Match Analysis: FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew
FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew ended 2-1. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
How the match unfolded
FC Cincinnati beat Columbus Crew 2-1.
Goals: J. Russell-Rowe (Columbus Crew, 63'), Brenner (FC Cincinnati, 67'), Brenner (FC Cincinnati, 86').
FC Cincinnati had 37% possession to Columbus Crew's 63%, with 16.00 shots to 14.00.
Brenner (FC Cincinnati) was the standout performer, rated 8.3.
Match events timeline
Match statistics
FC Cincinnati
Starting lineups and substitutes

FC Cincinnati
Formation 3-4-2-1 · Coach: Patrick John Noonan
Starting XI
- 4N. HagglundD
- 8BrennerF
- 9K. DenkeyF
- 10EvanderF
- 11S. GidiM
- 12M. RobinsonD
- 16T. HadebeD
- 18R. CelentanoG
- 20P. BuchaM
- 29L. EngelM
- 66E. EcheniqueM
Substitutes (9)
- 2A. PowellD
- 3G. FloresD
- 5O. NwobodoM
- 13E. LouroG
- 22G. ValenzuelaM
- 23L. OrellanoF
- 26A. JabbariF
- 27T. AnungaM
- 85K. KamaraF

Columbus Crew
Formation 3-4-2-1 · Coach: Wilfried Nancy
Starting XI
- 2A. HerreraM
- 6D. NagbeM
- 7D. ChambostM
- 10D. RossiF
- 16T. HabrouneF
- 18M. AmundsenD
- 25S. ZawadzkiD
- 27M. ArfstenM
- 28P. SchulteG
- 30H. PicardF
- 31S. MoreiraD
Substitutes (9)
- 4R. CamachoD
- 8D. GazdagM
- 11I. AliyuF
- 14A. SejdicM
- 19J. Russell-RoweF
- 21Y. CheberkoD
- 24E. BushG
- 26L. LappalainenF
- 48C. RuvalcabaD
Data-based man of the match and player highlights

Brenner
Rating 8.3 · 2 goals · 0 assists · 2 shots on target

J. Russell-Rowe
Rating 7.7 · 1 G · 0 A · 2 SOT

T. Hadebe
Rating 7.7 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT

R. Celentano
Rating 7.0 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

M. Herrera
Rating 7.5 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT

Evander
Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
Prediction vs actual result
FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew match analysis
Review FC Cincinnati 2-1 Columbus Crew with the match story, goals, events, lineups, player highlights and detailed team statistics from Major League Soccer.