Cucho Hernández leads Crew to 3-2 win over Union
- Juan "Cucho" Hernández scored two goals, leading the Columbus Crew to victory.
- The match featured a back-and-forth scoring dynamic, with both teams exchanging goals.
- Columbus Crew's win enhances their position in the league as they prepare for upcoming matches.
In Columbus, Ohio, the Columbus Crew secured a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Union on Saturday night. Juan "Cucho" Hernández was instrumental in the win, scoring a goal in each half, bringing his season total to a career-best 19 goals. Dylan Chambost contributed significantly by providing assists for both of Hernández's goals, marking his first two career assists. The Crew took an early lead in the 4th minute, but the Union equalized shortly after with Nathan Harriel's unassisted goal. Columbus regained the lead before halftime with a goal from defender Mohamed Farsi. The match saw a late surge from the Union, with Jack McGlynn scoring in the 78th minute, but they were unable to find the equalizer. The Crew's goalkeeper, Patrick Schulte, made four saves, while Andrew Blake of the Union recorded seven saves. This victory positions Columbus favorably as they prepare to host the New England Revolution next week, while Philadelphia faces a crucial match against FC Cincinnati to secure a postseason berth.