Dániel Gazdag's first-half PK the difference as Columbus holds off Cincinnati 2-1
Gazdag scored in stoppage time and Patrick Schulte made four saves as Columbus ended Cincinnati’s five-match road unbeaten run.
- On Saturday, Dániel Gazdag scored a first-half penalty kick to secure a 2-1 victory for the Columbus Crew over FC Cincinnati in the 22nd Hell is Real derby.
- Kévin Denkey gave Cincinnati an early lead in the 9th minute, marking his 11th goal this season with assists from Evander Da Silva Ferreira and Pavel Bucha.
- Jamal Thiaré pulled Columbus even in the 42nd minute, heading in a corner kick from Dylan Chambost. The decisive penalty came after Cincinnati defender Matt Miazga fouled Max Arfsten.
- Patrick Schulte recorded four saves to anchor the Crew's defense, while Cincinnati goalkeeper Roman Celentano also made four stops as the loss ended a five-match unbeaten road run.
- Columbus travels to visit Inter Miami on Saturday next week, while Cincinnati hosts the San Jose Earthquakes as both teams return to regular season play.
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Dániel Gazdag’s first-half PK makes the difference as Columbus Crew holds off FC Cincinnati 2-1
Dániel Gazdag scored the go-ahead goal on a first-half penalty kick and Patrick Schulte made it stand up as the Columbus Crew edged FC Cincinnati 2-1 on Saturday night.
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Dániel Gazdag's first-half PK the difference as Columbus holds off Cincinnati 2-1
Dániel Gazdag scored the go-ahead goal on a first-half penalty kick and Patrick Schulte made it stand up as the Columbus Crew edged FC Cincinnati 2-1.
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