[digg=http://digg.com/soccer/Columbus_Crew_1_Real_Salt_Lake_4_MLS_HQ_Highlights]Robbie Findley scored RSL’s first three goals to help his team to a 4-1 victory against defending MLS Cup champions Columbus Crew on Thursday night.
With RSL up 1-0 courtesy of Findley’s 2nd minute goal, Columbus equalized in the 22nd minute via Jason Garey. RSL responded with Findley goals in the 29th and 62nd before Kyle Beckerman sealed the victory in the 67th.
Columbus Crew (0-2-2) vs. Real Salt Lake (2-1-0)
April 02, 2009 — Rio Tinto Stadium
Columbus Crew — William Hesmer, Jed Zayner (Andy Iro 85), Chad Marshall, Danny O’Rourke, Gino Padula (Steven Lenhart 63), Eddie Gaven, Brian Carroll, Emmanuel Ekpo, Robbie Rogers (Alejandro Moreno 63), Guillermo Barros Schelotto, Jason Garey.
Substitutes Not Used: Cory Elenio, Alex Grendi, Andy Gruenebaum, Duncan Oughton
Real Salt Lake — Nick Rimando, Tony Beltran, Nat Borchers, Jamison Olave, Chris Wingert, Clint Mathis (Ned Grabavoy 75), Kyle Beckerman, Javier Morales (Jean Alexandre 85), Will Johnson, Robbie Findley (Andy Williams 70), Yura Movsisyan.
Substitutes Not Used: Raphael Cox, Luis Miguel Escalada, David Horst, Chris Seitz