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Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati Draw 1-1 in 'Hell is Real' Rivalry

Diego Rossi’s penalty equalizer keeps Columbus Crew in second place as FC Cincinnati holds onto the top spot in the Eastern Conference standings.

Overview

  • The 16th edition of the 'Hell is Real' derby ended in a 1-1 draw at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio.
  • FC Cincinnati’s Kévin Denkey opened the scoring in the 6th minute, netting his eighth goal of the season.
  • Diego Rossi leveled the match for Columbus in the 54th minute with a penalty kick, marking his team-leading seventh goal of the season.
  • FC Cincinnati remains atop the Eastern Conference with 29 points (9-3-2), while Columbus Crew sits in second place with 27 points (7-1-6).
  • The fiercely contested rivalry, named after a religious sign on Interstate 71, continues to be a highlight of the MLS season, drawing passionate fan engagement and impacting playoff positioning.