MLS Playoffs

New EnglandNE

FINAL

Aggregate: 7 - 3

ColumbusCLB

Match Timeline

Fútbol MLS@futbolMLS
. @NERevolution mete miedo y aplasta por 7-3 en el marcador global al Crew: http://t.co/jEvTWvFwpx #NEvCLB http://t.co/aLVBcxNy7S
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Match ends, New England Revolution 3, Columbus Crew 1.
Major League Soccer@MLS
FT: @NERevolution advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. #MLSPlayoffs #NEvCLB http://t.co/A1JBiXcgfA http://t.co/B0zA77EtEj
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The REView@RevsViews
WERE IN THE EASTERN CONFERENCE FINAL BABY!!!!! #NERevs
Massive Report@MassiveReport
3-1 is your final from New England. #Crew96 out of playoffs after 7-3 aggregate series loss.
90'+4'
Second Half ends, New England Revolution 3, Columbus Crew 1.
Adam Jardy@AdamJardy
Tony Tchani drops to a knee with his head down as the final whistle is blown. #Crew96 players slinking back to their locker room.
Andrew King@AndrewKingMLS
@Craig_Forde Yup. NE one year ahead in the process and got a game-changer in Jones.
90'+3'
Offside, New England Revolution. Kelyn Rowe tries a through ball, but Teal Bunbury is caught offside.
90'+2'
Attempt missed. Andy Dorman (New England Revolution) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.
90'+2'
Attempt saved. Charlie Davies (New England Revolution) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Daigo Kobayashi.
90'+1'
Corner, New England Revolution. Conceded by Josh Williams.
Columbus Crew@ColumbusCrew
90': There will be three minutes of second-half stoppage time. #Crew96
Jake Catanese@JCatanese43
If Villareal has any decency, he ends this game at 90:00... #NERevs #NEvCLB #MLSPlayoffs
90'
Foul by Darrius Barnes (New England Revolution).
90'
Adam Bedell (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Drew Zuhosky@DrewZuhosky
#NERevs aren't just content with eliminating #Crew96, but also burying them alive. #MLSplayoffs
88'
Kelyn Rowe (New England Revolution) wins a free kick on the right wing.
88'
Foul by Waylon Francis (Columbus Crew).
88'
Corner, New England Revolution. Conceded by Josh Williams.
MassiveCity@MassiveCityFFC
What the hell! Jermaine Jones subbed off?! How is this match supposed to continue without a referee?! GARBER! THIZ IZ MADNEZZ! #MLS #NEvCLB
Columbus Crew@ColumbusCrew
85': Justin Meram is shown a second yellow card and is sent off. #Crew96
NESoccerToday.com@NESoccerToday
85'- Meram clips Alston from behind and gets a yellow. His second and now the Crew are down to 9 men. #NEvCLB
85'
Foul by Justin Meram (Columbus Crew).
85'
Kevin Alston (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
85'
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Justin Meram (Columbus Crew SC) is shown the red card.
Fútbol MLS@futbolMLS
Con ese gol de Teal Bunbury, ya se hace oficial. @NERevolution da miedo: http://t.co/G8tCQp6zcT #NEvCLB http://t.co/Z9bqDk7zI0
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Twiggster@TwiggsterMOT
7-3 to the revs ...with 10 mins to go. A walk in the park! #NERevs
ExtraTime Radio@ExtraTimeRadio
Teal has plenty to dance about right now #NERevs #MLSPlayoffs
Massive Report@MassiveReport
82' Jones subbed off by #NERevs.
NE Revolution@NERevolution
82' #NERevs 3 (7) #Crew96 1 (3) Final @SearsAuto substitution for the Revs as @Jermainejunior is replaced by @D_Barnes25. Eight mins left.
82'
D
Darrius Barnes
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Jermaine Jones
81'
Hand ball by Scott Caldwell (New England Revolution).
Aaron Cranford@akcranford
#NERevs playoff goals: 7 Second highest @MLS team (@NewYorkRedBulls ): 5 The next match looks exciting. #NEvCLB
Ethan Wilber@thethanw
#nerevs
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Brandon F@BFSPORTSFAN1
GOAL!!!!! @TealBunB makes it 4-1 @NERevolution with about 11 mins left! #STAND #NERevs
NE Revolution@NERevolution
And in the aftermath, @Oneswitz comes off, replaced on the @SearsAuto substitution by Andy Dorman. Goncalves was on YC watch. #NERevs
Major League Soccer@MLS
Teal Bunbury. The through ball... finished with authority. #NEvCLB #MLSPlayoffs http://t.co/cCM0RHU3dN
Matt LaPan@Matt_LaPan
Goncalves goes off for Dorman and Jermaine Jones moves to middle back for the first time as a member of the #NERevs
NE Revolution@NERevolution
Fantastic ball from Daigo - just onto the field - and @TealBunB blasts it high to the near post. #NERevs lead 7-3 on aggregate!
Daniel Pacini@DanInRealLife18
Top shelf Bunbury!!! Bring on the Red Bull!!! Go #NERevs
Goal USA@GoalUSA
GOAL! Bunbury slips behind the back line and fires past Clark. Revolution up 3-1 (7-3 on aggregate). #NEvCLB
79'
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Andy Dorman
