Crew Falls to Colorado, 1-0, Saturday at Dick's Sporting Goods Park

COMMERCE CITY, CO - June 5, 2010 - The Columbus Crew fell to the Colorado Rapids, 1-0, Saturday night at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, in the club's final match before the league-wide break for the upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. In what was a battle between the second and third stingiest defenses in MLS, both sides struggled to create openings throughout the first half and much of the second. The first clear-cut chance of the night came in the 73rd minute, as the Crew poured forward in a counter-attack opportunity after Pablo Mastroeni passed loosely into the path of the Crew midfield. Eddie Gaven pushed forward and passed to Steven Lenhart, who then laid the pass off to an open Guillermo Barros Schelotto. However, the Argentine rushed his shot, pushing the scoring chance over the crossbar.

With five minutes remaining on the game, the Rapids would finally break the deadlock from a set piece. Jamie Smith took the free kick from near the midfield mark and sent in a high cross into the box for a diving Drew Moor. The defender struck the ball hard and into the ground, sneaking it in between the post and Columbus goalkeeper William Hesmer. The Crew will now enjoy a three-week break from MLS play, due to the start of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa on June 11.

The Black & Gold will next take to the field on June 26, when it hosts D.C. United at Crew Stadium. The match, which is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET, will be televised live regionally on ONN-TV.

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