FC Dallas earns 1-1 draw with Crew, moves atop MLS standings
Posted April 02, 2016 7:00 am
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Tesho Akindele tied it in the 77th minute and FC Dallas moved alone atop the overall MLS standings, salvaging a 1-1 draw with the Columbus Crew on Saturday night.
Maximiliano Urruti sent a 25-yard blast crashing off the right post to set up Akindele's goal. The rebound deflected off the back of goalkeeper Steve Clark, who had made a diving save attempt, and rolled into on open area in front of goal where Akindele raced in for an easy finish.
Justin Meram opened the scoring in the ninth minute, heading home Federico Higuain's corner kick. The Crew had a number of early opportunities to extend their lead that were stopped by goalkeeper Chris Seitz, who finished with five saves.
FC Dallas (3-1-1) improved its home unbeaten streak against Columbus to seven games. The Crew (0-2-2) - last year's MLS Cup runner-up - remained winless in the 2016 campaign.
Columbus Crew goaltender Steve Clark works in the first half of an MLS soccer match against FC Dallas in Frisco, Texas, Saturday, April 2, 2016. (AP Photo/Ralph Lauer)
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FC Dallas defender Atiba Harris leaves the field after warmups before an MLS soccer match against the Columbus Crew in Frisco, Texas, Saturday, April 2, 2016. (AP Photo/Ralph Lauer)
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Columbus Crew goaltender Steve Clark (1) blocks a shot by FC Dallas' Maximiliano Urruti, back left, as defender Michael Pankhurst (4) assists during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Frisco, Texas, Saturday, April 2, 2016. (AP Photo/Ralph Lauer)
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Columbus Crew's Justin Meram, right, celebrates a goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match against FC DAllas in Frisco, Texas, Saturday, April 2, 2016. (AP Photo/Ralph Lauer)
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FC Dallas midfielder Kellyn Acosta, left, and Columbus Crew midfielder Will Trapp (20) attempt to gain control of the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer game Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Frisco, Texas. (Andy Jacobsohn/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
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FC Dallas' Maximiliano Urruti, left, and Columbuss Crew's Michael Pankhurst fight for possession during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Frisco, Texas, Saturday, April 2, 2016. (AP Photo/Ralph Lauer)
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FC Dallas defender Zach Lloyd (17) and Columbus Crew forward Kei Kamara (23) attempt to gain control of the ball in the first half of an MLS soccer game Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Frisco, Texas. (Andy Jacobsohn/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
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Columbus Crew forward Justin Meram (9) celebrates after scoring a goal in the first half of an MLS soccer match against FC Dallas in Frisco, Texas, Saturday April 2, 2016. (Andy Jacobsohn/The Dallas Morning News via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT; MAGAZINES OUT; TV OUT; INTERNET USE BY AP MEMBERS ONLY; NO SALES
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Columbus Crew midfielder Ethan Finlay (13) has the ball stolen by FC Dallas defender Matt Hedges (24) as midfielder Carlos Gruezo (7) watches during the first half of an MLS soccer game Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Frisco, Texas. (Andy Jacobsohn/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
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Columbus Crew's Kei Kamara (23) is blocked by FC Dallas' Ryan Hollingshead (12) during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Frisco, Texas, Saturday, April 2, 2016. (AP Photo/Ralph Lauer)
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FC Dallas' Maximiliano Urruti (37) is tripped by Columbus Crew's Ethan Finlay (13) during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Frisco, Texas, Saturday, April 2, 2016. (AP Photo/Ralph Lauer)
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FC Dallas' Maximiliano Urruti (37) clears a corner kick intended for Columbus Crew's Gaston Sauro (22) during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Frisco, Texas, Saturday, April 2, 2016. (AP Photo/Ralph Lauer)
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Columbus Crew's Cedrick Mabwati (11) and FC Dallas' Maynor Figueroa (31) fight for the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Frisco, Texas, Saturday, April 2, 2016. (AP Photo/Ralph Lauer)
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Columbus Crew's Will Trapp (20) covers as teammate Tony Tchani (6) and FC Dallas' Mauro Rosales (77) fight for the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Frisco, Texas, Saturday, April 2, 2016. (AP Photo/Ralph Lauer)
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Columbus Crew's Federico Tiguan (10) and FC Dallas' Zach Loyd (17) shake hands after they played in an MLS soccer match in Frisco, Texas, Saturday, April 2, 2016. (AP Photo/Ralph Lauer)
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