D
José Gonçalves
Andy Edwards@AndyEdMLS
Teal Bunbury just kissed the #NERevs crest after scoring a goal. #NEvCLB
MassiveCity@MassiveCityFFC
"Most ridiculous Crew red card since Jair Marrufo tossed Gino Padula in exchange for a Blanco jersey." - (name withheld) #NEvCLB #MLS
NE Revolution@NERevolution
The @GilletteStadium crowd salutes #MVLee on another job well done. https://t.co/x9BtTY8kkK
77'
3 - 1
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#10
GOAL: Teal Bunbury
Goals this Season: 5
Columbus Crew@ColumbusCrew
75': Substitution for the #NERevs as Daigo Kobayashi replaces Lee Nguyen. #Crew96
76'
Scott Caldwell (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
76'
Foul by Adam Bedell (Columbus Crew).
NE Soccer Journal@NESoccerJournal
#NERevs playoff attendance record does not include 2002 MLS Cup game, which technically was a neutral-site game.
75'
Offside, Columbus Crew. Ben Speas tries a through ball, but Josh Williams is caught offside.
Seth@SethMan31
Three subs for #Crew96. None so far the #NERevs. A bit surprising
NESoccerToday.com@NESoccerToday
Last sub for the Crew: Arrieta off for Ben Speas #NEvCLB
Teshawn Edmonds@TeshawnEdmonds
Attendance at @GilletteStadium: 20,184 (perr @SoccerByIves & @InsideMLS) #NEvCLB
gillettestadium@gillettestadium
#STAND #nerevs
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75'
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Daigo Kobayashi
M
Lee Nguyen
74'
Foul by Teal Bunbury (New England Revolution).
74'
Héctor Jiménez (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
74'
M
Ben Speas
F
Jairo Arrieta
73'
Offside, New England Revolution. Kelyn Rowe tries a through ball, but Lee Nguyen is caught offside.
73'
Hand ball by Wil Trapp (Columbus Crew).
72'
Attempt missed. Waylon Francis (Columbus Crew) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Wil Trapp.
Megan Myers@purplecrayon64
I kind of want Columbus to get it together because it would be a come back that NO ONE would EVER stop talking about. #NEvCLB
72'
Attempt missed. Kelyn Rowe (New England Revolution) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right following a corner.
Clifford Beshers@cliffordbeshers
Look for a huge Columbus comeback. Down by four and down a man, the most dangerous score in soccer. #NEvCLB
71'
Stoppage over. They are ready to continue.
Major League Soccer@MLS
#Crew96 get one back. Tony Tchani with the great header off the free kick. #NEvCLB #MLSPlayoffs http://t.co/NAmJxo0jjk
70'
Corner, New England Revolution. Conceded by Josh Williams.
Deadlock Victim ✡@DeadlockVictim
Nice meaningless goal, #Crew96. #NERevs
70'
Stoppage in match Michael Parkhurst (Columbus Crew) because of an injury.
Andrew King@AndrewKingMLS
And Tony Tchani scores his first goal of the season after one of his most difficult performances. Good on him to keep fighting.
Jacque Lepard@jacroxlep
AND THAT'S 1! Get it boyssss #Crew96
Seth@SethMan31
Unfair for Bobby not to get a shutout tonight #NERevs
NE Revolution@NERevolution
GOAL - Columbus pulls one back in the 69th min. Tchani with a header. #NERevs now lead 2-1 on the night, 6-3 on aggregate.
69'
2 - 1
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#12
GOAL: Tony Tchani
Goals this Season: 1
68'
Foul by Jermaine Jones (New England Revolution).
68'
Justin Meram (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
James Perry@James_M_Perry
Little know fact, Ethan Finley doubles as a bus driver so he had to start the bus, hence the Red Card #Nerevs #Stand #Nerevsgame
kelsey ahmed@kelseyahmed
So much security #NERevs http://t.co/CLg4R3Ta8t
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Columbus Crew@ColumbusCrew
66': CAUTION: Justin Meram is issued a yellow card after a foul on Kevin Alston.
Andrew King@AndrewKingMLS
Can't imagine Ethan Finlay will miss next year's season opener. That's an easy appeal.
66'
Kevin Alston (New England Revolution) wins a free kick on the right wing.
66'
Foul by Justin Meram (Columbus Crew).
66'
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Justin Meram (Columbus Crew SC) is shown the yellow card.
Matt LaPan@Matt_LaPan
Head injury or not, Shuttleworth comes up with a really good save on that shot #NERevs
Jason St. Jacques@4jay_jacques
Would not call that a just ejection, but it's been a good fight by Columbus. Time for our #NERevs to tackle the bigger challenge #Finals2014
Todd Fichtenberg@Toddrick33
We were literally 10 feet from action. IF there was contact it was incidental, BIG IF. NO REPLAY at Gillette is pretty damning, #Crew96
65'
Attempt saved. Justin Meram (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Adam Bedell.
Andrew King@AndrewKingMLS
@mattgoshert there was definitely contact. But it was accidental.
