COLUMBUS, Ohio — Justin Meram had a goal and two assists and Columbus beat New York City FC, 3-2, on Saturday night for its first victory of the season.
Meram’s second goal of the season came when he drove home a centering pass from Ethan Finlay in the 80th minute.
Meram had helpers on Finlay’s first goal in the seventh minute and Kei Kamara’s second in the 49th minute that gave the Crew (1-3-2) a 2-1 lead. Kamara had seven shots, but only the last one was on goal. Columbus had 15 shots, but only three on target.