Diego Rossi's Penalty Kick Gives Columbus Crew a 1-1 Tie Against in-State Rival FC Cincinnati
- In the second half, Diego Rossi converted a penalty to help the Columbus Crew come from behind and secure a 1-1 draw against FC Cincinnati in Columbus, Ohio.
- The match was the 16th edition of the Hell is Real rivalry between Ohio teams, with the penalty awarded after Nick Hagglund's handball in Cincinnati's box.
- Kévin Denkey opened scoring for FC Cincinnati, marking his second consecutive game with a goal and reaching 10 goals in all competitions this season.
- FC Cincinnati leads the Eastern Conference tied with Philadelphia with 29 points and a 9-3-2 record, while the Crew hold second place with 27 points and a 7-1-6 record.
- The tie extended the Crew's streak to three consecutive draws, while Cincinnati's goalkeeper Roman Celentano made five saves, including a notable diving stop in the 73rd minute.
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Diego Rossi’s penalty kick gives Columbus Crew a 1-1 tie against in-state rival FC Cincinnati
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Diego Rossi scored on a penalty kick in the second half as the Columbus Crew rallied for a 1-1 tie against FC Cincinnati in the 16th edition of the “Hell is Real” matchup between the Ohio…

Diego Rossi's penalty kick gives Columbus Crew a 1-1 tie against in-state rival FC Cincinnati
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Diego Rossi scored on a penalty kick in the second half as the Columbus Crew rallied for a 1-1 tie against FC Cincinnati in the 16th edition of the “Hell is Real” matchup between the Ohio…
Columbus Crew 1–1 FC Cincinnati
By Eduardo AcordaIn a tense and fiercely contested Ohio Derby, Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati shared the spoils in a 1–1 draw that had moments of individual brilliance, tireless defending, and high-stakes drama. An early goal from Kévin Denkey was canceled out by a second-half penalty from Diego Rossi, as both sides ultimately failed to capitalize on a flurry of second-half chances in front of a roaring crowd at Lower.com Field.First Half:Early…
Hell Is Real: Why FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew Is MLS’s Top Rivalry
This weekend marks the MLS’s celebration of its rivalries, with a majority of the league’s rivals facing off for the first time this season. A lot of these rivalries are pretty new to the league: NYFC vs. NY Red Bulls, LAFC vs. LA Galaxy, and more have teams that are young in their existence. One of these derbies that is newer compared to some of the classic clashes is FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew, also known as “Hell is Real.” Hell is Real h…
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