The Columbus crew capitalized on two set-piece opportunities to earn three points on the road against an Eastern Conference foe, D.C. United.
Crew defender Josh Williams gave Columbus an early lead with a strong header. His goal was quickly answered from a very long-range effort from United's debutant, Rafael.
The Brazilian's introduction to MLS is surely one he will never forget, a brilliant hit from well beyond the 18-yard box.
Columbus Crew midfielder Ben Speas notched the game-winner with a powerful, laces-led strike from just outside the 18-yard box. Speas' hit was as true as it gets. Just an absolutely screamer.
No answer came from United. Head coach Ben Olsen will rue D.C.'s ineffectiveness in the final third despite maintaining just under 60 percent of possession.
The shot discrepancy tells the story here. The home side only managed nine total shots (five on target). The Crew were far better at unleashing efforts toward goal. They cracked 17 total and found the frame nine times, which was quite the workload for D.C. United goalkeeper Bill Hamid.
Both teams are off from MLS play next week. The following week, D.C. United are on the road against Sporting Kansas City, and the Columbus Crew will host the Philadelphia Union.
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