Columbus Crew midfielder Lucas Zelarrayan (10) plays the ball against NYCFC defender Gudmundur Thorarinsson (20) during an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 22, 2021, in Harrison, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
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HARRISON, N.J. (AP) - Lucas Zelarayán scored two goals, including the winner in stoppage time, and the Columbus Crew rallied to beat New York City FC 2-1 on Saturday night.
Eloy Room had three saves, including a diving stop of a shot by Jesús Medina from near the penalty spot, for Columbus (2-2-2).
Zelarayán blasted a rising free kick that froze goalkeeper Sean Johnson under the crossbar to make it 1-all in the 81st minute. He scored on another free kick - placed perfectly in the top corner of the net - in the fifth minute of injury time
Ismael Tajouri-Shradi side-footed a roller that slipped inside the post to give NYCFC (2-2-2) a 1-0 lead in the 18th minute. ValentÃn Castellanos flipped a pass to Tajouri-Shradi, whose first-timer deflected off defender Josh Williams into the net.
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Columbus Crew goalkeeper Eloy Room (1) makes a save against NYCFC midfielder Ismael Tajouri (17) during an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 22, 2021, in Harrison, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
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NYCFC midfielders Ismael Tajouri (17) and Valentin Castellanos (11) celebrate a goal against the Columbus Crew during an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 22, 2021, in Harrison, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
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NYCFC forward Jesus Medina works the ball against the Columbus Crew during an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 22, 2021, in Harrison,N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
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NYCFC midfielder Ismael Tajouri reacts after scoring a goal against the Columbus Crew during an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 22, 2021, in Harrison, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
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