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'Disappointing': Columbus Crew rallies for comeback Hell is Real win over FC Cincinnati
An all-too-familiar feeling surrounded a stunned sellout crowd of 25,513 fans at TQL Stadium on July 12. It was 19 months ago, in the same venue, when FC Cincinnati coughed up a 2-0 lead in an eventual heartbreaking, season-ending loss to the Columbus Crew in the Eastern Conference finals. The 18th edition of the Hell is Real derby played out in the same fashion as a pair of FC Cincinnati goals in the opening five minutes of the match were not enough as Columbus followed with four unanswered goals to complete the comeback. "Disappointing," FC Cincinnati head coach Pat Noonan somberly said in his post-game press conference. "We all are. It's a tough night. We gotta own it and move on from it." Sure, a trip to the MLS Cup final was not on the line, but it was still one of the most marquee Hell is Real matchups in rivalry history between two Supporters Shield contenders which have been the best clubs in the MLS from a points perspective over the last three seasons. It was a monster missed opportunity for FC Cincinnati to take four of six points from its in-state rival for the second consecutive year and it's a defeat that knocks the Orange & Blue out of sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference. Early goals not enough for FC Cincinnati in Hell is Real loss It felt worth the 56-minute weather delay for the majority of the sellout crowd when FC Cincinnati gave them early fireworks. In the opening minute, FC Cincinnati midfielder Pavel Bucha delivered an emphatic icebreaker by squaring up a cross from centre back Lukas Engel that made the home venue erupt. Bucha's 39th-second tally was the fourth-fastest goal in club history, according to FC Cincinnati communications. Just a few moments later, it was bedlam in the west end as All-Star midfielder and MLS MVP candidate Evander notched his sixth goal in the last four games to give FC Cincinnati a 2-0 lead less than five minutes into the match. Those two goals wouldn't hold up as FC Cincinnati's offense stalled and Columbus notched a shutout over the final 90 minutes. There were several close calls as the hosts had a 14-11 shot advantage in a match where possession was nearly split 50/50. However, FC Cincinnati couldn't add to its lead in the first half with missed opportunities in transition. "The passes, I thought we rushed some plays ... We couldn't take care of the ball in long stretches," Noonan said. "We could've scored two or three more goals after the 2-0 lead. They found their rhythm in the first half." Columbus Crew score 4 unanswered goals in comeback Hell is Real win The visitors found their rhythm in the first half as quickly as FC Cincinnati had jumped to an early two-goal advantage. In the 42nd minute, Ibrahim Aliyu's crosser was met by the right foot of Columbus leading scorer Diego Rossi, who cut FC Cincinnati's lead in half with a top-shelf shot. Less than five minutes later, Columbus midfielder Max Arfsten looped a one-hopper past diving FC Cincinnati goalie Roman Celentano to tie it 2-2 going into the break. A stunned FC Cincinnati side could never recover the momentum. "There was excitement. The crowd was into it. It's easy to lose focus. We maybe got away from how we prepared," Noonan said. In the second half, FC Cincinnati's Miles Robinson, making his first appearance with the club since May after Gold Cup duties, tried to clear an entry pass from Columbus but it resulted in an untimely own goal that gave the Crew the lead for good. While FC Cincinnati's offense was still stuck in mud, Columbus eventually delivered the dagger in extra time when Taha Habroune finished a breakaway with his first goal of the season. What's next for FC Cincinnati? Winners of five consecutive matches, FC Cincinnati now ends a three-game homestand when Inter Miami CF, led by Lionel Messi, visits TQL Stadium on July 16. Messi scored multiple goals for the fifth consecutive game in Miami's 2-1 win over Nashville on Saturday. "Put the disappointment behind us," Noonan said of his message to the club with the quick turnaround to Miami. "Like all games, we'll see how we let this get away from us." This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Replay: Columbus rallies to stun FC Cincinnati in Hell is Real derby
