COLUMBUS, Ohio — Alexandru Irinel Matan showcased a stunning performance with a hat trick, following an early goal from defender DeJuan Jones, as the Columbus Crew secured a decisive 4-0 win against the New England Revolution on Saturday night.

Jones opened the scoring for Columbus (18-6-9) just five minutes into the match, utilizing assists from Aziel Jackson and Dylan Chambost to find the net against his former team. This marked Jones’ second goal in nine appearances for the Crew, since his transfer from New England (9-20-4). Notably, Jackson contributed his third assist in eight games after joining from St. Louis City.

Matan doubled Columbus’s lead in the 14th minute, scoring after receiving a pass from Chambost. This goal helped establish a 2-0 scoreline that remained until halftime, while Chambost reached four assists in just nine matches.

In the 64th minute, Matan struck again, this time thanks to an assist from defender Rudy Camacho, marking Camacho’s first assist of the season. Matan completed his first career hat trick in the 72nd minute, taking a pass from Jones to score once more, before being substituted out two minutes later. Entering the match, Matan had only one goal this season, with his prior goal coming during 31 appearances last year. The assist provided by Jones was also his first of the current campaign.

Abraham Romero excelled in goal with two saves, earning his first clean sheet during just his second start for the Crew, who have already secured the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.

On the other side, Aljaz Ivacic recorded four saves for the Revolution.

Looking ahead, the Crew will face the New York Red Bulls in an important Decision Day match on October 19, while the Revolution will conclude their season on the road against Inter Miami on the same day.