Diego Rossi
COL
CF (RW)
Playmaking Forward
Mar 5, 1998 (28)
Right
5'7"
143 lb
Columbus CrewScores in Sunday's win
Rossi scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Atlanta United.
Analysis: Rossi found the back of the net Sunday, a strike just before halftime assisted by Mohamed Farsi which took the 2-0 lead. It marked his sixth goal of the season, two of which have come in the last three matches. He also created two chances for the third time this season. He will now be away from club football for nearly two months due to the World Cup break.
Five crosses Saturday
Rossi generated five crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Philadelphia Union.
Analysis: After coming off the bench for the first time in the Crew's last outing, Rossi returned to the starting XI Saturday. He tied season highs with five crosses and two chances created, a solid creative performance versus a struggling Union side. However, he did not manage to take a single shot in the match, the first time this season he's been shut out. He'll look to bounce back Sunday versus Atlanta United, the final match before the two-month break for the World Cup.
Scores off bench Wednesday
Rossi scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 3-2 defeat versus New York Red Bulls.
Analysis: Rossi was not in the starting XI for the first time this season Wednesday, yet he still made an impact on the match. He subbed onto the pitch in the 60th minute and just four minutes later converted a penalty to tie the match at 2-2. He finished the contest with two shots on target and one chance created in 30 minutes off the bench.
Scores in Wednesday's win
Rossi scored one goal to go with six shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Los Angeles Galaxy.
Analysis: Rossi scored a goal in the 47th minute Wednesday off a Max Arfsten assist, a strike which ultimately secured the win for Columbus. It marked his fifth goal contribution of the season, three of which have come in the last three matches. He took a season-high six shots, but his goal was the only one he put on target. He was subbed off in the 88th minute for Jamal Thiare.
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