Castellanos scores 10th goal, NYCFC tops Crew 1-0
Posted August 21, 2019 7:00 am
NEW YORK (AP) - ValentÃn Castellanos scored in the 36th minute, Sean Johnson got his seventh shutout of the season and New York City FC beat the Columbus Crew 1-0 on Wednesday night.
New York (12-5-8) won for the fifth time in seven games to move within a point of Eastern Conference leaders Philadelphia and Atlanta. Columbus (7-15-6) lost for the first time in seven games.
Castellanos scored his 10th goal of the season by getting past the defense for Maximiliano Moralez's lofted pass and sending it inside the far post. Castellanos has scored five goals in the past four games.
NYCFC forward Alexandru Mitrita took advantage of a defensive mistake at midfield in the 86th minute, and dribbled down the left side on a breakaway but his shot was denied by Columbus goalkeeper Eloy Room. Keaton Parks also had a late attempt blocked by Room.
It was NYCFC's first clean sheet since July 3 against Seattle.
Columbus Crew forward David Accam (29), left, controls the ball in front of New York City FC midfielder Gary Macay-Steven during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
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New York City FC forward Heber (9) of Brazil defends Columbus Crew midfielder Artur (8) as New York City FC midfielder Maximiliano Moralez (10) looks on during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
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Columbus Crew defender Jonathan Mensah (4) sends New York City FC midfielder Valentin Castellanos (11) flying during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
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Columbus Crew defender Alex Crognale (21), left, and Crew goalkeeper Elroy Room, right, react after Columbus gave up a goal to New York City FC midfielder Valentin Castellanos (not shown) during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
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New York City FC midfielder Valentin Castellanos sets up to kick a goal during the first half of the team's MLS soccer match against the Columbus Crew, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
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Teammates watch as New York City FC midfielder Valentin Castellanos, center, and New York City FC forward Heber, right, do a little dance after Castellanos scored during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Columbus Crew, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
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New York City FC defender Maxime Chanot, right, keeps the ball from Columbus Crew forward David Accam, second from right, near New York's goal, tended by New York City FC goalkeeper Sean Johnson (1) during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, in New York. New York City FC defeated Columbus 1-0. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
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New York City FC forward Heber (9) celebrates with midfielder Valentin Castellanos, center, as midfielder Gary Macay-Steven, left, approaches the pair after Castellanos scored a goal during the first half of the team's MLS soccer match against the Columbus Crew, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
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New York City FC defender Ronald Matarrita, right, tries to keep the ball from Columbus Crew midfielder Luis Diaz during the second half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, in New York. NYCFC won 1-0. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
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Columbus Crew forward Jordan Hamilton (5) controls the ball as New York City FC defender Alexander Callens, second from right, recovers from a spill during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, in New York. New York City FC defeated Columbus 1-0. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
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Columbus Crew defender Harrison Afful (25) heads the ball out of the area near the Crew's goal as New York City FC midfielder Alexander Ring (8) defends during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, in New York. New York City FC defeated Columbus 1-0. Columbus Crew SC goalkeeper Elroy Room, second from right, and Columbus midfielder Luis Argudo, right, watch. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
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Columbus Crew defender Harrison Afful (25) kicks the ball down the field during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, in New York. New York City FC defeated Columbus 1-0. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
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Columbus Crew forward Pedro Santos (7) and New York City FC midfielder Valentin Castellanos (11) compete for control of the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, in New York. New York City FC defeated Columbus 1-0. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
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Columbus Crew midfielder Luis Diaz, left, sends New York City FC defender Ronald Matarrita (22) to the ground as Columbus defender Harrison Afful, right, looks on during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, in New York. New York City FC defeated Columbus 1-0. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
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New York City FC defender Maxime Chanot (4) keeps the ball from Columbus Crew midfielder Luis Argudo (2) during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, in New York. New York City FC defeated Columbus 1-0. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
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Columbus Crew forward David Accam (29), left, controls the ball in front of New York City FC midfielder Gary Macay-Steven during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
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New York City FC midfielder Valentin Castellanos sets up to kick a goal during the first half of the team's MLS soccer match against the Columbus Crew, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
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