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13-07-2025
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Columbus Crew defeat FC Cincinnati on the road in Hell is Real rivalry match: Replay
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability are subject to change. CINCINNATI - The Crew (11-3-8) came back from a two-goal deficit to defeat FC Cincinnati (13-6-3) 4-2 in their first Hell is Real victory since the 2023 MLS Cup Eastern Conference final. An own goal from Cincinnati defender Miles Robinson secured the Crew's victory in the 59th minute, which marked a remarkable turnaround given that the Crew had conceded two goals in the opening five minutes. Advertisement In less than 60 seconds, midfielder Pavel Bucha recorded Cincinnati's first goal, which was followed by midfielder Evander da Silva Ferreira scoring off a shot outside the Crew's box four minutes later. Rossi found Columbus' first goal in the 42nd minute, connecting on a shot from the top of Cincinnati's box. Jul 12, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Columbus Crew forward Max Arfsten (27) high fives forward Diego Rossi (10) after scoring a goal against FC Cincinnati in the first half at TQL Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images With the first half already in stoppage time, Arfsten added the second goal after finding his way around Cincinnati defender DeAndre Yedlin. This was Arfsten's first game back from representing the United States men's national team at the Gold Cup. Midfielder Taha Habroune iced the Crew's victory in the third minute of second-half stoppage time, scoring his first career MLS goal. Advertisement The Crew kicked off against Cincinnati nearly an hour late following a weather delay at TQL Stadium. (90+3) Taha Habroune scores first MLS goal vs FC Cincinnati Crew midfielder Taha Habroune scored his first MLS goal to extend Columbus' lead by two goals in the final minutes of the game. Score: Crew 4-2 (86') FC Cincinnati defender Miles Robinson charged with yellow card vs Columbus Crew Cincinnati defender Miles Robinson earned a yellow card for a foul against Crew midfielder Daniel Gazdag. Score: Crew 3-2 (83') Diego Rossi's shot goes far left of FC Cincinnati goal Forward Diego Rossi had the chance to extend the Crew's lead to two goals with a shot inside Cincinnati's box, but sent the ball too far left, past the goalpost and out of play. Advertisement Score: Crew 3-2 (78') Jacen Russell-Rowe given yellow card, substituted out for Columbus Crew After recording a yellow-card foul against Cincinnati defender Matt Miazga, Crew forward Jacen Russell-Rowe went down with a lower-body injury. Russell-Rowe was helped up by medical staff and walked off the field on his own accord when being substituted out for Taha Habroune. Score: Crew 3-2 (68') Columbus Crew midfielder Daniel Gazdag shown yellow card Crew midfielder Daniel Gazdag was given a yellow card for fouling midfielder DeAndre Yedlin. It marks the Crew's second yellow card after midfielder Dylan Chambost received one in the 53rd minute. Advertisement Score: Crew 3-2 (59') Columbus Crew pull ahead on FC Cincinnati own goal The Crew have taken their first lead of the game after an own goal from Cincinnati defender Miles Robinson. Crew forward Ibrahim Aliyu launched a shot from outside Cincinnati's box, and while attempting to clear the shot out of play, Robinson kicked the ball past goalkeeper Roman Celentano. Score: Crew 3-2 (58') Columbus Crew make first substitution vs FC Cincinnati With the first substitution of the game, the Crew replace midfielder Dylan Chambost with Amar Sejdic. Score: 2-2 Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati first-half stats Possession rate: Crew (51.9%), Cincinnati (48.1%) Advertisement Shots: Crew (7), Cincinnati (8) Shots on goal: Crew (2), Cincinnati (3) Goalkeeper saves: Crew (1), Cincinnati (0) Fouls: Crew (8), Cincinnati (3) Corners: Crew (8), Cincinnati (5) Jul 12, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; FC Cincinnati goalkeeper Roman Celentano (18) makes a save against the Columbus Crew in the first half at