The Crew fell to the Austin Aztex by a score of 1-0 tonight in its final preseason match before the start of the MLS regular season. Austin scored the match’s lone goal in the 26th minute, and Crew defender Gino Padula was sent off in the 35th minute after drawing a straight red card for a late tackle. William Hesmer kept the Black & Gold in the match with several standout saves, but the Crew was unable to capitalize on its scoring opportunities to overcome the one goal deficit.

The Crew now sets its sights on the 2009 MLS regular season, as it travels to Houston to take on the Dynamo next Saturday, March 21 at 8 p.m. ET on Fox Soccer Channel.

Columbus Crew vs. Austin Aztex
March 14, 2009 - Austin, TX

Scoring Summary:
AUS - Eddie Johnson 26

Crew Lineup:
William Hesmer, Frankie Hejduk, Chad Marshall, Danny O’Rourke, Gino Padula, Eddie Gaven (Jed Zayner 76), Brian Carroll, Emmanuel Ekpo (Kevin Burns 62), Alex Grendi (Cory Elenio 62), Guillermo Barros Schelotto (Steven Lenhart 74), Alejandro Moreno

Tags: 2009 Crew Preseason, Austin Aztex

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