past few years.
00:32Here's Bailly, now Farsi cutting inside. Farsi spraying it, Zorori.
00:40Really good start from Columbus, oh! Post from Zorori, so close to a spectacular opener.
00:47Defend him inside your 18, Moro just allows him to pick up his head.
00:52It was checked by Lucas Spala, that check was cleared relatively quickly.
00:57Oh, great turn.
00:58Mendes, towards Martinez, too far, right into Rios Novo.
01:05He's been really good since coming to Columbus.
01:08Six goals, four assists, 14 games all competitions.
01:14Missed a long time with an ankle injury.
01:17Again, Mendes into a dangerous spot. Rios Novo dropped it and gets back on it.
01:21It was not a foul given in that moment.
01:24A nervy moment from Miami's goalkeeper.
01:28Well, in MLS countdown tonight, I used a phrase that Rios Novo just needs to look in the mirror and
01:33remind himself of it.
01:36Play has been stopped and Victor Rivas is going to the monitor.
01:40Well, this is that moment when Rios Novo dropped the ball.
01:44We showed you the replay.
01:45No, it was the on my play.
01:45And he pulls him down.
01:52Is this a penalty for you?
01:55Based on where the laws of the game are and with VAR, the answer is yes.
02:01But anyone that's ever listened to me commentate a game, I've always said, if it takes longer than 45 seconds
02:07to a minute, it's not clear and obvious.
02:09Here's the decision from Victor Rivas.
02:13After review, Miami number 42 has committed a holding offense.
02:17The final decision is penalty kick.
02:19Be interesting.
02:20Does it change?
02:21Joseph Martinez loves the stutter and stop when he was with Atlanta United.
02:25Does he do it here?
02:26Joseph Martinez against Rocco Rios Novo, his former teammate in Atlanta.
02:32Martinez scores!
02:37The former Inter-Miami striker fires Columbus ahead.
02:431-0.
02:44That's why VAR steps in.
02:47Stutter, stop, and Rios Novo, Joseph Martinez's former teammate, gets a little bit of a touch, but not enough.
02:58The MLS Cup MVP from 2018.
03:03Now a set piece for Leo Messi.
03:06A narrow angle.
03:10Messi sends it to the back.
03:12Oh my goodness!
03:18That is perfection from the greatest of all time.
03:24Leo Messi brings Miami back level.
03:32Oh my goodness.
03:34Why even talk over this?
03:37As good as it gets.
03:39Is it naive goalkeeping from Patrick Schulte?
03:42A little bit.
03:43You're worried about the near post.
03:46But how many times is this 39-year-old going to surprise people?
03:54Rodriguez also over the ball for Columbus.
03:56It is Mendes.
03:57He is going for goal again.
03:58And Rios Novo is able to get down and collect.
04:09And now underway on Sunday night soccer.
04:12A thrilling first half.
04:14Columbus dominating statistically.
04:18Sticking with the 11 that he began the game with thus far.
04:21Given away by Suarez.
04:22Farsi takes it away.
04:23Mendes trying it.
04:24Oh, Rios Novo.
04:26A little bobbled.
04:27But he collects in the end.
04:34DePaul looking for Messi.
04:37Messi turning!
04:38Just wide.
04:39What a chance for Leo Messi.
04:41They weren't here.
04:42So, that's part of the summer transfer window and how you change things.
04:46But my word.
04:47A really difficult start to the season under new head coach Henrik Rudstrom.
04:52Columbus parted ways with Rudstrom in May before the World Cup break.
04:57Laurent Courtois has taken over as an interim head coach.
05:00They had a great run in the Leagues Cup.
05:01Made it to the quarterfinals.
05:03They're in the U.S. Open Cup final.
05:05Oh, he's got it.
05:05Oh, what a goal!
05:06Oh, no!
05:07Oh, it came out!
05:09Net cam replay is brought to you by AT&T.
05:13Oh, no, it didn't.
05:14Not all of it.
05:23Messi cutting inside.
05:25Still Leo Messi to DePaul.
05:28DePaul on his right.
05:29DePaul right at Schulte.
05:31Easy save.
05:33Falcone was injured.
05:35Lujan, they just had too many injuries.
05:37And so they had to navigate the center back position.
05:40And they had more players that could play center midfield.
05:42That was great from Ashala.
05:44This is Leo Messi!
05:45Oh!
05:46Pushed over by Patrick Schulte.
05:52Wonderful work from David Ashala to get it wide quickly.
05:56Get him running at defenders.
05:58Find him some space.
06:00Three Columbus crew defenders around him.
06:03And still forcing Patrick Schulte to make a save.
06:11Messi now into the near post.
06:14Casemiro flicks it over.
06:15He's been an incredible weapon on corners.
06:18He has scored four.
06:19Bailly steps forward for Columbus.
06:22Reguilon wins it back.
06:23DePaul to Ashala, who is in.
06:26David Ashala!
06:27Oh, what a finish!
06:29The flag is raised!
06:31The call on the field is offside.
06:40Zawadzki looks like he's in front of Ashala.
06:44I'm not completely convinced.
06:46I'm just going to be careful here.
06:47He can play a short ball to Farsi.
06:49It's Rodriguez instead.
06:51An outswinger.
06:52Casemiro deals with it.
06:53Only as far as Mendes.
06:56Mendes now is going for a goal.
06:58And Rios Novo is able to make the save.
07:09Zaruri.
07:10Mendes.
07:11Back to Zaruri.
07:13Oh my goodness!
07:14He's hit the post!
07:16You've got to be kidding me.
07:17Third time tonight!
07:18He's hit woodwork!
07:21The third time's a charm.
07:23Unfortunately, that charm is like a black hat coming onto the field.
07:28Rodriguez back to Mendes.
07:30Clipped to the back post.
07:31Knocked across.
07:33Miguel there for Miami to deal with it.
07:34Felipe to midfield.
07:36Suarez misread it.
07:38Herrera wins it.
07:39Herrera trying from distance!
07:41It's fly!
07:47Messi trying to get around Amundsen.
07:50Messi called for a foul.
07:57Morales, a yellow card.
08:01You have to get an opportunity out of that.
08:04Miami.
08:07So unlike them.
08:11Well, second yellow to Morales.
08:13And he just came in.
08:15A night to forget for Santiago Morales.
08:19Two quick yellow cards.
08:22His first appearance in six months.
08:26Yellow cards just two minutes apart.
08:31Delaying the restart.
08:32The second one.
08:33You have to know, though.
08:35You have to know.
08:37In my opinion, you have to know in that moment.
08:39You already own a yellow.
08:46Mendes, Rios Novo.
08:49Strong punch.
08:51Zaruri on it.
08:52Then poke forward.
08:54Messi into Suarez.
08:57Messi over to DePaul.
08:59He's pulled down by Zawadzki.
09:01Oh, my goodness.
09:02No call.
09:03Play on.
09:07Rodriguez.
09:10Mendes.
09:13Rodriguez.
09:14And Mendes.
09:15Bryce Mendes.
09:16Oh, it's spelled.
09:17It's in.
09:30It looks like Rodrigo DePaul doesn't get pushed as aggressive as he made it look.
09:38And what's been a difficult year for Rios Novo.
09:44Mistakes against Chicago.
09:46Nashville.
09:47And now Columbus.
09:49In extra time.
09:56Casemiro getting set.
09:58Everybody find number 10 in pink.
10:01Long throw in.
10:02Knocked down.
10:04Mendes to midfield.
10:05No, it is over.
10:08What a win from the Columbus crew.
10:11They left it late.
