SOC: Toronto FC 1, Columbus 1 (tie)

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 28 (UPI) -- An unfortunate own goal by Gino Padula in the 85th minute Saturday helped the Columbus Crew record a 1-1 MLS tie with Toronto FC.

The tie gave both clubs one point in the Eastern Conference standings.

The Crew held a 1-0 advantage before Padula's late mistake kept the reigning MLS Cup champions (0

The Reds (1

Reigning MVP Guillermo Barros Schelotto of Columbus converted a penalty kick in the 30th minute, his second goal in as many games.

Later, off-season acquisition Dwayne De Rosario pressured Columbus and was rewarded when Padula booted the ball into his own goal.