DeJuan Jones scored his first goal for the Columbus Crew in the MLS game against New York City FC, securing a 4-2 victory. Jones’ goal was followed by Jacen Russell-Rowe’s insurance goal to seal the win. The late goals came after NYCFC’s Mounsef Bakrar leveled the score at 2-2 in the 86th minute.
Alexandru Irinel Matan played a crucial role in setting up Jones’ go-ahead goal by capitalizing on a failed clearance. Russell-Rowe then extended the lead with a simple finish after a save by NYCFC’s goalkeeper Patrick Schulte. This victory marked Columbus Crew’s best start to a season, with 48 points from 25 games and having only conceded 24 goals.
Diego Rossi and Max Arfsten also found the net for Columbus in the match. Rossi achieved a milestone by becoming the fourth player in the team’s history to reach double figures in both goals and assists in a single season, joining the ranks of Cucho Hernández, Lucas Zelarayán, and Ethan Finlay.
NYCFC took an early lead through Alonso Martínez’s goal in the fourth minute. Martínez has been a key player for NYCFC this season, leading the team with 11 goals and three assists in 19 league appearances. He had previously scored against Columbus in a prior meeting between the two teams.
Overall, the match showcased an impressive performance by Columbus Crew, securing a significant win against a tough opponent.