TQL Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images (45+3') Columbus Crew even score vs FC Cincinnati before halftime After going down 2-0 early in the half, the Crew have evened the score against Cincinnati with a goal from midfielder Max Arfsten. Arfsten received a pass at the top of Cincinnati's box from midfielder Dylan Chambost and, after working his way around midfielder DeAndre Yedlin, launched a shot that went to the right of goalkeeper Roman Celentano. Score: 2-2 Advertisement (45') FC Cincinnati midfielder Pavel Bucha shown yellow card vs Columbus Crew Following a foul, Cincinnati midfielder Pavel Bucha was given a yellow card, marking Cincinnati's second of the game. Score: Cincinnati 2-1 (42') Diego Rossi cuts Columbus Crew deficit vs FC Cincinnati in half Off a pass from forward Ibrahim Aliyu, forward Diego Rossi found the Crew's first goal of the game from the top of Cincinnati's box, cutting Columbus' deficit in half. Score: Cincinnati 2-1 (31') Columbus Crew Patrick Schulte records first save vs FC Cincinnati Crew goalkeeper Patrick Schulte kept Cincinnati's lead from extending with a two-handed save on a shot from forward Kei Kamara on the right side of the Crew's box. Advertisement Score: Cincinnati 2-0 (18') FC Cincinnati midfielder Brian Anunga given yellow card Cincinnati midfielder Brian Anungu was given the first yellow card of the game for a foul against Crew forward Diego Rossi. (5') FC Cincinnati adds another early goal, Columbus Crew fall behind by 2 goals Just four minutes after scoring in the opening minute of play, Cincinnati extends its lead over the Crew with a goal from midfielder Evander da Silva Ferreira. From outside the Crew's box, Evander gained possession of the ball and launched a shot that landed in the left corner of the goal. Score: Cincinnati 2-0 Advertisement (1') FC Cincinnati takes 1-0 lead vs Columbus Crew Midfielder Pavel Bucha gives Cincinnati an early lead against the Crew, scoring from the center of Columbus' box. Bucha was sent a cross pass from midfielder Lukas Engel to set up the scoring play. Score: Cincinnati 1-0 Who are the referees for Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati? Here are the officials for the Crew vs Cincinnati: Referee: Alexis Da Silva Assistant Referee 1: Cory Richardson Assistant Referee 2: Ryan Graves Fourth Official: Jeremy Scheer VAR: Kevin Scott Assistant VAR: Robert Schaap Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati kickoff time confirmed The Crew will kick off against Cincinnati at 8:36 p.m. following a weather delay at TQL Stadium. Patrick Schulte, Max Arfsten returns for Columbus Crew The Crew have Patrick Schulte in the starting lineup for the first time in over a month with the goalkeeper making his return from an oblique injury he suffered prior to the Charlotte game on May 24. Midfielder Max Arfsten is also back in the lineup after his stint with the United States men's national team at the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Advertisement Midfielder Mo Farsi is missing from the gameday lineup, despite there being no mention on the availability report about Farsi possibly being unavailable. FC Cincinnati starting lineup vs Columbus Crew Here is the starting 11 for Cincinnati vs Columbus: GK: Roman Celentano DF: Lukas Engel DF: Matt Miazga DF: Miles Robinson MF: Brian Anunga MF: Pavel Bucha MF: Evander da Silva Ferreira MF: Luca Orellano MF: DeAndre Yedlin FW: Kevin Denkey FW: Kei Kamara Columbus Crew starting lineup vs FC Cincinnati Here is the starting 11 for Columbus vs Cincinnati: GK: Patrick Schulte DF: Yevhen Cheberko DF: Steven Moreira DF: Sean Zawadzki MF: Max Arfsten MF: Dylan Chambost MF: Daniel Gazdag MF: Darlington Nagbe FW: Ibrahim Aliyu FW: Diego Rossi FW: Jacen Russell-Rowe Thunderstorm warning at TQL Stadium causes delay Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati kickoff A thunderstorm warning is in effect at TQL Stadium, delaying kickoff for the Crew's matchup against Cincinnati. There is no update on when the game will start. Where do Columbus Crew, FC Cincinnati rank in Eastern Conference standings? The Crew are in fourth in the Eastern Conference, with FC Cincinnati sitting at the top of the Eastern Conference standings. Advertisement Here are the