New England Revolution Keeps Home Streak Alive with Thrilling 2-1 Win Over Columbus Crew
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Revolution continued their dominant home form with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over the Columbus Crew on Saturday night at Gillette Stadium. Dor Turgeman’s second-half equalizer and Carles Gil’s late penalty kick sealed the win, keeping the Revolution unbeaten at home this season.
The match got off to a rocky start for New England. Columbus struck first in the 25th minute when Max Arfsten netted his second goal of the season, assisted by Diego Rossi and Dániel Gazdag. It was the first assist of the campaign for both Rossi and Gazdag, giving the Crew an early advantage.
The Revolution, however, refused to back down. Turgeman, the Israeli forward, leveled the score in the 54th minute with his first goal of the season. The play was set up by Luca Langoni, who delivered a precise pass to Turgeman, showcasing his playmaking ability. Langoni, who has been a standout performer this season, now has six assists, trailing only LAFC’s Son Heung-min in the league leaderboard.
As the game approached its final minutes, Turgeman again proved pivotal. He drew a foul in the box by Columbus defender Rudy Camacho, earning the Revolution a crucial penalty kick. Captain Carles Gil stepped up to the spot and coolly converted in the 85th minute, securing the 2-1 victory and sending the home crowd into a frenzy.
Goalkeeper Matt Turner played a key role in the win, making three saves to keep New England in the game. His counterpart, Patrick Schulte of Columbus, managed two saves but couldn’t prevent the late penalty from deciding the match.
The victory extends New England’s perfect home record to 4-0 under first-year head coach Marko Mitrović. The Revolution have outscored their opponents 12-2 at Gillette Stadium, showcasing their dominance on home turf. However, their away form has been a stark contrast, with three consecutive losses by a combined score of 8-2.
For Columbus, the loss adds to a challenging start to the season. The Crew, now sitting at 1-4-3, have struggled to find consistency despite flashes of brilliance from players like Arfsten and Rossi.
Looking ahead, New England will aim to carry their home momentum into their next match as they travel to face Atlanta United on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Columbus will return home to host the Los Angeles Galaxy the same day, hoping to bounce back from this narrow defeat.
The Revolution’s ability to rally under pressure and secure late wins has become a hallmark of their early-season success. With Turgeman and Gil stepping up in critical moments, New England remains a formidable force in the league—at least at home.
— Reported by Nexio News
