US Edition'Championship or Bust' | FC Cincinnati Fans React After Team Heads to Semifinals for First Time Since 2023
Brenner scored two late goals, including the 86th-minute winner, to overcome Columbus Crew's early lead and secure FC Cincinnati's advancement in the MLS Cup playoffs.
- On Nov. 8, FC Cincinnati defeated the Columbus Crew 2-1 at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati to win the best-of-three first-round series 2-1 and advance to face Inter Miami and Lionel Messi.
- Amid fierce rivalry pageantry, the best-of-three series entered Game 3 tied after each team won at home, with fans marching from Washington Park to TQL Stadium in the 'Hell is Real' rivalry.
- Columbus opened the scoring when Andrés Herrera connected into the box and Jacen Russell-Rowe finished with a one-touch goal in the 63rd minute, then Cincinnati equalized from a corner led by Evander da Silva Ferreira and Teenage Hadebe to Brenner Souza.
- With elimination confirmed, Columbus was eliminated from the MLS Cup playoffs after falling 2 to 1 to FC Cincinnati, marking a second straight first-round exit and the end of Darlington Nagbe's MLS career.
- After a rough week, FC Cincinnati staged a comeback following their last week 4-0 loss when they recorded only one shot, while Brenner Souza is on loan from Udinese Calcio with an option to buy.
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Brenner scores 2 goals, Cincinnati beats Crew 2-1 to advance to East semifinals
Brenner Souza — known simply as “Brenner” — scored goals in the 67th and 86th minutes to help FC Cincinnati beat the Columbus Crew 2-1 and win the best-of-three series 2-1 in the first round of the MLS Cup playoffs.
'Championship or bust' | FC Cincinnati fans react after team heads to semifinals for first time since 2023
As fans packed Washington Park before Saturday night's game against the Columbus Crew, the anticipation was palpable."The energy we have here, it's awesome," FC Cincinnati fan Leila Firdaus said.Not only was it win-or-go-home time, but it was also a matchup against bitter rivals.Fans like Dylan Morton said a matchup against Columbus just means a little more."We saw the Columbus Crew coming through the street, chanting and parading, we're like 'w…
The Columbus Dispatch
USA TodayColumbus Crew eliminated from MLS Cup playoffs by Hell is Real rival FC Cincinnati: Replay
The Crew fell 2-1 to Hell is Real rival FC Cincinnati in Game 3 of their MLS Cup playoff series, leading to their second consecutive first-round exit.
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Marietta Daily JournalGame 3 to decide 'Hell Is Real' playoff series between Crew, Cincy
A playoff series requires a short memory, leaving no time to dwell on a defeat or revel in a victory.
From Wantaway to Playoff Icon: Brenner Lifts FC Cincinnati Past Columbus
Embed from Getty Images Two and a half years ago, Brenner Souza da Silva and FC Cincinnati brokered a tense, drawn-out breakup. Four days ago, he talked his way out of being substituted, assuring FCC Head Coach Pat Noonan he had the game-winning goal in him. He did—and by completing his arc from prodigy to wantaway to playoff icon, Brenner and FC Cincinnati slayed the Columbus Crew, adding another delightful chapter to the storied Hell Is Real r…
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