Chivas USA nip Crew on own goal
An own goal midway through the second half gave Chivas USA the deciding goal as they defeated the Columbus Crew 2-1 at The Home Depot Center on Saturday.
The game-winner came in the 69th minute when Francisco Mendoza knocked a ball toward goal from 22 yards out, taking a deflection along the way off Eddie Gaven inside the penalty area and past Will Hesmer into the back of the net. Ante Razov scored in the first half but Stefani Miglioranzi answered for the visitors.
Nevertheless, the victory puts Chivas in solid standing in the Western Conference. Still unbeaten at home, the Red-and-White are now seven points ahead of Colorado and moved to within six points of second-place FC Dallas. The Crew saw their six-match unbeaten streak come to an end.