COUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Crew Reserves suffered a 2-0 defeat to the Chivas USA Reserves on Sunday morning, October 2, at The Crew training facility in Obetz.
The bad luck started early for The Crew when forward Cornell Glen was sent off with a red card in the 19th minute for a violent challenge. The Crew were then forced to play a man down for the rest of the game. </p>
The first half went by scoreless, as The Crew defense stood strong in the disadvantage. Chivas was finally able to break down the defense early in the second half. In the 52nd minute, Chivas forward Rodrigo Lopez volleyed an attempted Crew clearance into the top left corner of the net to notch the winning goal for his team.</p>
Chivas forward Antonio Martinez followed with a goal of his own four minutes later, finishing a pass from Christian Jimenez with a strong left footed shot past keeper Bill Gaudette. </p>
The Crew's frustrations to get any offense started came to an ugly head in the 70th minute. Crew midfielder Eric Vasquez was tackled from behind by Chivas midfielder Milton Blanco, and a brief scuffle resulted. Vasquez received a yellow card for his actions and Blanco was sent off with his second yellow card of the match.</p>
Today's game dropped Columbus to 3-6-1 in the Reserve Division, while Chivas USA improved to 2-8-1. </p>
Chivas USA Reserves (2-8-1) vs. Columbus Crew Reserves (3-6-1)
October 2, 2005 - Crew Training Facility in Obetz
Scoring Summary:
CHV - Rodrigo Lopez (unassisted), 52nd minute
CHV - Antonio Martinez (Christian Jimenez), 56th
Chivas USA - Javier Barragan (Shaun Kalnasy, 46), Jose Retiz, Armando Begines, Victor Arbelaez (Rene Corona, 46), Milton Blanco, Mike Munoz, Christian Jimenez (Carlos Reynoso, 68), Hector Cuadros, Antonio Martinez, Isaac Romo, Rodrigo Lopez
Columbus Crew - Matt Jordan (Bill Gaudette, 46), Domenic Mediate, Derek Smith, Glen Sullivan, Jeff Matteo, David Testo, Stephen Armstrong (Eric Vasquez, 56), Marcus Storey, Jamal Sutton, John Wolyniec (Luis Gallardo, 78), Cornell Glen
Misconduct Summary:
CLB - Cornell Glen (ejection) 19th minute
CHV - Milton Blanco (caution) 63rd minute
CLB - Eric Vasquez (caution) 70th minute
CHV - Milton Blanco (ejection) 70th minute
Attendance: 100; Weather: Sunny and 75 degrees
