FC Cincinnati 1-0 Columbus Crew
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FC Cincinnati won: FC Cincinnati 1-0 Columbus Crew in the MLS (Round 1) on Mon, 27 Oct 2025 at TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio. FC Cincinnati goals: Kevin Denkey 78'. Expected goals: 1.25-0.62. Possession: 50-50. Player of the match: Roman Celentano (8.2).
Match report
FC Cincinnati beat Columbus Crew 1-0
FC Cincinnati edged Columbus Crew 1-0 at TQL Stadium on Monday 27 October in MLS.
Kevin Denkey put FC Cincinnati ahead on 78' (1-0).
FC Cincinnati had 50% of the ball, shots were 12-6 (6-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.25-0.62.
Roman Celentano (FC Cincinnati) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 23,371. Referee: Rubiel Vazquez.
Match stats
| FC Cincinnati | Columbus Crew | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 50 | 50 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.25 | 0.62 |
| Total shots | 12 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 25 | 13 |
| Big chances | 3 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 408 (84%) | 417 (85%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 2 |
| Total shots | 12 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 6 |
Lineups
FC Cincinnati (3-4-1-2): Roman Celentano, Nick Hagglund, Miles Robinson, Teenage Lingani Hadebe, Ender Echenique, Pavel Bucha, Samuel Gidi, Yuya Kubo, Evander Ferreira, Kevin Denkey, Brenner da Silva
Columbus Crew (3-4-3): Patrick Schulte, Steven Moreira, Sean Zawadzki, Malte Amundsen, Marcelo Herrera, Dylan Chambost, Darlington Nagbe, Max Arfsten, Hugo Picard, Diego Rossi, Lassi Lappalainen
Key events
- 19' · Yellow card · Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew)
- 29' · Yellow card · Evander Ferreira (FC Cincinnati)
- 55' · Yellow card · Yuya Kubo (FC Cincinnati)
- 61' · Substitution · Daniel Gazdag for Lassi Lappalainen (Columbus Crew)
- 70' · Substitution · Alvas Elvis Powell for Yuya Kubo (FC Cincinnati)
- 75' · Substitution · Taha Habroune for Dylan Chambost (Columbus Crew)
- 76' · Substitution · Jacen Russell-Rowe for Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew)
- 78' · Goal · Kevin Denkey (FC Cincinnati)
- 82' · Substitution · Obinna Nwobodo for Ender Echenique (FC Cincinnati)
- 89' · Substitution · Ibrahim Aliyu for Marcelo Herrera (Columbus Crew)
- 89' · Substitution · Evgen Cheberko for Malte Amundsen (Columbus Crew)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Gilberto Flores for Nick Hagglund (FC Cincinnati)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Kei Ansu Kamara for Brenner da Silva (FC Cincinnati)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Brian Anunga for Kevin Denkey (FC Cincinnati)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Pavel Bucha (FC Cincinnati)
All-time head-to-head
22 league meetings since 2019: FC Cincinnati 5, draws 7, Columbus Crew 10.
Questions
Who won FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew?
FC Cincinnati won, 1-0 (MLS) on Mon, 27 Oct 2025.
When and where is FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew?
Mon, 27 Oct 2025, 22:45 UTC at TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio, MLS.
What is the head-to-head record between FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew?
In 22 league meetings since 2019: FC Cincinnati 5 wins, 7 draws, Columbus Crew 10 wins (goals 25-44).