Hand of Schelotto lifts Columbus over United

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06/26/2010 - Columbus, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Guillermo Barros Schelotto set up his match- winner with a handball, sparking the Columbus Crew to a 2-0 victory over D.C. United on Saturday at Crew Stadium in MLS.

Schelotto played the ball down with his right arm in the 57th minute, and then slotted inside the left post from a few yards out.

Eric Brunner added the clinching goal for Columbus three minutes from time, as the Crew returned from the World Cup break with their sixth win of the season.

Columbus (7-2-3) also ended a three-match winless streak. D.C. (3-9-1) had its three-game unbeaten streak snapped.

Columbus had the first decent scoring chance in the 30th minute, but United goalie Troy Perkins saved Emilio Renteria's shot from a tight angle. Renteria also had a long shot sail over the bar.

Chris Pontius followed with two good chances for D.C., the first in the 33rd when he chased down a long pass on the left side of the penalty area, then cut back to open space against Brunner. Pontius wasted the chance when he fired over the bar from 10 yards.

Pontius then had a ball fall to him on the left side of the area following a corner kick, but his close-range effort was saved by Columbus goalkeeper Will Hesmer.

Adam Cristman had another good scoring chance for D.C. in the 38th, but with Hesmer off his line, chipped over the goalie and into the top of the net.

Columbus had a good chance to take the lead early in the second half, but Adam Moffet's shot was saved by Perkins following a scramble in front of the net.

The Crew grabbed the lead 12 minutes into the half after a shot from Renteria found Schelotto on the left side of the six-yard box. With Perkins out of the net, Schelotto played the ball off his right arm to settle the ball, then hit a quick shot inside the post for his fifth goal of the season.

Jordan Graye had a rare second-half chance in the 63rd for United, but was not able to beat Hesmer.

Eddie Gaven forced Perkins into another save in the 73rd, Robbie Rogers curled a shot wide of the upper-right minutes later, and Steven Lenhart followed with a chance that Perkins deflected over the bar from just a few yards out as the Crew pushed for another goal.

Santino Quaranta made a nice run in the 84th and slipped a pass across the box to Pontius, who was just inches away from directing the ball inside the post.

Columbus then sealed the match off a corner kick from Schelotto, when the ball found Brunner on the right post and he tapped in for his first of the season.

Pontius had one last chance to spoil Hesmer's shutout, but his shot was saved by the Columbus goalie in the 90th.

The Crew could have added another goal in extra time but Lenhart's penalty was saved by Perkins, who finished with seven saves.

Hesmer made five saves for his fifth shutout of the season.

Columbus plays its next game on July 3, when it hosts the Chicago Fire. United will try to rebound when it visits the San Jose Earthquakes on July 3.

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Football Betting: Defensive Rookie of the Year Awards

Oddsmakers have released the odds for the 2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award and Seattle Seahawks linebacker Aaron Curry has been made the opening favorite.

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Seattle took Curry with the fourth overall pick in April's NFL draft and plan on inserting him into its starting lineup right away. The Hawks traded linebacker Julian Peterson in the offseason, so Curry is expected to have a significant role in Seattle's defense next year and that's one of the primary reasons he is the favorite to win the NFL ROY Award.

Oddsmakers from online sportsbook MySportsbook.com have made Curry a 5/1 favorite to win this year's NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award. Given that he was the best defensive prospect in this year's draft and how he'll have plenty of opportunities to make plays in '09, Curry offers a ton of value at 5/1.

Another thing working for Curry is the position he plays. A linebacker has won the defensive ROY award six straight times and eight of the last nine years. Jerod Mayo, Patrick Willis, DeMeco Ryans, Shawne Merriman, Jonathan Vilma, Terrell Suggs, Kendrell Bell and Brian Urlacher were the most recent linebackers to take home the award.

Following Curry at 5/1 are Tyson Jackson (Chiefs) at 7/1, James Laurinaitas (Rams) at 8/1, Brian Orakpo (Redskins) at 10/1, Rey Maualuga (Bengals) at 10/1 and Jerry Peria (Falcons) at 10/1.

All the players mentioned above are expected to start for their respective teams, but Jackson and Peria are going to have a tough time being recognized on a national level given they're both defensive linemen. D-linemen rarely put up the numbers that it takes to win an individual award like the ROY.

A couple of players with some value are Clay Matthews (Packers) at 12/1 and Larry English (Chargers) at 15/1. Matthews is expected to start at outside linebacker in Green Bay's new 3-4 defense and could rack up a ton of tackles. English, who was an impressive player at Northern Illinois, is expected to be a situational pass rusher for the Chargers and could rack up a ton of sacks.

For complete odds on the 2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award, see below. And for complete odds for the 2009 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award, click the link provided.

2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award

Robert Ayers (DEN) 12/1

Ron Brace (NE) 25/1

Everette Brown (CAR) 16/1

Darius Butler (NE) 40/1

Patrick Chung (NE) 30/1

Aaron Curry (SEA) 5/1

Brian Cushing (HOU) 12/1

Vontae Davis (MIA) 30/1

Louis Delmas (DET) 30/1

Larry English (SD) 15/1

Evander Hood (PIT) 25/1

Tyson Jackson (KC) 7/1

Malcolm Jenkins (NO) 25/1

Paul Kruger (BAL) 50/1

James Laurinaitas (STL) 8/1

Sen'Derrick Marks (TEN) 20/1

Clay Matthews (GB) 12/1

Aaron Maybin (BUF) 15/1

Rey Maualuga (CIN) 10/1

Roy Miller (TB) 20/1

Michael Mitchell (OAK) 45/1

Fili Moala (IND) 30/1

Brian Orakpo (WAS) 10/1

Jerry Peria (ATL) 10/1

B J Raji (GB) 7/1

Clint Sintim (NYG) 35/1

Alphonso Smith (DEN) 40/1

David Verkune (CLE) 20/1

Jason Williams (DAL) 30/1

Field (Any Other Player) 6/1

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