COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Crew participated in Reserve Division competition on Sunday, finishing in a 1-1 tie with Chivas USA. The tie brings the Columbus reserve squad's record to 1-1-1 on the season.
Columbus would take command of the match early in the proceedings as Chad Marshall found the back of the net in his first game in the lineup since suffering a concussion in the preseason. The tally came on a Ricardo Virtuoso corner kick in the 15th minute as Marshall buried a header to give the Crew the early lead.
The match would head into the half with Columbus maintaining its 1-0 lead, but Chivas USA would respond early in the second half as Rodrigo Lopez's free kick from the right side of the area was sent home by Carlos Borja in the 49th minute.
Neither side was able to gain the final advantage in the remaining time of the second half and had to settle for the 1-1 tie. The Crew Reserves return to action next Sunday, May 20, as they travel to New York to take on the New York Red Bulls Reserve squad.
Columbus Crew vs. Chivas USA (Reserve Division)
May 13, 2007 - Obetz Training Facility (Obetz, OH)
Scoring Summary
CLB - Chad Marshall (Ricardo Virtuoso) 15th minute
CHV - Carlos Borja (Rodrigo Lopez) 49th minute
Columbus Crew - Bill Gaudette, Brandon Moss, Chad Marshall (Jed Zayner 66), Ryan Junge, Tim Ward (Ryan Martin 76), Robbie Rogers, Danny Szetela (John Krause 54), Duncan Oughton, Ricardo Virtuoso (Jason Garey 46), Brad Evans, Kei Kamara (Aaron Chandler 66)
Substitutes Not Used: Andy Gruenebaum
Chivas USA - Preston Burpo, Jorge Barrera (Bobby Burling 56), Desmond Brooks, Jason Hernandez, Orlando Perez, Erasmo Solorzano (Rene Corona 52), Carlos Borja, Rodrigo Lopez, Eder Robles, Anthony Hamilton, Matt Taylor
Substitutes Not Used: Sam Reynolds
Misconduct Summary
CHV - Rodrigo Lopez (caution) 30th minute
CLB - Duncan Oughton (caution) 47th minute
CHV - Rene Corona (caution) 73rd minute
CHV-Desmond Brooks (caution) 84th minute
