Columbus Crew - FC Cincinnati in live - 20 August 2023

Goal! Jacen Russell-Rowe extends Columbus's lead to 3-0. Great play from Christian Ramirez to set up the goal.

Cincinnati have a goal kick.

Columbus's Diego Rossi misses with an attempt on goal.

Ted Unkel awards Cincinnati a goal kick.

Corner awarded to Columbus.

Throw-in for Columbus in their own half.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Yaw Yeboah (Columbus) does not seem to be able to continue. He is replaced by Yevhen Cheberko.

The home team have replaced Cucho Hernandez with Jacen Russell-Rowe. This is the third substitution made today by Wilfried Nancy.

Rudy Camacho (Columbus) has replaced the possibly injured Sean Zawadzki at Lower.com Field.

Play has been interrupted briefly in Columbus to check on Sean Zawadzki, who is grimacing with pain.

Cincinnati are too eager and fall into an offside trap.

Cincinnati have a dangerous throw-in.

Cincinnati have been awarded a corner by Ted Unkel.

Cincinnati have been awarded a corner by Ted Unkel.

Columbus’s Yaw Yeboah is on his feet again at Lower.com Field.

The match at Lower.com Field has been interrupted briefly for a check on Yaw Yeboah, who is down injured.

Cincinnati awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Free kick for Cincinnati in their own half.

Ted Unkel signals a Cincinnati throw-in in Columbus's half.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Columbus.

Ted Unkel signals a free kick to Cincinnati.

Cincinnati awarded a free kick in their own half.

Can Columbus get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Cincinnati's half?

Ted Unkel signals a free kick to Columbus in their own half.

Santiago Arias for Cincinnati has been booked by Ted Unkel and receives a first yellow card.

Free kick for Cincinnati in their own half.

Cincinnati awarded a free kick in their own half.

Bret Halsey is on a sub for Alvaro Barreal for Cincinnati.

The away team replace Obinna Nwobodo with Marco Angulo.

Sergio Santos is replacing Aaron Boupendza for the away team.

Free kick Cincinnati.

Ball goes out of play for a Cincinnati goal kick.

Columbus's Cucho Hernandez gets in a shot on goal at Lower.com Field. But the effort is unsuccessful.

Columbus have a goal kick.

Ball safe as Cincinnati is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Corner awarded to Columbus.

Throw-in for Columbus close to the penalty box.

Throw-in for Columbus in the half of Cincinnati.

Throw-in for Columbus in the half of Cincinnati.

Free kick for Columbus in their own half.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Corner awarded to Cincinnati.

Goal kick for Columbus at Lower.com Field.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Columbus.

Pat Noonan (Cincinnati) is making a second substitution, with Yuya Kubo replacing Junior Moreno.

Throw-in for Columbus at Lower.com Field.

Columbus have been awarded a corner by Ted Unkel.

Diego Rossi of Columbus smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

Ted Unkel signals a free kick to Cincinnati in their own half.

Wilfried Nancy is making the team's first substitution at Lower.com Field with Diego Rossi replacing Alexandru Matan.

Cincinnati are whistled for offside.

Columbus have been awarded a corner by Ted Unkel.

Can Cincinnati get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Columbus's half?

In Columbus a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Columbus have a goal kick.

Santiago Arias for Cincinnati gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Corner awarded to Cincinnati.

Cincinnati pushes forward through Aaron Boupendza, whose finish on goal is saved.

Throw-in Cincinnati.

Ted Unkel awards Cincinnati a goal kick.

Ted Unkel awards the away team a throw-in.

Throw-in for Columbus at Lower.com Field.

Free kick for Cincinnati in the half of Columbus.

Santiago Arias is replacing Nick Hagglund for Cincinnati at Lower.com Field.

The ref's whistle signals the end of the first-half.

Cincinnati drive forward at breakneck speed but are pulled up for offside.

Cincinnati awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Ted Unkel signals a free kick to Columbus in their own half.

At Lower.com Field, Obinna Nwobodo has been yellow-carded for the away team.

Free kick for Cincinnati in their own half.

Columbus awarded a free kick in their own half.

Free kick for Columbus in their own half.

Ball goes out of play for a Cincinnati goal kick.

Columbus are pushing forward but Christian Ramirez's finish is wide of the goal.

Columbus needs to be cautious. Cincinnati have an attacking throw-in.

Aaron Boupendza gets his shot on target but fails to score for Cincinnati.

Luciano Acosta has recovered and rejoins the match in Columbus.

