Columbus defeated Chilean power Universidad Catolica 4-1 in an international match played tonight at Crew Stadium.
Crew rookie Knox Cameron paced The Crew with two goals, while newcomer Chris Henderson chipped in three assists on the night.
Crew defender Chad Marshall started off the scoring for The Crew with a goal in the 43rd minute off a Henderson cross. However, Univerisdad Catolica evened the score at 1-1 with an Albert Acevedo goal in first half stoppage time.
Cameron collected his first goal of the night in the 46th minute to put the Crew up 2-1, and added his second goal in the 60th minute. Henderson assisted on both Cameron goals.
Cornell Glen finished up the scoring for the night with a goal in the 74th minute, assisted by Marcus Storey.
Columbus returns to MLS action next Saturday, June 11, vs. the Colorado Rapids at 4:00 p.m. at Crew Stadium. The Crew Reserves take on the Colorado Reserves at 6:30 p.m. following the afternoon game.
Scoring Summary:
CLB - Chad Marshall (Chris Henderson), 43rd minute
CAT - Albert Acevedo (unassisted), 47th+ minute
CLB - Knox Cameron (Chris Henderson), 46th minute
CLB - Knox Cameron (Chris Henderson), 60th minute
CLB - Cornell Glen (Marcus Storey), 74th minute
Universidad Catolica - Paulo Garces, Albert Acevedo, Hans Martinez, Alejandro Gaete (Mauricio Isla, 63), Francisco Pantoja, Pablo Gonzalez (Juan Carajal, 83), Nicolas Nunez, Enzo Cisternas (Alvaro Lara, 45), Cesar Cortes (Braulio Brizuela, 89), Sebastion Rozental, Roberto Gutierrez (Patricio Aguilera, 70).
Columbus Crew - Bill Gaudette (Clint Baumstark, 45), Stephen Herdsman, Robin Fraser (Ryan Kelly, 66), Chad Marshall (Domenic Mediate, 83), Mark Schulte, Marcus Storey, Simon Elliott (Eric Vasquez, 66), Chris Wingert, Chris Henderson (David Testo, 66), Cornell Glen, Knox Cameron (Edson Buddle, 83).
Misconduct Summary:
CAT - Hans Martinez (caution) 56th minute
CAT - Francisco Pantoja (caution) 84th minute
Weather: Sunny and 83 degrees
