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Columbus Crew 2:1 FC Cincinnati — Match Report

Gary RedknappGary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT
Columbus Crew came from behind to beat FC Cincinnati 2-1 in MLS action. Kévin Denkey put the visitors ahead early, but two goals in four minutes before half-time turned the match around for the hosts.
Denkey struck in the 9th minute with Evander providing the assist. Jamal Thiaré levelled for Columbus in the 41st minute, set up by Dylan Chambost, and Dániel Gazdag put the Crew ahead just before the break in the 45th minute.
The stats show Columbus had the better of the chances, creating 2.29 expected goals to Cincinnati's 0.80, and had 53% possession. Late on, Gerardo Valenzuela was sent off for the visitors in the 90th minute.
Questions & Answers

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').

Head to Head meetings Columbus Crew - FC Cincinnati

  • Matches21
  • The biggest draw2-2
  • The most effective match4-2
Columbus Crew logo

Columbus Crew

FC Cincinnati logo

FC Cincinnati

  • 10

    Victories

  • 6

    Draws

  • 5

    Victories

Victories

Home team logo

10

5

Away team logo

Scored goals

Home team logo

43

25

Away team logo

Average per game

Home team logo

2.05

1.19

Away team logo

The biggest victory

Home team logo

4-0

1-2

Away team logo
Columbus Crew

Columbus Crew

FC Cincinnati

FC Cincinnati

Columbus Crew - FC Cincinnati Best statistical picks

  • Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5

  • Recent form favours 2 to win

  • X2 hasn't lost in 4 of the last matches

  • Columbus Crew opened the score in 4 of the last 5 matches

  • Corners over the last 10 matches favour Over 9.5

  • Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 9.5

  • Cards over the last 10 matches favour Under 4.5

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