Montreal’s Evan Bush makes one save, Impact and Crew play to scoreless draw

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Columbus goalkeeper Steve Clark had three saves, Montreal’s Evan Bush made one, and the Crew and Impact played to a scoreless draw Saturday night.

It was Clark’s fourth shutout of the season and Bush’s third. Neither goalkeeper needed to make a save after halftime.

“I’m pleased with our defensive organization,” said Montreal head coach Mauro Biello. “We didn’t concede. We’re unbeaten this year against Columbus, and we just took a point on the road. It was important not to give anything away to the opposition. This is a good result for us.”

The Crew (3-5-6) had 61.6 per cent possession and attempted 12 shots to Montreal’s eight. It was the Impact’s first MLS clean sheet since a 2-0 win against Columbus on April 9.

“We were good, very composed defensively,” said Montreal’s Dominic Oduro. “Coming here and getting a point is good. We adjusted to Columbus’ style of play well. Everybody was in sync, which is really positive.”

Didier Drogba left the field with an injured wrist in the 59th minute, but returned moments later for the Impact (5-4-5).

— With files from The Canadian Press