SI.com · Jul 17, 2020
Zardes, Zelarayan Send Columbus Crew Into Knockout Stage at MLS Is Back
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Gyasi Zardes and Lucas Zelarayan scored for the Columbus Crew in a 2-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Thursday night to clinch a spot in the knockout round of the MLS is Back tournament.
With a pair of wins to open the World Cup-style tournament, the Crew have all but secured the top spot in their group with a final match against Atlanta on Tuesday.
Zardes threatened in the 17th minute but his header went into the net atop the goal. He scored in the 23rd minute, for his third goal in two games. It was his 70th career MLS goal.