vs. SKC

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Close Shave

Arrieta nets brace, Crew survive furious late surge to stun SKC

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – It didn’t take Jairo Arrieta long to make an impact with the Columbus Crew – and to extend Sporting Kansas City’s home woes.

Arrieta, who joined the Crew at midseason from Costa Rican club Deportivo Saprissa, scored twice in his debut to lead Columbus to a 2-1 victory on Saturday night at Livestrong Sporting Park.

Columbus (8-7-4) won their second straight and denied Sporting (11-7-4) a chance to retake the Eastern Conference lead from New York. Sporting haven’t won at home in four tries since beating Toronto FC 2-0 on June 16.


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Recap:
Crew leave it late again in 1-1 draw vs. Sporting


COLUMBUS, Ohio – Eddie Gaven’s goal in the first minute of stoppage time continued the Columbus Crew’s string of late-game heroics and helped rekindle their playoff hopes following a 1-1 tie with Sporting Kansas City at Crew Stadium on Sunday.

Their past five winning goals have all come in the 86th minute or later. While the Crew were unable to secure the three points this time, they stayed within striking range in the Eastern Conference.

Up until the final moments, it appeared the day would be all Sporting after C.J. Sapong scored in the 10th minute.

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