Rundy@21rundy
Game is all but over but Ref really blew it with that Red card, shame. #NEvCLB
MLS Atheist@MLSAtheist
Good thing this series is over because if that red card actually had an impact on the result, things would not be pretty. #NEvCLB
Fútbol MLS@futbolMLS
José Gonçalves le robó la esperanza, le apagó la luz y le clavó un puñal a Columbus: http://t.co/y9wvFyuPy9 #NEvCLB http://t.co/QfIxS0NxF5
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Daniel Karell@DanielKarell
Wow! Goes from bad to worse for #Crew96 as Ethan Finlay is shown a straight red card for a collision with Shuttleworth. Very harsh.
Patrick Murphy@_Pat_Murphy_
That card like doesn't come out if #NERevs don't assault Finlay like that.
Matt LaPan@Matt_LaPan
The fact that Shuttleworth is still in the game is terrible to me. He was out on the field. Should not stay on the field IMO #NERevs
Andrew Sherman@asherman87
Villarreal is not a good referee. Looks like he went from no call to a red card based purely on reactions and not what he saw. #NEvCLB
NE Soccer Journal@NESoccerJournal
61’: Straight red card on #Crew96 Ethan Finlay for his knock to Shuttleworth’s head.
Jake Catanese@JCatanese43
I'm not sure that's a red...it's late but hardly dangerous. Refs have been two hours late in controlling this series. #NERevs #NEvCLB
Little MLS Blog@LittleMLSBlog
A nonsensical red card puts the final nail in Columbus’ coffin. The Crew is dead, long live Crew SC. #NEvCLB
61'
Stoppage over. They are ready to continue.
61'
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#13
Ethan Finlay (Columbus Crew SC) is shown the red card.
60'
Stoppage in match Bobby Shuttleworth (New England Revolution) because of an injury.
NESoccerToday.com@NESoccerToday
58' - #Crew96 sub: Josh Williams for Eric Gehrig. #NEvCLB
60'
Foul by Ethan Finlay (Columbus Crew).
60'
Bobby Shuttleworth (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Adam Jardy@AdamJardy
Ethan Finlay gets in alone on Shuttleworth and crosses. It falls harmlessly between two teammates. That kind of performance. #crew96
Mike Jackson@natrevrover
That could well be my second favourite #NERevs goal ever after Parkhurst! What a run by @Oneswitz
NE Revolution@NERevolution
In the meantime, @b_shuttle has made two more huge saves. #NERevs
59'
Attempt missed. Josh Williams (Columbus Crew) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Adam Bedell.
58'
Attempt saved. Ethan Finlay (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the centre of the goal.
KICKTV@KICKTV
Yeah, I think it's safe to say it's over. #NERevs #Crew96 #MLSPlayoffs
MLS GB@MLSGB_
Meanwhile, Bobby Shuttleworth is continuing to save everything that comes near him. New England 6-2 Columbus on aggregate. #NEvCLB
NE Revolution@NERevolution
Now 2-0 on the night and 6-2 on aggregate to the #NERevs. Crew needs four just to push this to extra time. #STAND
Carl Setterlund@CarlSetterlund
Jose Goncalves ventures forward, somehow scores. Yeesh. Don't hurt em, #NERevs. It's now 6-2 on aggregate an hour into 2nd leg #NEvCLB.
57'
Lee Nguyen (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
57'
Foul by Justin Meram (Columbus Crew).
Major League Soccer@MLS
José Gonçalves makes it two for @NERevolution on the night. #NERevs now up 6-2 on aggregate. #NEvCLB #MLSPlayoffs http://t.co/6o3UDsafl8
57'
Attempt saved. Adam Bedell (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Héctor Jiménez.
56'
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#3
Josh Williams
D
Eric Gehrig
55'
2 - 0
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GOAL: José Gonçalves
Goals this Season: 2
53'
Corner, Columbus Crew. Conceded by José Gonçalves.
Little MLS Blog@LittleMLSBlog
As I always like to say, the best defense in MLS is a good offense. #NEvCLB
Major League Soccer@MLS
Mr. Steve Clark keeping the @ColumbusCrew in this one. #NEvCLB #MLSPlayoffs
51'
Corner, Columbus Crew. Conceded by Kevin Alston.
Inside MLS@InsideMLS
50' NE 1-0 (NE 5-2): Clark down well at the near post to deny Rowe snapshot. #NEvCLB #MLS
51'
Attempt saved. Kelyn Rowe (New England Revolution) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Scott Caldwell.
50'
Hand ball by Kelyn Rowe (New England Revolution).
49'
Attempt saved. Lee Nguyen (New England Revolution) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Charlie Davies.
Total MLS@TotalMLS
Bunbury just missed the entire goal from 9 yards out then headed a shot from the six out for a throw in.
Brooke Tunstall@YesThatBrooke
Pretty much sums up Teal Bumbury right there - looks good and promising but not all there. #NEvCLB #MLSPlayoffs
NE Revolution@NERevolution
47' #NERevs 1 (5) #Crew96 0 (2) Two BIG chances for the Revs out of the gate. @LeeNguyen24's shot saved before @TealBunB fires wide.
