Sean Zawadzki, Anass Zaroury each score as Crew beat D.C. United 3-0 to stay in playoff hunt
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Sean Zawadzki and Anass Zaroury each scored in the first half, both assisted by Dylan Chambost, and the Columbus Crew beat D. United 3-0 on Saturday to stay in the playoff hunt.
Columbus Crew defeated D.C. United 3-0 on Saturday at home, securing their position in the playoff hunt. The match saw two goals in the first half, both assisted by Dylan Chambost. Sean Zawadzki opened the scoring in the 16th minute with a header from Chambost's free kick, and Anass Zaroury added a second goal in the 41st minute, curling a shot into the far-right corner.
In the 60th minute, Columbus sealed the victory with a goal from Santiago Rodriguez, who capitalized on a deflection off D.C. United defender Kimito Nono. Columbus goalkeeper Patrick Schulte made 4 crucial saves and recorded his ninth clean sheet of the season. The Crew now have a chance to clinch a playoff spot on Sunday, contingent on Atlanta United and Nashville performing well. D.C. United, currently in a five-game losing streak, will host New York City FC next Saturday.
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