Eric Alexander

Jairo Arrieta scored once for the Columbus Crew, and, on two separate chances, almost doubled the team’s advantage. Almost. Although the Costa Rican forward converted his first-ever penalty attempt for the Crew in the 39th minute to give Columbus the lead, his two missed chances would prove costly late on. A 66th minute half-volley from Red Bull forward Bradley Wright-Phillips found its way past Crew goalkeeper Steve Clark, bounced off the far post and into the back of the net, with the game