Gonzalo Tapia's goal and assist in the 2nd half helps the Crew beat the Rapids 3-0
Santiago Rodríguez scored in the first half, Gonzalo Tapia had a goal and an assist after the break, and the Columbus Crew beat the Colorado Rapids 3-0 on Saturday night. Columbus (6-12-5) snapped a four-game losing streak following a 2-1 win over FC Cincinnati to close out July and a 2-2 draw with Inter Miami to start August. Patrick Schulte totaled two saves for Columbus to record his fourth…
Columbus Crew secured a 3-0 victory over Colorado Rapids on Saturday night, with Gonzalo Tapia scoring and providing an assist in the second half. The win snapped Columbus' four-game losing streak and closed out July, while also improving their record to 6-12-5. Colorado's road record this season stands at 2-9-1.
Santiago Rodríguez opened the scoring for Columbus with an unassisted goal in the 22nd minute. Gonzalo Tapia added a goal in the 82nd minute, striking the ball with the outside of his foot. In stoppage time, Tapia set up Taha Habroune with a clever counterattack, securing the third goal.
Patrick Schulte contributed to the victory with two crucial saves, recording his fourth clean sheet of the season in 23 starts. Adam Beaudry also performed well, making three saves in his second straight start and fourth career appearance, following a consistent start in the two seasons prior. The next matches for both teams are scheduled for early next month: Colorado will face Austin FC on Wednesday, while Columbus travels to play D.C. United on the same day.
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