D.C. United Soccer Falls 3-0 to Columbus Crew at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field after the club missed a first-half penalty and conceded three goals. The result left D.C. United at 7-14-12 with 33 points and 14th in the Eastern Conference.
D.C. United recorded nine shots, including four on target, and had 13 touches inside the Columbus penalty area. The club also earned four corner kicks, maintained 39% possession and finished with 88% passing accuracy while generating 1.10 expected goals.
Columbus Crew Takes Early Lead
Columbus Crew opened the scoring in the 16th minute when Sean Zawadzki headed in a set-piece delivery from Dylan Chambost. D.C. United was awarded a penalty kick after a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review in the 24th minute, but Keisuke Kurokawa sent the attempt wide.
Columbus Crew doubled its advantage in the 41st minute when Anass Zaroury scored. The goal sent D.C. United into halftime trailing 2-0.
D.C. United Cannot Complete Comeback
D.C. United brought on Oscar Avilez for Jared Stroud at halftime. Avilez recorded a shot on target early in the second half as D.C. United looked to cut into the deficit.
Columbus Crew extended its lead in the 61st minute when Kimito Nono scored an own goal. D.C. United continued to work the ball into the attacking third but could not get on the scoresheet.
Individual Performances and Standings
Matti Peltola recorded six defensive contributions in 90 minutes, while Kye Rowles added seven defensive contributions in 70 minutes. João Peglow finished with a 100% shot accuracy rate and created one chance in 90 minutes.
D.C. United is 33-37-14 against Columbus Crew all-time in regular-season matchups, including a 9-24-8 record on the road. D.C. United returns home Saturday, November 7, to face New York City FC at Audi Field, with kickoff scheduled for 4:00 p.m. ET.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
D.C. United created attacking opportunities but could not overcome the missed penalty and Columbus Crew’s early goals. The club’s nine shots, four shots on target and 13 touches inside the penalty area showed offensive involvement, while the three goals allowed determined the result.
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