DeJuan Jones scored his first MLS goal in second-half stoppage time and Jacen Russell-Rowe added an insurance goal seven minutes later to give the Columbus Crew a 4-2 victory over New York City FC on Saturday night.
Columbus Crew celebrates - Columbus Crew on XCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Alexandru Irinel Matan set up the go-ahead goal by heading a failed clearance to the penalty spot for a wide-open Jones. Russell-Rowe sealed it with an easy tap-in after Patrick Schulte's initial save.
Columbus has 48 points from 25 games for its best start to a season in team history. The Crew have only allowed 24 goals.Rossi became the fourth player in Columbus history to produce at least 10 goals and 10 assists in a single season. Rossi joined Cucho Hernández , Lucas Zelarayán , and Ethan Finlay as the only players to do so.Martínez leads NYCFC with 11 goals and three assists in 19 league games this season.
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