Played
October 7, 2012 4:07 PM EDT
Columbus Crew Stadium — Columbus, Ohio
Referee: M. Geiger
Attendance: 13566
October 7, 2012 4:07 PM EDT
Columbus Crew Stadium — Columbus, Ohio
Referee: M. Geiger
Attendance: 13566
90+1′
Eddie Gaven
Columbus Crew 1-1 Sporting Kansas City: Late Gaven goal gives Crew precious point
The Crew picked up a vital point at home as they continue to sit just outside a playoff berth.
By Seth Vertelney
Getty Images
Eddie Gaven scored in the first minute of stoppage time to hand the Columbus Crew a point in a 1-1 home draw against Sporting Kansas City.
It appeared that C.J. Sapong's header in the 10th minute would be the match's only goal. The second-year man got on the end of a deflected cross from Graham Zusi and headed against the post, but the ball rebounded right back to him and he headed home to score his eighth goal of the season.
After a number of chances, the Crew finally found the vital equalizer in stoppage time. Emilio Renteria got on the end of a loose ball and crossed for Gaven, who just snuck a header in at the near post.
The point meant Columbus is now one point behind Houston for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Sporting KC remains atop the conference, three points ahead of Chicago, which clinched a playoff berth with the result.
Follow GOAL.COM USA on
It appeared that C.J. Sapong's header in the 10th minute would be the match's only goal. The second-year man got on the end of a deflected cross from Graham Zusi and headed against the post, but the ball rebounded right back to him and he headed home to score his eighth goal of the season.
After a number of chances, the Crew finally found the vital equalizer in stoppage time. Emilio Renteria got on the end of a loose ball and crossed for Gaven, who just snuck a header in at the near post.
The point meant Columbus is now one point behind Houston for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Sporting KC remains atop the conference, three points ahead of Chicago, which clinched a playoff berth with the result.
Follow GOAL.COM USA on
Goal
Own Goal
Penalty
Penalty Missed
Yellow Card
Assist
Penalty Save
Penalty Shootout Goal
Penalty Shootout Miss
Yellow Card / Red Card
Red Card
Substitution IN
Substitution OUT
Injury
Goal.com Rating
Goal.com Man of the Match
Goal.com Flop of the Match
Top & Flop Global Ranking
Fans' Man of the Match
Fans' Flop of the Match
Results
Times In EST
Live
Final
scheduled
Suspended
Cancelled
Postponed
Match News
Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Marco Di Vaio Striker Montreal Impact |
10 | 0 |
|
Jack McInerney Striker Philadelphia Union |
10 | 0 |
|
Mike Magee Midfielder LA Galaxy |
9 | 2 |
|
Camilo Da Silva Sanvezzo Striker Vancouver |
8 | 2 |
|
Claudio Bieler Striker Sporting KC |
7 | 2 |
