The Professional Referee Organization (PRO) released a statement this afternoon acknowledging an officiating error Saturday night when the Columbus Crew was given a penalty in the 86th minute.
As Orlando City clung to a 2-1 lead at Mapfre Stadium in Columbus, the incident occurred when a ball was sent in toward the far side of the box. Crew forward Patrick Mullins and Orlando City defender RJ Allen both went up for the ball, with the former falling backwards to the ground. Referee Silviu Petrescu pointed to the spot, awarding the Crew a penalty.