COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Crew suffered its first home setback of the season Saturday night, dropping a 1-0 decision to the New England Revolution at Crew Stadium. New England's Kheli Dube netted the game-winning goal in the 89th minute off the rebound of William Hesmer's tremendous save of a Shalrie Joseph penalty kick. The Crew (6-2-1) and Revs (6-3-1) are now tied for first place in the Eastern Conference with 19 points, but the Black & Gold have a game in hand.
NOTES:
• Crew goalkeeper William Hesmer saved his third penalty kick in four attempts on the season.
• Crew midfielder Adam Moffat returned from injury to the 18-man roster, but did not see action.
• The Revs' penalty kick was awarded after Crew defender Ezra Hendrickson was ruled to have tripped Steve Ralston inside the area. Hesmer dove to his left to save it, but Dube knocked in the rebound.
• Columbus is now 4-1-0 at home this season.
• Crew defender Frankie Hejduk has been called in for the U.S. National Team friendly against England at London's Wembley Stadium this Wednesday (May 28). Hejduk departs on Sunday and he will miss the Crew's U.S. Open Cup match against Real Salt Lake this Tuesday (May 27) at Crew Stadium, before rejoining the squad in Los Angeles in time for its next MLS match at Chivas USA Saturday (May 31).
• The Crew and Revs will square off in a Reserve Division match Sunday morning (May 25) at 9:30 a.m. at Crew Stadium. Admission is free.
• The Crew returns to league action next Saturday, May 31, at Chivas USA. The game will be televised live on CSN starting at 10:30 p.m. ET.
