Real Salt Lake 1, Crew 0

Real Salt Lake blanks Crew

Associated Press / November 1, 2009

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SANDY, Utah - Robbie Findley scored in the 88th minute to give Real Salt Lake a 1-0 win over the defending MLS Cup champion Columbus Crew yesterday in the first game of the two-game playoff series.

Yura Movsisyan sent a cross toward the right post. Findley rushed to the ball, slid, and threaded it perfectly between Columbus goalkeeper William Hesmer and the post.

The Crew, a two-time Supporters’ Shield winner, are the third straight opponent Salt Lake has held scoreless at Rio Tinto Stadium.

Game 2 will be in Columbus Thursday.