48'
Attempt missed. Teal Bunbury (New England Revolution) header from the right side of the six yard box misses to the left. Assisted by Kevin Alston with a cross.
48'
Attempt missed. Teal Bunbury (New England Revolution) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left.
47'
Attempt saved. Lee Nguyen (New England Revolution) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
NE Revolution@NERevolution
One halftime substition for the Crew with forward Adam Bedell replacing defender Tyson Wahl. #NERevs
Major League Soccer@MLS
.@LeeNguyen24 is a goal-scoring machine. Watch --> http://t.co/8F6tgajILD #NEvCLB #MLSPlayoffs http://t.co/vmZV1i7aVO
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Inside MLS@InsideMLS
46' NE 1-0 (CLB 5-2): The second half has started. Crew must summon the strength of Chris Roner to stage revival here. #NEvCLB #MLS
SAVE: Steve Clark makes a great save on Lee Nguyen's strike
Second Half begins New England Revolution 1, Columbus Crew 0.
HT
F
Adam Bedell
D
Tyson Wahl
Steve Sirk@stevesirk
Realistically, it's proven the #Crew96 can score three away goals in four minutes and 22 seconds. They'll need one more in the other 40:38.
Matt LaPan@Matt_LaPan
Replay of the Shuttleworth savve on the Arrieta header just showed on the jumbo, still an unreal save. Great position by Bobby #NERevs
Nick Chávez@NickChavezMLS
Since NERevs v. RBNY seem a shoe-in now, I think #NERevs advance to final w/ the form they're in, though #RBNY have been strong. That said..
NESoccerToday.com@NESoccerToday
Lee Nguyen now has 20 goals on the season. (18 #MLS regular season + 2 playoffs) #NERevs #NEvCLB
Rosco@McIntoshRosco
@KICKTV Just goes to show. #Crew96 be on top this half but failed to take chances,you give this guy a chance and he'll take it! #NEvCLB #MLS
Dracula@Ref_Dracula
Hey Klinsy! Call this dude up---------------->>>> @LeeNguyen24. What's that oh... See y'all, he listens to us. #NERevs #USMNT
Paul Garlock@xthetracks
@thesoccerdon good call at bringing @Jermainejunior to #MLS.. really making league look good by being on the ground 80% of the time #NEvCLB
Robert Guerin@PresidentGuerin
That's #Crew96 done. Good season cut short. #NERevs v #NYRB should be fireworks. Winner still unfancied vs West winner. #MLSPlayoffs
DC Revs Fan@DCRevsFan
45 minutes to go. No stupid cards in 2nd half please. #NERevs #NEvCLB
NE Soccer Journal@NESoccerJournal
That’s Lee Nguyen’s second career playoff goal, and his 19th total goal this season. #NERevs
Fútbol MLS@futbolMLS
Con el gol de Lee Nguyen, @ColumbusCrew necesita anotar cuatro y no recibir más: http://t.co/vKvNmceQPw #NEvCLB http://t.co/4ldlx9aNK3
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Bill Midd@bill_midd
No Higuain = No Party. Still a good #MLS season for #Crew96. Better luck in 2015 #NEvCLB
Conor Frederick@C_Frederick1016
Jaws just sank the Crew. #NERevs #STAND http://t.co/MgvBCz0bAX
KICKTV@KICKTV
That is the dagger. #NERevs #MVLee #MLSPlayoffs http://t.co/p2u7j0vMPE
NE Soccer Journal@NESoccerJournal
HT: #NERevs 1-0 #Crew96. Revs lead, 5-2, on aggregate. Nguyen’s goal and Shuttleworth’s big saves increase Revs' stranglehold on series.
Deep in the Fort@DeepInTheFort
I came into this series thinking Clark was the better keeper. Boy was I wrong. #NERevs
NESoccerToday.com@NESoccerToday
#Crew96 had their chances in the first half, but Lee Nguyen's goal and Shuttleworth's saves have #NERevs up 1-0 (5-2 on aggregate) at HT.
45'+2'
First Half ends, New England Revolution 1, Columbus Crew 0.
45'+2'
Attempt missed. Michael Parkhurst (Columbus Crew) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Héctor Jiménez with a cross following a corner.
Major League Soccer@MLS
Oh, snap, Shuttleworth. #NEvCLB #MLSPlayoffs
Columbus Crew@ColumbusCrew
HALFTIME - #NERevs lead 1-0 in this match and 5-2 on aggregate. #Crew96 needs four in the second half to advance.
45'+1'
Corner, Columbus Crew. Conceded by Bobby Shuttleworth.
45'+1'
Attempt saved. Jairo Arrieta (Columbus Crew) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Justin Meram with a cross.
45'
Corner, New England Revolution. Conceded by Steve Clark.
45'
Attempt saved. Charlie Davies (New England Revolution) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Kelyn Rowe.
Brooke Tunstall@YesThatBrooke
#MVLee sloppy defense by tje Crew but nice hustle by Teal Banbury and Charlie Davies to create the chance for Nguyen. #NEvCLB
Nicholas Murray@NJEMurray
Nguynner, Nguynner, Eastern Conference Final Dinner. #NEvCLB #MLSPlayoffs #MVLee
NESoccerToday.com@NESoccerToday
Bunbury chips the ball over a wall of Crew defenders and Lee was unmarked cutting into the box. Crew now need 4 goals #NEvCLB
Seth@SethMan31
