Frames from the game: Columbus Crew beats Inter Miami CF 2-1

Midfielder Sean Zawadzki (25) celebrates while yellow smoke rolls across the field in the Columbus Crew game against Inter Miami CF. The Crew beat Inter Miami CF 2-1 on Sept. 27, 2026. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor

Fans at the Columbus Crew game against Inter Miami yell and cheer as Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) take a corner kick. The Crew beat Inter Miami CF 2-1 on Sept. 27, 2026. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor

Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) speaks with a referee after a controversial call in the Columbus Crew vs Inter Miami CF game. The Crew beat Inter Miami CF 2-1 on Sept. 27, 2026. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor

Columbus Crew fans cheer on the Crew during their game against Inter Miami CF on Sept. 27. The Crew won the game 2-1. Credit: Macy Erickson | Lantern Photographer

Columbus Crew forward Josef Martínez (77) approaches to kick a penalty shot in the first half of the Crew's game against Inter Miami CF. Martinez scored the first goal in the Crew's 2-1 win over Inter Miami CF on Sept. 27, 2026. Credit: Macy Erickson | Lantern Photographer

A Columbus Crew cheerleader yells into a megaphone, leading a packed crowd of crew fans in chants throughout the game against Inter Miami CF. Credit: Macy Erickson | Lantern Photographer

Defender Mohamed Farsi (23) runs to celebrate with teammates after a goal in extra time gave the Crew a lead in their game against Inter Miami CF. The Crew beat Inter Miami CF 2-1 on Sept. 27, 2026. Credit: Macy Erickson | Lantern Photographer

Columbus Crew players celebrate after scoring the first goal of the game. The Crew beat Inter Miami CF 2-1 on Sept. 27, 2026. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor

Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) leaves the pitch after the game. The Crew beat Inter Miami CF 2-1 on Sept. 27, 2026. Credit: Macy Erickson | Lantern Photographer