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Carles Gil has 1 goal, 2 assists to help Revolution beat Crew 3-1

Carles Gil scored a goal and provided two assists, while Matt Polster and Dor Turgeman each netted first-half goals, as the New England Revolution defeated Columbus 3-1 on Sunday. This victory ended the Columbus Crew's three-game winning streak. Turgeman put the Revolution ahead in the 41st minute, then Gil set Turgeman up for a rising side-netter that found the back post.

The Crew, who are last in the Eastern Conference with 20 points, lost their four-game unbeaten streak. New England outshot Columbus 21-7, with 11 shots on target. Brais Méndez opened the scoring in the eighth minute, followed by Polster equalizing in the 32nd minute. Gil added the third goal in the 79th minute, his first assist in three consecutive games. Patrick Schulte made eight saves for Columbus.

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