top five teams in the MLS Eastern Conference: FC Cincinnati (13-5-3: 42 points) Nashville SC (12-4-5: 41 points) Philadelphia Union (12-5-4: 40 points) Columbus Crew (10-3-8: 38 points) Inter Miami (10-3-5: 35 points) Crew forward Diego Rossi celebrates a penalty kick goal against FC Cincinnati on May 17. The game ended in a 1-1 draw. How to listen to Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati radio broadcast The Crew vs. Cincinnati English-speaking radio broadcast will be on Alt 105.7 FM and available via the iHeartRadio app. Columbus' regular radio broadcaster Chris Doran will be on the call. The Spanish radio broadcast can be found on La Grande 103.1 FM and the La Grande radio app, with Juan Valladares doing play-by-play. Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati streaming information The Crew-Cincinnati match will be streaming on Apple TV, with a required MLS Season Pass subscription. Here are the broadcast teams for tonight: Advertisement English broadcast: Keith Costigan (play-by-play), Maurice Edu (analyst) Spanish broadcast: Alejandro Figueredo (play-by-play), Tony Cherchi (analyst) When does Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati kick off? Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. July 12 at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. bmackay@ @brimackay15 Get more Columbus Crew content by listening to our podcast This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Columbus Crew defeat FC Cincinnati in Hell is Real: Replay
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13-07-2025
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Columbus Crew overcome 2-goal deficit, defeat FC Cincinnati in Hell is Real: Takeaways
CINCINNATI - When the Crew went down 2-0 in the first five minutes of their Hell is Real matchup against FC Cincinnati, coach Wilfried Nancy was confident the game was far from being a lost cause. "I want to stay humble, but I knew that we were still in the game if we scored," Nancy said. "I felt it in the middle of the first half, and again in the locker room in the way we were calm, composed and tried to be precise and concise. They did the job because they play for their teammates." Advertisement Scoring four unanswered goals, the Crew defeated Cincinnati 4-2 at TQL Stadium on July 12. It took until the 42-minute mark for the Crew to find their way onto the scoresheet with a goal from forward Diego Rossi, his team-leading 11th of the regular season. Replay: Columbus Crew defeat FC Cincinnati on the road in Hell is Real rivalry match Midfielder Max Arfsten, in his first game back with Columbus since his stint with the United States men's national team, fully swung the momentum in the Crew's favor by evening the score three minutes into first-half stoppage time. The Crew came out of halftime eager to find the tie-breaking goal, which showed in the shot forward Ibrahim Aliyu took from a few feet outside Cincinnati's box. Jul 12, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Columbus Crew forward Diego Rossi (10) celebrates after the victory over FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images Inside the box, Cincinnati defender Miles Robinson attempted to clear Aliyu's shot out of play, but instead kicked the ball past goalkeeper Roman Celentano for an own goal. Advertisement "This is so difficult to cross like this between the goalkeeper and the defender when he's running back towards his goal," Nancy said. "Well done by Ibra (Aliyu), this is good for him because he didn't start well the game, but he was able to come back." Columbus landed a final blow in the third minute of second-half stoppage time with midfielder Taha Habroune scoring his first-career MLS goal. The victory was the Crew's first over Cincinnati since the 2023 MLS Cup Eastern Conference final. It also marked the third time in their last five games that they have defeated the team at the top of the MLS standings. "This one was difficult because we went 2-0 down in five minutes," Arfsten said. "Obviously, nobody plans for that or wants that. But once again, like I've said it all year, I feel like this is the resilience this group has. ... I think it's a testament to this group and all the guys on our team and how