MLS: Bush Ends Columbus Crew’s Clean Sheet Drought In Style
Written by Patrick Echatah
Columbus Crew defeated the Philadelphia Union 1-0 on Sunday night, extending their winning streak to three games and their unbeaten run to four.
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Mohamed Farsi scored the decisive goal in first-half stoppage time, while goalkeeper Evan Bush anchored the Crew’s defense, securing their first clean sheet since March 22.
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This victory (10-3-7) marks a significant defensive improvement for Columbus, who hadn’t recorded a shutout in 14 matches. For the Philadelphia Union (12-4-4), the loss snapped their impressive club-record 11-game unbeaten streak.
Lassi Lappalainen scored the only goal of the game, receiving a through ball on the left sideline and crossing it to Farsi for a one-touch finish at the far post.
Philadelphia Union had multiple scoring opportunities, including a header from Jesús Bueno off a Kai Wagner free kick in stoppage time, but couldn’t convert.
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The match began intensely, with Alejandro Bedoya receiving a yellow card just 10 seconds in, and was also delayed at halftime due to weather.
Goalkeeper Andre Blake returned for Philadelphia, having been sidelined by injury and international duty with Jamaica.
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