RSL ends Crew's title defense with 3-2 win in Ohio

Published Nov. 6, 2009 9:11 p.m. ET

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It wasn't always attractive, but it was effective and that's all that mattered to Real Salt Lake coach Jason Kreis.

Javier Morales and Robbie Findley scored first-half goals and Real Salt Lake advanced to its second straight conference final with a 3-2 victory over the defending MLS Cup champion Columbus Crew on Thursday night.