Europe: Defender Harrison Afful with an assist in Columbus Crew 3-1 win over FC Cincinnati in MLS

Veteran Ghanaian defender Harrison Afful was influential for his side in their 3-1 away win against FC Cincinnati providing an assist in the process

American forward Gyasi Zardes scored a brace in the 22nd and 33rd minutes respectively before Costa Rican national added the third in the 45th minute mark of the game

Columbus Crew head into the break with a comfortable three goal lead

American midfielder Kekuta Manneh grabbed a consolation for the home team with a minute away from ninety minutes

Afful got the assist for his side’s second and Gyasi Zardes’ second as well in the game but was booked before first half for time wasting

Harrison Afful lasted the entire duration of the game alongside compartriot Jonathan Mensah who was also booked on the 90th minute

Fellow Ghanaian David Accam came off the bench to replace Moroccan midfielder Younnes Mokhtar on the 67th minute of the game

Columbus Crew sits 21st in the table with 30 points after 29 games. They next play at home to Chicago Fire on Saturday August 31

By: Kanyiri Suburu Lucio/@SuburuAbdulai