Great goal by Nguyen but also recognize the contributions of Bunbury. Had only recently moved to that side of the field #NERevs
Columbus Crew@ColumbusCrew
43': Bunbury's cross to the center of the area was tapped in by Nguyen after Clark palmed the ball away from Teal earlier in the sequence.
Craig Forde@Craig_Forde
Nguyen's second of the playoffs, 20th total on the year, and #NERevs now take a 5-2 lead in the aggregate. Will take a #Crew96 miracle here
Matt LaPan@Matt_LaPan
The Res speed upfront has been the difference in this series. Bunbury and Davies making things happen, Bunbury made that Nguyen goal #NERevs
NE Revolution@NERevolution
GOALLL!!! #MVLee extends the #NERevs aggregate lead!! http://t.co/ejrLPEE95K
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Adam Jardy@AdamJardy
The Revs pinged the ball all around the #crew96 area before Lee Nguyen netted his 19th goal.
Seth@SethMan31
Ball into the stands as Nguyen grabs another clutch goal #nerevs
Inside MLS@InsideMLS
GOAL: New England 1 (Nguyen, 43') - Columbus 0 #NEvCLB #MLS
NESoccerToday.com@NESoccerToday
42'- GOAL Lee Nguyen #NEvCLB
43'
1 - 0
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GOAL: Lee Nguyen
Goals this Season: 20
40'
Attempt blocked. Justin Meram (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from long range on the left is blocked. Assisted by Waylon Francis.
Patrick Murphy@_Pat_Murphy_
This is the point of the match I was worried about. #Crew96 have started pushing forward and now #NERevs can hit on the counter.
NESoccerToday.com@NESoccerToday
36'- Steve Clark didn't realize how close Lee Nguyen was and almost turned the ball over in his 6-yard box. Top-tapped it to safety #NEvCLB
Renny Swan@RKSwan
#NERevs risking too much for me to feel comfortable. Not nervous mostly because we look much more dangerous in attack. Gotta punish them.
Major League Soccer@MLS
So big Mr. Shuttleworth. #NEvCLB #MLSPlayoffs
35'
Attempt missed. Justin Meram (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Waylon Francis with a cross.
Ben Jata@Ben_Jata
If Arrieta places that it's a goal. No need to go for power there. #NEvCLB #MLSPlayoffs
35'
Foul by Teal Bunbury (New England Revolution).
35'
Eric Gehrig (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Seth@SethMan31
Last year it was Reis with the big saves. This year Shuttleworth steps up #NERevs
Matthew Doyle@MLSAnalyst
If Arrieta's not gonna bury that, then @ColumbusCrew aren't even going to make this interesting. That was a gift. #NEvCLB
Inside MLS@InsideMLS
34' 0-0 (NE 4-2): SAVE: Shuttleworth down well to block from Arrieta. Best chance of the evening so far. #NEvCLB #MLS
Cathal Conlon@CathalConlon
KEEPAH! Big save @b_shuttle #NERevs #STAND
Columbus Crew@ColumbusCrew
34': CHANCE - Gehrig with a cross that falls to Arrieta's right foot, but Shuttleworth stones Jairo on the doorstep. #Crew96
Michelle@Michelle0511
These refs are wearing yellow under their green shirts #theysuck #callafouldipshit #NERevs
34'
Attempt saved. Jairo Arrieta (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Eric Gehrig with a cross.
Ryan Schwepfinger@Crew_Insider
The #NERevs are really packing the house when #Crew96 gets close to goal. Everyone collapsing inward.
Columbus Crew@ColumbusCrew
32': Meram's seeing-eye pass almost reaches Arrieta on the break but Shuttleworth steps-up and scoops-up the pass.
Andrew King@AndrewKingMLS
Tchani has had a rough day so far. He's been indecisive too often in the first half hour of this one. #Crew96
Inside MLS@InsideMLS
31' 0-0 (NE 4-2): Revs compact and organized inside their defensive third. Lots of numbers in the right areas. Crew stymied. #NEvCLB #MLS
Matthew Doyle@MLSAnalyst
Tchani was one of my favorite players to watch this year. But he's been a hot mess for the last 120 minutes. #NEvCLB
31'
Lee Nguyen (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
31'
Foul by Héctor Jiménez (Columbus Crew).
Greg Benson@Gregulator614
Jermaine Jones' dive looked like my last attempt at roller skating. Difference being I actually hurt myself. #NEvCLB
30'
Wil Trapp (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
30'
Foul by Lee Nguyen (New England Revolution).
NE Revolution@NERevolution
29' #NERevs 0 (4) #Crew96 0 (2) High pressure on Clark leads to @Krowe210 firing from distance, but Crew 'keeper recovers to make the save.
Columbus Crew@ColumbusCrew
29': Clark tried to clear a pass and Rowe intercepted it, took a quick shot but Clark saved it.
NESoccerToday.com@NESoccerToday
28'- Clark turns the ball over to Rowe outside the box. Rowe shoots quick, but Clark gets back in position for the save #NEvCLB
Inside MLS@InsideMLS
29' 0-0 (NE 4-2): Clark collects a Rowe effort from distance. #NEvCLB #MLS
