Crew Drops 1-0 Decision at D.C. United

Black & Gold now turns its attention to final CONCACAF Champions League group match Tuesday in Puerto Rico

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Columbus Crew fell to D.C. United, 1-0, Saturday on a soggy night at RFK Stadium, delaying its bid to earn a second-consecutive MLS Supporters' Shield.

The Crew gave up an early Luciano Emilio tally and limited United to nary a look at goal in the second half but, could not pierce the United defense and solid play of Steve Cronin, United's recently acquired goalkeeper.

The night's lone tally came in the 17th minute when D.C.'s Thabiso Khumalo evaded the challenge of defender Danny O'Rourke and sent a pass in to a streaking Emilio. The striker ran on into the Crew penalty box and flicked the ball over the charging William Hesmer, but with barely enough pace to get over the goal line ahead of O'Rourke's valiant clearance attempt.

Columbus Crew (13-6-10) vs. D.C. United (9-8-12)

Oct. 17, 2009 -- RFK Stadium

Scoring Summary:

D.C. - Luciano Emilio (Thabiso Khumalo) 17

Columbus Crew - William Hesmer, Frankie Hejduk, Eric Brunner, Danny O'Rourke, Jed Zayner, Eddie Gaven, Kevin Burns (Andy Iro 82), Adam Moffat, Robbie Rogers, Guillermo Barros Schelotto (Jason Garey 56), Steven Lenhart (Emilio Renteria 66)

Substitutes Not Used: Kenny Schoeni (GK), Cory Elenio, Duncan Oughton, Gino Padula

D.C. United - Steve Cronin, Marc Burch, Dejan Jakovic, Julius James, Devon McTavish (Lawson Vaughn 45), Christian Gomez (Jaime Moreno 58), Andrew Jacobson, Clyde Simms, Rodney Wallace, Luciano Emilio, Thabiso Khumalo (Danny Szetela 66)

Substitutes Not Used: Milos Kocic (GK), Fred, Avery John, Tiyiselani Shipalane

Misconduct Summary:

D.C. - Devon McTavish (caution; Reckless Tackle) 6

CLB - Emilio Renteria (ejection; Violent Conduct) 83

Referee: Alex Prus

Referee's Assistants: Sean Hurd, Adam Wienchowski

4th Official: Andrew Chapin

Time of Game: 1:50

Attendance: 16,274

Weather: Rain -and- 45 degrees

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