Columbus Crew dominated the New England Revolution in a 4-0 victory on Saturday night, with Alexandru Irinel Matan scoring a hat trick. The game started with a goal from DeJuan Jones in the 5th minute, followed by Matan’s goals in the 14th, 64th, and 72nd minutes. Rudy Camacho assisted Matan’s second goal, while Jones set up the hat trick goal. The victory secured the Crew’s No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, with Abraham Romero keeping a clean sheet with two saves.
The Revolution, on the other hand, struggled to match the Crew’s performance, with Aljaz Ivacic making four saves but conceding four goals. The Crew will face the New York Red Bulls in their next match on October 19, while the Revolution will close their season against Inter Miami on the same day.
DeJuan Jones impressed against his former team by providing an assist and securing his first assist of the campaign. Aziel Jackson and Dylan Chambost also played crucial roles in creating goal-scoring opportunities for the Crew. Matan’s hat trick was a standout performance, boosting his season goal tally significantly.
The victory showcased the Crew’s offensive prowess and defensive solidity, further solidifying their position in the Eastern Conference. The team will look to carry this momentum into their upcoming matches as they aim to secure a strong finish to the season.
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