Total MLS@TotalMLS
Just turned #NEvCLB on. 1) Fans at Gillette looks awesome. 2) @mbretosESPN!
29'
Attempt saved. Kelyn Rowe (New England Revolution) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
MassiveCity@MassiveCityFFC
I was thinking #Crew96 needed a goal by the 30th minute. Breaking the match up into 3rds, and all. We're getting close. #NEvCLB
TNC MLS@TNC_MLS
26' Searching ball forward towards Jones but Tyson Wahl cleans up nicely. #NEvCLB
Inside MLS@InsideMLS
25' 0-0 (NE 4-2): Wahl over well to cut out a Rowe through ball toward Jones. Not a lot of action at the sharp end for either side. #NEvCLB
Columbus Crew@ColumbusCrew
26': Tyson Wahl clears a loose ball on the run that was being tracked by Jermaine Jones on the counter.
Adam Jardy@AdamJardy
Justin Meram has been dropping much deeper and more central with Hector Jimenez pushing forward more without Higuain. #crew96
Matt Bernhardt@bernhardtsoccer
#Crew96 just tuned in at the fourth minute - rather surprised to see Jimenez in the central midfield. Anyone else?
25'
Foul by Lee Nguyen (New England Revolution).
25'
Wil Trapp (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
23'
Corner, Columbus Crew. Conceded by José Gonçalves.
Major League Soccer@MLS
Dun na. Dun na. Dunananananna #NERevs #STAND (via @NESoccerToday) http://t.co/m2ED1zmZpq
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Seth@SethMan31
If you aren't sure which #NERevs player was involved in a certain play, it's probably Lee Nguyen. Guy is everywhere.
Cathal Conlon@CathalConlon
Here's the midnightriders tifo and the packed fort. Awesome energy tonight. #nerevs #STAND http://t.co/wJ3Lpgmm2Y
John Bava III@LWOS_JB3
Columbus is doing a great job creating chances so far, it just comes down to finishing said chances. #Crew96
Columbus Crew@ColumbusCrew
21': Arrieta chased down a ball in the box as Shuttleworth races to try to snag the loose ball. Last touched by Arrieta. #NERevs goal kick.
Andrew King@AndrewKingMLS
In other news: Wil Trapp is wearing all black boots rather than his usual Predators. A nod to Higuain?
21'
Attempt blocked. Ethan Finlay (Columbus Crew) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
NESoccerToday.com@NESoccerToday
#Crew96 with 65% possession so far. Outshooting #NERevs 4 to 1. #NEvCLB
Andrew King@AndrewKingMLS
I know they need goals, by this thing is far too open and disorganized for #Crew96 early on. That's not how they'll make up the deficit.
Columbus Crew@ColumbusCrew
21': The double-team of Francis and Trapp helps dump the Kevin Alston attack out of the box.
TNC MLS@TNC_MLS
20' Immediately down the other end, Meram has a chance but blazes over from a tight angle on the left. #NEvCLB
SAVE: Bobby Shuttleworth slides in to stop the Crew's chance
Tempo@Haititempo
Plenty of actions so, but no score at @GilletteStadium after 20 minutes as the #NERevs are looking to get back to the conference finals.
Inside MLS@InsideMLS
19' 0-0 (NE 4-2): Clark stops Bunbury's shot at the near post. Sharp angle. Clark had it covered all the way. #NEvCLB #MLS
Columbus Crew@ColumbusCrew
19': Bunbury tracks down a pass and races into the 18. His shot at Steve Clark is saved and Clark pounces on the rebound.
Julian Cardillo@JulianCardillo
Kevin Alston needs to be a bit more direct when he goes forward. Nice work to join in the attack, but nothing to show for it! #NEvCLB
19'
Attempt missed. Justin Meram (Columbus Crew) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is too high. Assisted by Tony Tchani.
Nick Chávez@NickChavezMLS
Patriots have a by week? #MLS and #NERevs finally with a bit of luck. Stadium (lower level) looks good filled. Imagine in downtown Boston.
19'
Attempt saved. Teal Bunbury (New England Revolution) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Scott Caldwell.
Deadlock Victim ✡@DeadlockVictim
Have we heard "We all laugh at a yellow football team" from the Fort yet? #NERevs
lala lalala@bacupoffM3
JJ just took off his snood. He means business now. #NEvCLB #REVS
TNC MLS@TNC_MLS
15' CHANCE: Good look for Jimenez off a cross but his header is high and wide. Crew looking far more likely. #NEvCLB
15'
Offside, Columbus Crew. Waylon Francis tries a through ball, but Jairo Arrieta is caught offside.
Columbus Crew@ColumbusCrew
15': Jimenez heads a cross from Gehrig, but Hector's header goes high over the crossbar.
15'
Attempt missed. Héctor Jiménez (Columbus Crew) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Eric Gehrig with a cross.
NESoccerToday.com@NESoccerToday
13'- Arrieta already with his second foul of the game as he tugs Rowe's jersey fighting for the ball #NEvCLB
Anders Aarhus@Sportsviking
I'll say this - eye test/intuition says Columbus has a better chance than DC had yesterday. #NEvCLB