we're able to bounce back. So, I'm proud of our guys, and there's obviously things to learn from." Advertisement What went wrong for Columbus Crew in opening 5 minutes vs FC Cincinnati Nancy looked away from the game for two seconds to grab his water bottle. When his eyes went back to the field, he saw the consequence of what he referred to as the Crew's "horrendous" kickoff execution. "We gave up possession on the right side," Arfsten said. "And then, they did well to kind of just counter and cut back. And the guy was free and made a good finish." Jul 12, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Fans celebrate after FC Cincinnati midfielder Evander (10) scores a goal against the Columbus Crew in the first half at TQL Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images Midfielder Pavel Bucha was credited with the goal, scoring off a cross pass from defender Lukas Engel. Cincinnati remained aggressive on the Crew's side of the field following Bucha's goal, displaying no hesitation in the attack. When Robinson took a shot that deflected off Crew defender Yevhen Cheberko, midfielder Evander Da Silva Ferreira capitalized with a long shot for Cincinnati's second goal. Advertisement "Evander with the volley was outstanding," Nancy said. "We know that he's able to do that. (Cincinnati) had everything in five minutes. ... It was not a good start, I cannot explain." Columbus-native Taha Habroune records first goal vs inner-state rival By the time Habroune entered the game in the 78th minute, the Crew had already secured a 3-2 advantage, and the 19-year-old knew his job was to do anything necessary to keep Columbus in front. Jul 12, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; FC Cincinnati defender Alvas Powell (2) dribbles against Columbus Crew midfielder Taha Habroune (16) in the second half at TQL Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images A prime opportunity came when Habroune beat several Cincinnati players to a loose ball. He then outran Celentano and sent his shot into the bottom-left corner of the net. Advertisement "It couldn't have been a better first goal," Habroune said. "Growing up in Columbus, I always went to the games, and I know how big the rivalry is. So, it means a lot to me to seal the game for us." The Crew go back on the road to face Nashville SC on July 17 at 7:30 p.m. bmackay@ @brimackay15 Get more Columbus Crew content by listening to our podcast This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Columbus Crew comeback, defeat Cincinnati in Hell is Real: Takeaways
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17-05-2025
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Hell is Real: What channel is Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati on tonight?
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability subject to change. Wilfred Nancy said there no bad blood between himself and FC Cincinnati coach Pat Noonan ahead of their clash in the first Hell is Real match of 2025. During the offseason, Noonan made waves in an Apple TV+ docuseries episode of "Onside." The episode focused on the Hell is Real rivalry and included a comment from Noonan that was perceived as a jab toward Nancy's coaching style. Advertisement "When we go down the road of philosophy and culture, it's a little bit cringe at times for me,' Noonan said. "You hear and see coaches that just want to sound really smart. ... Maybe it's because I don't have the vocabulary where I can use these crazy, made-up words to sound really smart." Noonan did an interview with The Athletic following the release of the episode claiming that quote was taken out of context, and was not directed at Nancy. Crew coach Wilfried Nancy, seen here in April, often talks about the philosophy of his coaching style, while Cincinnati's Pat Noonan says that would make him cringe. Nancy, on the other hand, says he has not watch the docuseries episode. "There is nothing but respect, I have for him," Nancy said. "And I can say that this is the same also towards me. ... So, this is no problem." Advertisement Here's how to watch the Crew vs Cincinnati tonight. What channel is Columbus Crew vs CF Cincinnati, plus livestream info Channel: Fox Sports 1, Fox Deportes Live stream: Apple TV, Apple TV+ Date/Time: May 17, 7:15 p.m. The Crew vs. FC Cincinnati will be featured on cable television via FS1, with a Spanish broadcast option on Fox Deportes. Hell is Real: What to know about the Columbus Crew-FC Cincinnati MLS rivalry The game will also be streamed on Apple TV with an MLS Season Pass subscription. Apple TV+ subscribers can watch the matchup without an MLS Season Pass subscription. Who are the broadcast teams for Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati? FS1 broadcast: Joe Malfa (play-by-play), Tony Meola (analyst) Apple TV broadcast (English): Keith Costigan (play-by-play), Maurice Edu (analyst) Apple TV broadcast (Spanish): Pablo Ramirez (play-by-play), Jesus Bracamontes (analyst) What station is Columbus Crew vs CF Cincinnati radio broadcast? The radio broadcast of Crew vs Cincinnati will be available on 105.7 FM and the iHeartRadio app with Chris Doran on the call. The Spanish radio broadcast, featuring Juan Valladares, will be available via 103.1 FM La Mega. Advertisement BLACK & GOLD: Sign up for our weekly Columbus Crew newsletter Columbus Crew recent results May 14: at CF Montreal (D, 1-1) May 10: at Philadelphia Union (D, 2-2) May 3: vs Charlotte FC (W, 4-2) April 26: vs San Jose Earthquakes (W, 2-1) April 19: vs Inter Miami (L, 1-0) Columbus Crew upcoming schedule May 24: at Charlotte FC May 28: vs Nashville SC May 31: at Inter Miami June 14: vs Vancouver Whitecaps June 25: vs Atlanta United bmackay@ @brimackay15 Get more Columbus Crew content by listening to our podcast This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati: How to watch, stream live
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17-05-2025
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Coming up: Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati in Hell is Real MLS rivalry match
The intensity is high for the first Hell is Real matchup of the season. The Crew (7-1-5) are entering two spots behind first-place FC Cincinnati (9-3-1). In addition, Columbus failed to record a victory over Cincinnati in 2024. Advertisement However, Wilfried Nancy still feels Columbus and Cincinnati are on an even playing field. "My team will never be an underdog," Nancy said. "It's a game. Let's start the game, and we will see. But imagine me as a coach saying, 'Guys, they spend more money than us, they have new players. So, if we can do well, it will be enough.' No, we'll just play." Follow along for live updates from the Crew vs Cincinnati in Hell is Real. Where do Columbus Crew, FC Cincinnati rank in Eastern Conference standings? As of Saturday morning, the Crew were ranked third in the Eastern Conference, while the Cincinnati is at the top of the conference. Advertisement Here are the top five teams in the MLS Eastern Conference: FC Cincinnati (9-3-1: 28 points) Philadelphia Union (8-3-2: 26 points) Columbus Crew (7-1-5: 26 points) Nashville SC (7-4-2: 23 points) Inter Miami (6-2-4: 22 points) How to listen to Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati radio broadcast The Crew vs. Cincinnati English-speaking radio broadcast will be on Alt 105.7 FM and available via the iHeartRadio app. Columbus' regular radio broadcaster Chris Doran will be on the call. The Spanish radio broadcast can be found on La Grande 103.1 FM and the La Grande radio app with Juan Valladares doing play-by-play. Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati channel, streaming information The Crew-Cincinnati match will be broadcasted on Fox Sports 1, as well as streamed on Apple TV with a required MLS Season Pass subscription. Subscribers of Apple TV+ can watch the game without MLS Season Pass. Here are the broadcast teams for tonight: Advertisement Fox Sports 1 (English broadcast): Joe Malfa (play-by-play), Tony Meola (analyst) Apple TV (English broadcast): Keith Costigan (play-by-play), Maurice Edu (analyst) Apple TV (Spanish broadcast): Pablo Ramirez (play-by-play), Jesus Bracamontes (analyst) When does Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati kick off? Kickoff: 7:15 p.m. May 17 at Field. bmackay@ @brimackay15 Get more Columbus Crew content by listening to our podcast This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati: Live Hell is Real MLS match updates
