COLUMBUS (Interstat) — Columbus Crew scored three unanswered goals after conceding early and defeated Charlotte 3-1 on Wednesday at Lower.com Field. Idan Toklomati gave Charlotte the lead in the 17th minute, finishing a quick attack. Brais Mendez equalized for the Crew in the 28th. Anass Zaroury then put Columbus ahead in the 63rd, and Taha Habroune added a third in the 65th. Mohamed Farsi and Santiago Rodriguez each recorded an assist for the Crew. Yellow cards went to Columbus’ Malte Amundsen in the 69th minute and Patrick Schulte in the 72nd. Charlotte made three substitutions at halftime, while Columbus later replaced Zaroury and Habroune among its changes. Both teams are now 1-1 in this competition and 1-1 across all competitions. Charlotte previously beat FC Dallas, and Columbus previously lost at Orlando City. Charlotte next visits Philadelphia. The Crew protected its lead after the break and closed out the win.