Played
August 20, 2011 8:08 PM EDT
Columbus Crew Stadium — Columbus, Ohio
Referee: M. Kadlecik
Attendance: 13869
August 20, 2011 8:08 PM EDT
Columbus Crew Stadium — Columbus, Ohio
Referee: M. Kadlecik
Attendance: 13869
Columbus Crew 2-1 Philadelphia Union: Andres Mendoza penalty keeps Crew top
After a 30 minute delay of kickoff, the teams with the best records in the Eastern Conference squared off, with the Crew coming out on top.
By Zac Lee Rigg
Jamie Sabau
In a tussle between the top two teams in the Eastern Conference, the Columbus Crew maintained their first-placed position thanks to a 2-1 win in Crew Stadium.
Both home goals were created by Robbie Rogers. The U.S. international crossed from the left and Emilio Renteria bounced it in to open net the scoring in the 37th minute.
In the second half, a Rogers cross struck the hand of Sheanon Williams in the box. Mendoza denied Rogers the chance to take the penalty and the DP's penalty squirted under Faryd Mondragon to decide the match.
Between those two goals, the Union had tied it up briefly, with Veljko Paunovic heading home a Keon Daniel corner at the close of the first half.
The result, the Crew's fourth win in five games, takes Columbus six points clear in the East, though Philly has a game in hand.
Both home goals were created by Robbie Rogers. The U.S. international crossed from the left and Emilio Renteria bounced it in to open net the scoring in the 37th minute.
In the second half, a Rogers cross struck the hand of Sheanon Williams in the box. Mendoza denied Rogers the chance to take the penalty and the DP's penalty squirted under Faryd Mondragon to decide the match.
Between those two goals, the Union had tied it up briefly, with Veljko Paunovic heading home a Keon Daniel corner at the close of the first half.
The result, the Crew's fourth win in five games, takes Columbus six points clear in the East, though Philly has a game in hand.
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Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Marco Di Vaio Striker Montreal Impact |
9 | 0 |
|
Jack McInerney Striker Philadelphia Union |
9 | 0 |
|
Mike Magee Midfielder Chicago Fire |
6 | 1 |
|
Claudio Bieler Striker Sporting KC |
6 | 1 |
|
Robert Earnshaw Striker Toronto FC |
5 | 2 |
