Benteke's Two Goals Lead DC United to Draw with Crew

On Saturday night, Christian Benteke showcased his exceptional skills by scoring two goals for D.C. United in a match against Columbus Crew, resulting in a 2-2 draw. The first goal came in the 30th minute, where Benteke executed a one-touch shot from the center of the area, capitalizing on a pass from Ted Ku-Dipietro. His second goal, which equalized the score at 2-2, occurred in the 81st minute after he redirected a short pass from Gabriel Pirani. This performance marked Benteke's 21st goal of the season, making him the leading scorer in Major League Soccer (MLS). Columbus Crew initially took the lead with goals from Juan “Cucho” Hernández and Jacen Russell-Rowe, who scored in the 54th and 57th minutes, respectively. Hernández's goal was particularly impressive, as he flicked a shot from outside the area into the net. The Crew's strong performance had them unbeaten in four matches prior to this tie. D.C. United's goalkeeper, Alex Bono, made four saves during the match, while Columbus's Patrick Schulte stopped five shots. This match was significant for Benteke, as he became only the third player in D.C. United's history to score at least 20 goals in a single season, joining the ranks of Raúl Díaz Arce and Luciano Emilio. The draw leaves D.C. United with a record of 8 wins, 13 losses, and 10 draws, while Columbus Crew maintains a strong position with 16 wins, 5 losses, and 9 draws in the season.