14'
Charlie Davies (New England Revolution) wins a free kick on the left wing.
14'
Foul by Tony Tchani (Columbus Crew).
Ryan Schwepfinger@Crew_Insider
Eric Gehrig far and away the #Crew96 leader in touches so far. 19 for Gehrig, 12 for the next-closest (Parkhurst). #ForColumbus
13'
Foul by Héctor Jiménez (Columbus Crew).
13'
Kelyn Rowe (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
NESoccerToday.com@NESoccerToday
Best non-MLS Cup #NERevs home playoff attendance was 18,118 in 05 v Fire for EC Championship. Tonight may beat it: http://t.co/oIR7ud44jA
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Inside MLS@InsideMLS
12' 0-0 (NE 4-2): Open fare as expected in the early stages. Lots of space in midfield. #NEvCLB #MLS
Ben Jata@Ben_Jata
Meram looking sharp so far. Tchani needs to get it together. #NEvCLB #MLSPlayoffs
12'
Chris Tierney (New England Revolution) wins a free kick on the left wing.
12'
Foul by Ethan Finlay (Columbus Crew).
Brad Baker@whistleandthumb
#NERevs finally draw a “good” crowd, and it still looks empty. Giant, cavernous NFL stadiums are not proper soccer venues. Obvious.
NESoccerToday.com@NESoccerToday
s10'- Crew find patches of space and move the ball down the right, but the cross into the box is at Shuttleworth to end the threat #NEvCLB
Major League Soccer@MLS
What do #crew96 need to do to win? @Ddwyer14's answer: http://t.co/uQXyOlFZ6c #MLSPlayoffs #NEvCLB
Brian@V1andRotate
The funny thing about Gillette Stadium is I bet if you asked the #Patriots players, they'd prefer to play on grass. #NEvCLB
Major League Soccer@MLS
What do #crew96 need to do to win? @Ddwyer's answer: http://t.co/1sciw2dx9V #MLSPlayoffs #NEvCLB
7'
Kevin Alston (New England Revolution) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
7'
Foul by Jairo Arrieta (Columbus Crew).
NE Revolution@NERevolution
5' #NERevs 0 (4) #Crew96 0 (2) Some early work for @b_shuttle, who's well positioned to gobble up a low shot from Tony Tchani from in close.
NESoccerToday.com@NESoccerToday
5'- Tony Tchani gets into the box and shoots. Shot blocked, but Tchani collects the ball & shoots again, but right at Shuttleworth #NEvCLB
Eric @TheEric_Sob
#Crew96 coming out strong in the opening minutes.
TNC MLS@TNC_MLS
5' The Crew with a string of very good passes and Meram finds Tchani in the area but his shot is right at Shuttleworth. #NEvCLB
Matt LaPan@Matt_LaPan
Now the Crew get one n ShuttleworthTchani making the great run and strong effort #NERevs
5'
Attempt saved. Tony Tchani (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
5'
Attempt blocked. Tony Tchani (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Héctor Jiménez.
Major League Soccer@MLS
#NEvCLB kicking off! Tune in now to ESPN2 or ESPN Deportes. http://t.co/cceEIZxB60 http://t.co/CnEtv66kB4
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3'
Attempt missed. Justin Meram (Columbus Crew) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right.
TNC MLS@TNC_MLS
3' Columbus push forward down the right and earn a corner. Jimenez will take. #NEvCLB
⚽️Jensen Alvarado⚽️@JensenJA7
Everybody in for support tonight for our #NERevs MAKE A #STAND #EasternConferenceSemis
3'
Corner, Columbus Crew. Conceded by José Gonçalves.
1'
Attempt missed. Kelyn Rowe (New England Revolution) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Chris Tierney.
First Half begins.
HIGHLIGHTS: New England Revolution vs. Columbus Crew | November 9, 2014
GOAL: Lee Nguyen gives the Revolution a lead before the half
SAVE: Steve Clark makes a confident stop on Kelyn Rowe's strike
SAVE: Steve Clark makes a stop on Teal Bunbury's shot
How important has Steve Clark been to the Columbus Crew in 2014? | 2014 MLS Cup Playoffs presented by AT&T
New England Revolution vs. Columbus Crew Leg 2 Preview | 2014 MLS Cup Playoffs presented by AT&T
Derrick Blake@derrickSLC
Lee Nguyen is my #MLS MVP. 18 goals, 9 game-winners. He's a huge part of the #NERevs revival. Can't wait to see him with the #USMNT.
Seth@SethMan31
Latest #nerevs tifo. http://t.co/RKfEYkDzdF
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NE Revolution@NERevolution
TIME TO MAKE A #STAND! https://t.co/eilNQentIG
Cristobal R@SpicyCalzone
Come on #Crew96 and do this. This fan's playoff beard is reaching Eddie Gaven territory. Extend its life! #MLS #TeamYes
Columbus Crew@ColumbusCrew
Go time. #ForColumbus #Crew96 http://t.co/8oAK06IceQ
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Ben Hickey@FRsoccerBen
Anthem done and #NEvCLB is almost underway. Intrigued to see how this pans out, #Crew96 need to score three if they're to have any chance.
Major League Soccer@MLS
Home field advantage. #NERevs http://t.co/nXQmfE9hTn
