The Columbus Crew have earned plenty of respect over the past couple of months - well, one man aside - and Toronto FC paid them more of it on Tuesday night.
We’ve seen Greg Vanney spring a few tactical surprises on the road this season, and it’s usually done with a clean sheet in mind above all else.
That was certainly the case again in Ohio despite the removal of a centre-back for an extra midfielder. Steven Beitashour and Justin Morrow tucked in as orthodox full-backs, rarely threatening the Crew penalty area, and enjoyed an uncommon level of protection from wide midfielders Nicolas Hasler and Marky Delgado.