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Tapia, Habroune Score Goals, Schulte Has 8 Saves for Crew in 2-0 Win over Cincinnati
Patrick Schulte made eight saves and earned his sixth shutout as Columbus won for the fourth time in five games.
On Sunday, the Columbus Crew beat Cincinnati 2-0, with midfielder Gonzalo Tapia recording a goal and an assist for his fourth win in the last five games.
Unbeaten in five straight matches, the Crew currently lead the Hell is Real rivalry with a 9-3-6 regular-season record against their Ohio rival.
Tapia headed in the opening goal in the 22nd minute, while Taha Habroune doubled the lead in the 54th minute as goalkeeper Patrick Schulte recorded his sixth shutout.
With 35 points, Columbus trails Cincinnati by one point for the final Eastern Conference wild-card spot, while Cincinnati has won just once in its last nine games.
Toronto visits Columbus this Saturday, while Cincinnati hosts D.C. United on Wednesday as both teams pursue playoff positioning in the season's final stretch.
With a lead score, the Chilean striker won 2-0 against his rivals in the state of Ohio. He had last scored in early September, against Colorado Rapids.