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Jonathan Tannenwald@thegoalkeeper
I ask for something other than a scoreless draw in #NEvCLB. I'm on the record as to why.
New York City FC@NYCFC
One more spot to play for in the #MLSPlayoffs Eastern Conference finals. Watch #NEvCLB on @ESPN 2 now.
NE Revolution@NERevolution
Goosebumps. http://t.co/OOGJM77D2n
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Tom Barr@barrt42
No Higuain, Schoenfeld, or Anor in the 18. Higuain is likely done as a Crew player. #ForColumbus #Crew96
Jake Catanese@JCatanese43
#ESPN2 shows @MFparkhurst's midfield goal vs TFC as a member of the #NERevs before pregame interview. #NEvCLB
Patrick Murphy@_Pat_Murphy_
How diverse is Hector Jimenez? He played right back last week, now he's #Crew96's attacking mid.
Jordan Molnar@JMolnar13
LETS GO CREW! YOU CAN FREAKING DO IT! Nobody else may believe, BUT WE DO! This wont be easy, but you guys can do it #ShockTheWorld #Crew96
Hayden Bird@haydenhbird
Farrell said to be out of the #NERevs lineup with a “right leg injury.” Nothing said beyond that.
Noses Malone@NosesMalone
@cbrown4747 1) Don't lose by more than two 2) No cards 3) No injuries 4) Charlie Davies shimmy #NERevs
Andrew King@AndrewKingMLS
Reminder: #Crew96 vs. #NERevs is on ESPN 2, even in Columbus.
Adam Jardy@AdamJardy
Confirmed with #crew96 spokesman that Federico Higuain did not make the trip due to injury.
NE Revolution@NERevolution
Team Tifo II. Thanks, @MidnightRiders and @NErebellion! http://t.co/s8t1ZlUCTF
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Mike Jackson@natrevrover
Feeling incredibly nervous for this game. 4-2 up and 4 away goals and yet I still feel some concern #NERevs
Columbus Crew@ColumbusCrew
Thanks for coming, #NorOnTour! Cheer loud #ForColumbus. #Crew96 http://t.co/zHYKh9pgRh
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Cathal Conlon@CathalConlon
A little different feeling in the air tonight. Can't beat playoff energy. #NERevs #STAND
Columbus Crew@ColumbusCrew
LAST CHANCE! Get those #Crew1st picks in before kickoff!
RIDeadHead@RIDeadHead
#NERevs #NETID #STAND #tmrp http://t.co/BIAIsEESGF
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Patrick Crowley@PC_RI
Wow! The @FortOfNE is full! #NERevs #stand http://t.co/vuc8rZrJDH
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Andy Logsdon@AndyLogsdon
Playoff soccer #NERevs http://t.co/8yYfpU6I7P
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Kari Heistad@TravelingCEO
CD9 getting a big hug from Gulati as he leaves the field after warm ups. #NERevs
NE Revolution@NERevolution
The @NHLBruins are in the house! http://t.co/J04T55fv9A
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Seth@TooFastForSeth
Confirmed Bob Kraft and @sunilgulati are in attendance. Oh boy #ussoccer #nerevs http://t.co/qkPlywmVEK
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Crew 96@CowtownCalcio
@MLSTitleBelt @NERevolution @ColumbusCrew "on the line" implies that there is any outcome apart from #Crew96 taking the Belt. #Crew96
MLS Title Belt@MLSTitleBelt
.@ColumbusCrew needs to win by 3 if they want to advance in the #MLS playoffs, but only need to win by 1 for the #MLSTitleBelt. #NEvCLB
OptaJack@OptaJack
4 - Columbus have scored three goals or more just four times in 36 previous @MLS playoff games (inc Finals). History. #NEvCLB
Rob McNicholas@robbiemcnicks
Time to support #NERevs in #FortressFoxboro! Loud and proud! #MLSPlayoffs mls @kicktv @nerevolution http://t.co/OZhxf1uGJ6
Peter Fox@moonlightflyfishing
#mls #mlsplayoffs #revloution #nerevs
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**Rob**@robobrum
So the #Crew96 just need to win and score at least 5 goals, right? Seems simple enough.
KICKTV@kicktv
Nearing kickoff between the @nerevolution & the #Columbus Crew! Spot in the Conference Finals against the @newyorkredbulls on the line! Who ya got moving on? #NERevs #Crew @mls
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Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Goals and Assists

43'		Lee Nguyen Assisted By: Teal Bunbury
55'		José Gonçalves Assisted By: Charlie Davies, Lee Nguyen
69'		Tony Tchani Assisted By: Justin Meram
77'		Teal Bunbury Assisted By: Daigo Kobayashi

Disciplinary

61'			Ethan Finlay Reason: Rescinded Card
66'			Justin Meram Reason: Unsporting Behavior
85'			Justin Meram Reason: Unsporting Behavior

Substitutions

HT		Adam BedellF Tyson WahlD
56'		Josh WilliamsD Eric GehrigD
74'		Ben SpeasM Jairo ArrietaF
75'		Daigo KobayashiM Lee NguyenM
79'		Andy DormanM José GonçalvesD
82'		Darrius BarnesD Jermaine JonesM

Match Information

MLS Playoffs at Gillette Stadium

Foxborough, MA

Attendance 20184

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