Attention is being given to Cincinnati’s Luciano Acosta and play has been suspended briefly.

Ted Unkel signals a free kick to Cincinnati.

Goal kick for Columbus at Lower.com Field.

Ted Unkel signals a free kick to Cincinnati in their own half.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Columbus.

Columbus are coming forward and Cucho Hernandez gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Goal kick for Columbus at Lower.com Field.

Throw-in high up the field for Cincinnati in Columbus.

Cincinnati have a goal kick.

Cincinnati awarded a free kick in their own half.

Free kick Columbus.

Ball safe as Columbus is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Columbus are going well in Columbus. They now lead 2-0 thanks to a Cucho Hernandez penalty.

Cincinnati are caught offside.

Ted Unkel awards Cincinnati a goal kick.

Corner awarded to Columbus.

Aidan Morris puts the ball in the net and the home team now lead 1-0. Yaw Yeboah with an assist there.

Aidan Morris gets his shot on target but fails to score for Columbus.

Ted Unkel signals a Columbus throw-in in Cincinnati's half.

Ball goes out of play for a Columbus goal kick.

Throw-in Cincinnati.

Columbus have been awarded a corner by Ted Unkel.

Columbus drives forward and Aidan Morris gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

Roman Celentano returns to the field for Cincinnati after picking up a slight injury.

Ted Unkel waits before resuming play because Roman Celentano for Cincinnati is still down.

Cucho Hernandez for Columbus drives towards goal at Lower.com Field. But the finish is unsuccessful.

In Columbus Cincinnati drive forward through Brandon Vazquez. His shot is on target but it's saved.

Ted Unkel awards the away team a throw-in.

Throw-in for Columbus in their own half.

Columbus to take a throw-in in Cincinnati territory.

Columbus Crew scores 2.19 goals when playing at home and FC Cincinnati scores 1.63 goals when playing away (on average).

Both teams lost their last match.

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati is 2.

Average number of goals in meetings between Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati is 4.

Columbus Crew scores 2.2 goals in a match against FC Cincinnati and FC Cincinnati scores 1.8 goals against Columbus Crew (on average).

FC Cincinnati have won just 1 of their last 5 Major League Soccer games against Columbus Crew.

Columbus Crew have lost just 1 of their last 5 Major League Soccer games against FC Cincinnati.

In the last 5 meetings Columbus Crew won 2, FC Cincinnati won 1, 2 draws.

Columbus Crew have lost just 1 of their last 5 games against FC Cincinnati (in all competitions).

FC Cincinnati's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Columbus Crew's.

When FC Cincinnati is down 1-0 away, they win 42% of their matches.

When Columbus Crew is down 0-1 home, they win 37% of their matches.

When FC Cincinnati leads 0-1 away, they win in 50% of their matches.

When Columbus Crew leads 1-0 at home, they win in 83% of their matches.

On their last meeting FC Cincinnati won by 1 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was FC Cincinnati.

Columbus Crew wins 39% of halftimes, FC Cincinnati wins 31%.

Columbus Crew wins 1st half in 39% of their matches, FC Cincinnati in 31% of their matches.

FC Cincinnati have scored at least one goal for 7 consecutive matches.

FC Cincinnati have conceded a goal in each of their last 8 matches.

Columbus Crew have scored at least one goal for 13 consecutive matches.

Columbus Crew have conceded a goal in each of their last 7 matches.

Cucho Hernandez has assisted the most goals for Columbus Crew with 7. Luciano Acosta is FC Cincinnati's biggest assister (8).

Christian Ramirez is Columbus Crew's top scorer with 8 goals. Luciano Acosta has scored 12 times for FC Cincinnati.

FC Cincinnati's away record this season: 4-5-2.

Columbus Crew's home record this season: 8-3-1.

FC Cincinnati haven't scored in 2 of their 11 away matches in Major League Soccer this season.

Columbus Crew haven't scored in 0 of their 12 home matches in Major League Soccer this season.

When playing at home, Columbus Crew have not lost to FC Cincinnati in their last 4 encounters.

Did you know that FC Cincinnati scores 26% of their goals between the minutes 61-75?

Did you know that Columbus Crew scores 24% of their goals between the minutes 31-45?

Last season's matches: 2-0 (Columbus Crew at home) and 2-2 (FC Cincinnati at home).

During the last 13 meetings, Columbus Crew have won 6 times, there have been 4 draws while FC Cincinnati have won 3 times. The goal difference is 27-15 in favour of Columbus Crew.

The most common result of matches between Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati is 2-2. 3 matches have ended with this result.