Overview
- Dejan Joveljić scored twice in the 48th and 72nd minutes to turn Columbus’ halftime lead into a 2-1 Sporting Kansas City advantage.
- Wessam Abou Ali tallied for a second straight match, capitalizing on a first-half turnover by goalkeeper John Pulskamp in the 33rd minute.
- Diego Rossi leveled in the 82nd minute, earning Columbus a road point after its late defeat at Portland in the opener.
- Sporting Kansas City’s first goal came on a counterattack, underscoring transition defending as a recurring issue for Columbus.
- Both clubs sit at 0-1-1 under Henrik Rydström and Raphael Wicky, with Columbus hosting Chicago and SKC hosting San Diego FC next weekend.