Cucho Hernández was not needed and his team beat an MLS giant

The Columbus Crew delivered a dominant performance, securing a resounding 4-0 victory over the New England Revolution in Week 15 of the MLS. The match, played at Lower.com Field, saw Alexandru Matan claim the spotlight with a hat trick.

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Matan opened the scoring in the 13th minute with a powerful strike from the edge of the box. The Romanian midfielder added to his tally in the 18th minute and completed his hat trick just before the hour mark, securing a memorable performance. Dejuan Jones had earlier given Columbus the lead in the fourth minute.

Columbus dominated possession and created numerous scoring opportunities throughout the match. Jacen Russell-Rowe hit the woodwork in the second half, further emphasizing the Crew's dominance.

Diego Rossi also put on a show, humiliating New England defender Dave Romney with a skillful nutmeg in the first half.

The victory solidifies Columbus' position in the Eastern Conference standings. The Crew will now enjoy a week off before their next match. Meanwhile, the Revolution will look to bounce back when they host the New York Red Bulls.

Key takeaways from the match:

• Alexandru Matan's hat trick propelled Columbus to a dominant victory.
• The Crew's attacking play was impressive throughout the match.
• Diego Rossi's skillful display added to the highlights of the game.
• The loss for New England leaves them facing an uphill battle in the Eastern Conference.