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Jonathan Mensah: Ghana defender powers Columbus Crew past Atlanta United

The 31-year-old Black Star put up a stellar display to propel the Black & Gold to a vital win at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Ghana international Jonathan Mensah's goal secured a vital 1-0 win for Columbus Crew against Atlanta United in a Major League Soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday night.

The 31-year-old made the difference after his well-timed back-post header after a Lucas Zelarayan corner kick in the 65th minute enabled the Black & Gold to continue to climb up the Eastern Conference standings.

Zelarayan, who came on as a second-half substitute, delivered the corner from the left side and it was flicked on by Marlon Hairston to the near post, where it found Mensah, who rose higher than Atlanta defender Anton Walkes to power his finish home past goalkeeper Alec Kann.