Columbus Crew SC 2:1 Cincinnati — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Roman Celentano made eight saves but still ended on the losing side as Columbus Crew came from behind to beat FC Cincinnati 2-1 in MLS. The result keeps Columbus in the playoff hunt while leaving Cincinnati to rue a first half they largely controlled before it unravelled.

FC Cincinnati took a ninth-minute lead when Kévin Denkey finished from Evander's assist, but Columbus struck twice in four first-half minutes to turn the match on its head — Jamal Thiaré equalised from Dylan Chambost's pass on 41, and Dániel Gazdag lashed home unassisted on the stroke of half-time. Cincinnati's task grew harder when Gerardo Valenzuela was sent off in the 90th minute for a second yellow, joining Matthew Miazga who had been booked earlier.

Despite losing, FC Cincinnati edged the second-half possession at 55% and matched Columbus with 11 shots, but the Crew created the clearer chances with 2.29 xG to Cincinnati's 0.80 and controlled the first half territorially at 61% possession. Roman Celentano was the standout with an 8.6 rating as goalkeeper, keeping his side in it with a string of saves. CheckLive's model rated FC Cincinnati the stronger side but the result went the other way, confirming the prediction incorrect as Columbus proved more clinical in the key moments.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati?

Columbus Crew 2-1 FC Cincinnati (MLS).

Who scored?

Kévin Denkey (9', assist Evander) for FC Cincinnati; Jamal Thiaré (41', assist Dylan Chambost) for Columbus Crew; Dániel Gazdag (45') for Columbus Crew.

Was Columbus Crew's win deserved?

It was close — an evenly matched game.

Were there any red cards in Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati?

Yes — sent off: Gerardo Valenzuela (FC Cincinnati, 90').

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