I often ask myself the question whether the Columbus Crew has the possibility of reaching the MLS Cup Finals and maybe win it. My attitude used to be that the following: “It remains to be seen what will happen in the following games against the New England Revolution and the LA Galaxy”. I have the feeling that the Columbus Crew will defeat the New England Revolution and the LA Galaxy.

 

I also have the feeling that the Columbus Crew may have what it takes to reach the MLS Cup Finals and win it. My belief in a Columbus Crew Victory in the MLS Cup was reinforced by the fact that their record is currently 14-6-5 and the game they played against the New York Red Bulls [whose record is 9-8-8]. The following is my opinion and a personal reflection of what happened when the Columbus Crew played against the New York Red Bulls on the eighteenth of September 2008 at the Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.

 

The New York Red Bulls appeared to be winning after the first goal by Juan Pablo Angel. The Columbus Crew responded with an equalizer by Frankie Hejduk and two more goals by Robbie Rogers and Eddie Gaven. The Columbus Crew was a disciplined team that managed to surprise the New York Red Bulls with their precision at kicking the ball and moving it in different areas. Eddie Gaven was able to score his goal by a direct kick to the goal post to the surprise of the New York Red Bulls Goalkeeper with some help from Frankie Hejduk and Pat Noonan.

 

The New York Red Bulls made many mistakes and missed opportunities to score which the Columbus Crew used to their advantage. It also did not help that Andrew Boyen and Gabriel Cichero received a yellow card for tactical foul followed by another yellow card for Dane Richards for Persistent Infringement. The New York Red Bulls suffered a humiliation when Kevin Goldthwaite received a red card and was ejected from the game for his foul play of a serious nature for kicking Richie Roberts in the calf area. I am of the opinion that Kevin Goldthwaite deserved his red card since he may have intentionally kicked Rogers out of frustration since his team was losing. Maybe the New York Red Bulls could enlist Kevin Goldthwaite in Anger Management Classes.

 

I would like to congratulate the Columbus Crew for a job that was well done and wish them the best in their upcoming game against the New England Revolution and the LA Galaxy.