Crew SC and Toronto FC met for the first of three matches in the 2016 Trillium Cup. The Black & Gold put up a solid performance on defense in the 0-0 draw north of the border. Here’s a breakdown of the action by the numbers.
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Crew SC earned its third straight point on Saturday night after previously drawing with the Montreal Impact (4-4) and Colorado Rapids (1-1). The Black & Gold also earned their third shutout of the season as they recorded three blocks and 19 clearances. They won 40 duels and 16 tackles in a hard-fought draw with Toronto.
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Crew SC fired 15 shots at BMO Field, five of which went on target. Midfielders Justin Meram and Federico Higuain led the charge with four shots each.
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Steve Clark recorded the 17th shutout of his MLS career. The goalkeeper made two saves on Sebastian Giovinco to keep the MLS MVP off the score sheet and secure a valuable road point for the Black & Gold.
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Rodrigo Saravia played 55 minutes at center back after coming on for Gaston Sauro, who exited the match with a left knee injury. It was Saravia's first professional appearance at the position and the rookie delivered a convincing performance next to captain Michael Parkhurst.
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Clark started his 79th regular season match for Crew SC. That ties him with Andy Gruenebaum for third in all-time Columbus goalkeeper starts.
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The Black & Gold played more than 500 passes on Saturday night at an accuracy rate of 83%. Columbus continues to lead the League in that category.
