Crew Gutted by Loss to Kansas City

By Derrick Smith

COLUMBUS, OH - July 14, 2010 - On a day that began with such hope and promise, many of the Black and Gold faithful left Crew Stadium in silence. Not even the Buck-A-Brat and $1 dollar drafts could cheer them up after seeing the Crew lose 1-0 to the lowly Kansas City Wizards. With just 12 points taken in the first half of the season, the Wizards grinded out the victory for a much needed three points.

Rookie Teal Bunbury scored his first MLS goal with a well placed shot through the legs of Crew keeper William Hesmer. Bunbury, who went to college in nearby Akron, Ohio, ran to the Nordecke and sarcastically saluted the crowd in celebration of his 16th minute goal.

The Crew did put up a fight however, but every chance was swallowed up by Wizards keeper Jimmy Nielsen. At least 3 times, Nielsen saved sure goals from the Crew attackers. After the game, Nielsen and the rest of the Wizards locker room were in good spirits, looking forward to their next game against the Colorado Rapids.

Tidbits:

-- As Crew keeper William Hesmer left the field, he said to the fans that they (The Crew) will win on Saturday against the Red Bulls.

-- 11,000 + fans did make it out to Crew Stadium, disappointing given all of the promotions (or lack thereof) for this game.

-- OT Yanez (aka Othanieal Yanez) has got to be one of the nicest guys that you probably don't know. Here's to hoping the kid gets in a match later this year.

-- Le'andre Griffit was once again left off the 18 man roster for the game. Let's hope he doesn't go down the road of Sergio Herrera.

-- Once Lenhart and Rentereia were subbed into the game around the 65th minute, the game opened up. Will Coach Warzycha look to start on of the two on saturday against the Red Bulls?

-- Check that, Lenhart could have a possible broken nose given out (accidentally) by his own brother-in-law. In the waning moments the two collided as Adam Moffat connected on a cross putting a shot on goal and his bro in the hands of Paco and the rest of the training staff.

-- The Crew played well, but Jimmy Nielsen was just that much better. I would say he was so hot he was smoking.

-- No matter how good a World Cup match looks on TV, nothing beats walking into Crew Stadium and seeing the hometown team live and in person. Wherever you may be reading this article, be sure to catch your local side's match every once in a while, even if it's a PDL or USL club.

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