Conceding goals first in matches has been a nightmare for Columbus Crew SC in 2018. In the last two week, the scripts was the same, with the Black & Gold allowing early goals to the Chicago Fire and D.C. United, failing to show reaction power in the remaining minutes and returning home with 1-0 losses.
Last Saturday, against D.C., the team’s inability to reverse unfavorable scores was evident as Crew SC conceded in the first minute of the match and struggled to create and finish goal scoring opportunities.
“It’s tough to concede early in the game,” forward Gyasi Zardes said after the match.